Category: Fitness
Stittsville Special Olympians return to the ice for training camp
(On June 4, 2022, the Special Olympics World Winter Games figure skating team participated in fitness testing at the PanAm Centre in Markham, Ontario for their first team training camp…
What’s next for Paralympian Tyrone Henry – a 2026 gold medal
Tyrone Henry never thought he would one day be playing on Canada’s Para Ice Hockey team.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility – Jeff Tindall of Let’s Bike Stittsville promotes safe cycling
The City of Ottawa is working to make the roads safer for motorists and cyclists, but it’s important to remember to share the road and follow traffic rules to keep everyone safe.
Ontario is re-opening gradually starting January 31, 2022
As the health care indictors are beginning to show some signs of improvement, the first date for the gradual re-opening plan is January 31, 2022 with restaurants, gyms and sporting events.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is home to the Stittsville Tae Kwon Do School
At this time of year before COVID, the Stittsville Tae Kwon Do School hosted incredible holiday pot luck buffets for its members.
2022 Winter Recreation & Arts eGuides now online for next week’s registration
The 2022 Winter eGuides provide many choices of activities, offered in English and French, for you and your family to stay active this winter.
Stittsville athlete Collinda Joseph competes on the world stage
Collinda Joseph says it’s an honour to represent Canada on the international stage. “It’s a mind-blowing opportunity to be part of the team.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
There are a number of outdoor and virtual events taking place in the coming weeks that the Councillor is bringing to your attention.
Runners return for 2021 9runrun in Stittsville
The 12th year of the 9runrun race day is less than two weeks away taking place on October 16. The annual race has raised over $200,000 for mental health to support the Ottawa First Responders’ Foundation.
Ontario capacity limits easing for selected indoor and outdoor settings
Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously easing capacity limits for select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required.
Indoor City recreation centres and cultural facilities will require proof of vaccination
Starting on Wednesday, September 22, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access indoor recreational or cultural activities – no access without proof of vaccination.
42 marathons in 42 days fundraiser supports childhood brain tumours
Diego Alcubierre is dedicated to his 42 Marathons in 42 Days Fundraiser for the CHEO Neurosurgery Department and families with a child going through treatment for a brain tumour.
Labour Day city schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 6.
Murph4MS inaugural year finishes strong
Liam Moore has completed Murph4MS, a campaign he spearheaded as a physical challenge to raise funds for the MS Society of Canada. Liam completed a Murph each day for the month of July.
Update on City outdoor rentals for events, meetings and organized sports
The City is providing an update on rentals for events, meetings and organized sports – with the requirement for participants to follow all public health measures and protocols.