Category: Entertainment & Events
Forecast for snow, cold, a job fair and events for the weekend and next week
(Snowy splendour along the Trans-Canada Trail) Brace yourself for a snowy weekend, but don’t stay inside. Get out and enjoy some of the events and activities taking place over the…
Stittsville kids had a blast at ‘come try ringette’
The annual ‘Come Try Ringette’, hosted by the West Ottawa Ringette Association (WORA) took place this weekend with an incredible 47 kids participating. The afternoon gave the chance for kids…
Jessica and Omar Sultan – bring an old farm to life and how they did it
(Jessica and Omar Sultan presenting their sanctuary farm life at the Stittsville Library on January 8, 2020. Photo: Stittsville Central) The Grace Thompson meeting room of the Stittsville Library was…
Stittsville happenings to take in this weekend
(Early morning trail in Stittsville. Photo: Barry Gray) Saturday, January 11, 2020 From 11:30 am – 1:30 pm the West Ottawa Ringette Association is holding their annual ‘Come Try Ringette’…
West Ottawa Ringette teams bring home the medals to Stittsville
Congratulations to the U12P-Nunnikhoven GALAXY team for going undefeated in the Whitby tournament and earning GOLD! Following a round robin draw against a tough Forest team, the U12P GALAXY were…
Stittsville Library and Awesome Authors to hold workshop with local author
Have you registered for the Awesome Authors youth writing contest? It is one of the Ottawa Public Library’s longest-running and popular programs and you have until February 28, 2020 to register. This…
Bring your kids to the free ‘come try ringette’ open house and watch a game
(Learning the game. Photo: West Ottawa Ringette Association) The West Ottawa Ringette Association is excited to host a FREE ‘Come Try Ringette’ session on January 11, 2020. Not sure what…
Napoli’s continued legacy raises $20,000 for community
(Attending Napoli’s annual customer appreciation and charity dinner in December 2019 are Ottawa Senators players with Milad and Bassel Khalil. L to r: Dylan DeMelo, Milad, Craig Anderson, Nick Paul,…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo contest opens
If you are devoted to photography then this should interest you. The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society has opened its annual photo competition. The classes, judging criteria and rules for the 2020 photo…
Monsters coming to the National Art Gallery
(The Ottawa Baroque Consort on stage. Photos: Ottawa Baroque Consort) “You better watch out” says Lisa Wall, Executive Director of the Ottawa Baroque Consort, when you visit the National Gallery of…
Bell Warriors celebrating 65 years of community football in 2020 with banquets and silent auction
(The 2018 Mosquito Warriors team at their Awards Banquet. Photo: Bell Warriors) 2020 will be an exciting year for the Bell Warriors Football Club (BWFC). The Club is celebrating 65…
Get in some last minute shopping and local happenings
(Photo: Barry Gray) Christmas is around the corner and Santa will soon be visiting all the kids and filling their wish lists so why not check out Stittsville’s local businesses…
All That Glam raises thousands for DueNORTH breakfast programs
(Just a sample of the hundreds of donated necklaces for the All That Glam fundraiser held on November 30, 2019. Photos: Stittsville Central) The annual All That Glam (ATG) fundraising event…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus celebrate the true spirit of Christmas
(Vivian McLean playing the hand drum and Peter Brown on piano accompany the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus at Wintertime Cheer. All photos – Thomas Chmara) Known for their impromptu performances,…
Stittsville’s Covered Bridge Brewing Company celebrating six years
(The Covered Bridge Brewing team – holding their 6th Anniversary brew ‘6’ and re-released brews from year 5 and 4 – at their 6th Anniversary Holiday Market held on December…