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Funding announced for Catholic elementary school in Stittsville
La version française suit This week, MPP Goldie Ghamari and the Ontario Government announced over half a billion dollars for construction of new schools, including a Catholic elementary school in the Fernbank area of Stittsville. The $12.4-million project will include...
Ottawa Public Health guidance on COVID-19 transmission in organized sports
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is actively investigating several situations where transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in relation to indoor organized sports. In these situations, OPH is following up with all individuals who test positive, as...
Revised site plan for Extendicare LTC at 2510 Wellings Private
UPDATE: We’re hosting an information meeting about this proposal on Monday, November 23 from 4:00pm-5:00pm on Zoom. All residents are welcome to attend and ask questions, or you can send questions in advance to glen.gower@ottawa.ca. The meeting will be recorded and...
Ottawa Public Health Halloween guidance
La version française suit Earlier this morning, the Province of Ontario announced its recommendations and public health advice on how to stay safer this Halloween. The Province advised that: “Given the high transmission of COVID-19 in the modified Stage 2 public...
Celebrating small business week in Ottawa
New signs are now up on Hazeldean Road, Carp Road, and Stittsville Main Street to promote the Stittsville Business Association! Thanks to Wesley Smith and Andrea Greenhous for joining me last week for a photo. The SBA is doing so much in our community to help support...
City further clarifies provincial restrictions impact on recreation activities and rentals
La version française suit The City has received additional details on the Provincial modified stage-two restrictions and is providing a further update on impacts to its recreation activities and rentals – especially around the gathering limitations of 10 people...
2020/2021 Flu Season Update – Fixed clinic locations
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will be holding clinics at several fixed locations across the city, which are expected to open on October 29th, 2020. To avoid crowding, clinics will be by appointment only. Appointment booking will be available by...
NOTEBOOK: We want your input on the 2021 City budget
La version française suit What service and infrastructure improvements do you want to see in Stittsville and the west end? Now is your opportunity to have your say as the city develops its budget for 2021. The impact of COVID-19 is making balancing next year's budget...
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Councillor Assistant
La version française suit Make a difference in your community! We’re looking for an individual to join #TeamStittsville as a Councillor Assistant in our Stittsville office starting this fall. This is a part-time position (25 hours per week) focused on constituency...
What should a fair and equitable transportation system look like in Ottawa?
La version française suit Until October 23, you can fill out an online questionnaire on what a fair and equitable transportation system looks like, and on the new technologies that are changing the way we move around the city. The questionnaire also includes questions...
Committee of Adjustment will consider zoning variance for 21 Huntmar (Oct 7)
La version française suit The Committee of Adjustment (CoA) will consider an Application for a Minor Variance to permit an increased building height for land at 21 Huntmar Drive, just north of Hazeldean. The applicant wants to construct two six-storey, 332-unit rental...
Stormwater pond maintenance in Echowoods and Timbermere
La version française suit The City's Stormwater Management Branch will be undertaking rehabilitation work at two Stormwater Management Facilities located in Stittsville: the Echowoods Stormwater Management Facility (123 Echowoods Ave./66 Lloydalex Cres.) and the...
NOTEBOOK: The unfinished pathway between Potter’s Key and Echowoods
La version française suit We've received a number of emails from residents about the pathway connection between the Echowoods storm pond and Samantha Eastop Avenue in Potter's Key. This missing connection is the result of two subdivisions that were built at very...
SEPTEMBER 22: Dr. Etches update to City Council
La version française suit Here's an update from Dr. Vera Etches that was shared with City Council on Tuesday. Dear Mayor and Members of Council, In the absence of a formal Ottawa Public Health (OPH) COVID-19 verbal briefing to Council this week, I am pleased to...
