Category: Education
Dairy Farmers of Ontario partner with local hockey leagues to grant 8 bursaries
Dairy Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) are partnering up to give 8 players/coaches/referees bursaries to go towards post-secondary schooling…
Algonquin co-op student Eirini Katsika is welcomed to Stittsville Central
For five years, Stittsville Central has been proud to support the many young writers in the Algonquin College Media and Communications program. Through our collaboration with Algonquin College…
Klondike Derby: A day of outdoor challenges an invigorating event for Carleton Area Scouting
In Carleton Scouting, the Klondike Derby is a day long event held every February. The first Derby was held in 2005. The event is named after the Klondike Goldrush.
Stittsville Central welcomes Sacred Heart High School co-op student
We are pleased to welcome to our team, Jack Bayley. Jack is in Grade 11 and enrolled in the French Immersion Program and the Co-Op Program at Sacred Heart High School (SHHS).
Boundary changes coming into effect in 2024-25 for new Fernbank and Sacred Heart High Schools
The Ottawa Catholic School Board approved revised plans for a Temporary Attendance Boundary change that will affect Kanata West, the Village of Stittsville, and the Fernbank Community…
OSA Private School is completed inside Kanata Bell Sensplex
OSA Private School is now accepting Admission for 2024/2025 Domestic and
International students – come experience Academic and Athletic Excellence in Ottawa at
Bell Sensplex powered by their elite Sports Partners, including Ottawa Senators Hockey
Programs.
A year-end catch up with U-Rock Music School
We are proud that as business owners, we are able to stay in the classroom and continue to teach and inspire our students. We believe that this helps make the U-Rock experience special.
Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville installs another little lending library
This little library installation is on Bradley-Green Court, in the Fringewood North neighbourhood, and a Kiwanis Club’s initiative that provides accessibility to reading materials to young people.
Ottawa Fire share their 12 days of holiday fire safety
The holiday season is a time full of joy and celebration, but it’s important to keep safety in mind to protect your loved ones and your home…
History: Stittsville Public School celebrating 75 years, but its roots began in 1875 on Carp Road
The Stittsville Public School is celebrating 75 years in the community with a Memory Mingle on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. It will be an open house with past and current students and teachers…
History Centre at Goulbourn Museum named in honour of John Curry
Long-time Stittsville resident, historian and journalist John Curry was recognized with an honour for which he would be proud, yet humbled. The newly created History Centre at the Goulbourn Museum was dedicated in John’s name.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing significant information on the Lansdowne Park redevelopment proposal from the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) and he would like to hear from you…
South Carleton High girl’s basketball teams take Peterborough by storm
The weekend of October 13-15 saw the South Carleton High School’s senior and junior girls basketball teams headed to Peterborough to take part in the Green and White tournament hosted by Adam Scott Collegiate.
Railway history of Stittsville unveiled along Trans Canada Trail
For those in attendance, it was a day of celebration that brought our former history to life again with many fond memories shared of growing up in a railway town.
Fall colours walk at Blueberry Mountain
Directors and volunteers from MMLT will be onsite throughout the day to answer any and all questions – whether you’re curious about the land trust’s current projects, migratory birds, or rock exposures, we’ll have experts on hand…