Category: Education
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Canada Summer Jobs to bring in 100,000 work opportunities for Canadian youth
Canada Summer Jobs gives businesses the support they need to thrive while increasing the job market. On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Canada Summer Jobs program will be posting…
Building for the future: new Catholic Schools coming to Stittsville
Scott Phelan is the Catholic School Board Trustee for Zone 1. The zone covers: Ward 6 Stittsville, Ward 20 Osgoode, Ward 21 Rideau-Jock.
Discover your potential with the Ottawa Youth Week 2026 Leadership Competitions
Get first hand insight into decision-making, leadership strategy, and the real-world challenges facing multiple sectors in Ottawa.
Government of Canada extending financial supports for post-secondary students
The federal government will continue to help make post-secondary education affordable for students by maintaining the 40% increase to grants for…
Ontario welcomes Classroom Supplies Fund
Rather than having to worry about spending during the school year, teachers should just need to focus on lessons for their students.
Stittsville Central welcomes Algonquin College co-op student Olivia Senecal
Stittsville Central looks forward to sharing Olivia Senecal’s writing talent with the residents of Stittsville. Olivia will be working with us from March 16 until April 24, 2026.
South Carleton students walk-out to protest the OSAP changes
(Students of South Carleton High School in Richmond gathered together on February 12, 2026 for a walk-out to protest the recent Ontario Student Assistance Program announcement. They want their voices…
Education shouldn’t be a debt sentence: South Carleton students walking out against OSAP changes
This protest on March 11th is a way for us to collectively call this out for what it is: our government treating education like a business when it should be about our futures.
Adaptable neighbour – the rise of the urban coyote
With the increase of Coyote sightings in Stittsville, along with hearing their frightening howls, we thought it important to remind residents that while they are a “man-made problem”…
Lucy Hambly makes a return to CBC Radio for her knowledgeable year-end Astronomy interview
Lucy Hambly likes nothing better than talking, writing and sharing her passionate enthusiasm for Astronomy, especially when being interviewed. On December 31, 2025 Lucy appeared…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy New Year from Councillor Gower! As we start the new year, the Councillor is sharing some information to keep everyone updated.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority offer 2026 Watershed Education Programs for youth
School group programs are also be available, welcoming teachers and educators to bring their class to our gorgeous Conservation Area for a day of fun-filled adventure and learning.
A look inside South Carleton High School’s Autism Spectrum Disorder class
South Carleton High School offers a specialized classroom for students who are high on the autism spectrum. Read on to see how these classes function and are taught.
Winter tires – why do we need them?
‘Tis the season of tire changes and cold temperatures. Winter tires need to be installed on your car at this time of year for several different important reasons.