Category: Fitness
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.
Need a staycation? The Stittsville Rotary Ride is just the answer!
Ready for a break, but not ready to travel far yet? How about a cycling staycation in Stittsville? The Rotary Club of Ottawa Stittsville are hosting a family cycling event…
Jeff Tindall receives prestigious Bruce Timmermans award for cycling
Stittsville’s Jeff Tindall, founder of Let’s Bike Stittsville was honoured at a virtual ceremony on June 2 when he was named as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Bruce Timmermans Individual Award.
A dedicated dog park and adult outdoor park equipment would be great additions to Stittsville
The City wants to hear your feedback on their draft report document for the first-ever combined Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (PRFMP)…
Personal connection prompts Stittsville teen to create Murph4MS
Liam says he is “a fitness enthusiast spearheading an ambitious challenge that hopes could change a lot of peoples’ lives.”
Golf is open at Amberwood Golf & Country Club
This community owned club is undergoing a major facelift – just in time to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2021!
Summer is on the way – City’s summer aquatic e-guides now online
With hopes to dive back into better days this summer, you can find the city’s 2021 Summer Aquatic eGuides online at ottawa.ca/recreation. Registration opens on Wednesday, June 2nd at 9:00 pm.
John Laroda, Stittsville’s own Karate Master, offers training at Pro-Style Martial Arts
Pro-Style Martial Arts offers training with Karate Master John Laroda. Online classes are available, but John is eager to reopen the club for in-person lessons.