Category: News
Sacred Heart lacrosse team wins back-to-back National Capital titles and is headed to OFSAA!
Despite the obvious excitement of the Huskies going into OFSAA, they never expected anything less of their team. They are ready to compete on a bigger stage and we wish them the best of luck on June 5th and 6th as they play against the best in the province!
Ontario lowering minimum age requirement to be a lifeguard
Creating more lifeguard opportunities, allowing businesses and municipalities to hire additional staff ahead of the upcoming summer, will help keep pools and recreational camp waterfronts safe.
Lucy Hambly breaks into the world of STEM
Lucy Hambly claimed her first STEM win recently, being awarded School Champion for the University of Waterloo’s Fryer math contest with other Grade 9 students worldwide.
When you hear the knock – open your door to an Ottawa firefighter for the biannual Wake Up! program
From Monday, June 5 to Monday, June 12, Ottawa Fire Services will be visiting homes during the spring Wake Up! program to ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
Ottawa Humane Society warns pet owners of increased danger to pets left in cars as temperatures rise
Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with the windows left open. Pets can quickly overheat, leading to brain damage and even death…
Share the joy of outer space in June with Lucy Hambly
The month begins with the rising of the full moon of June, also known as the Strawberry Moon, rising at 11:41 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on June 3. This moon is typically the final full moon of the spring season or the first of summer…
‘Ride for Dad’ revs their engines in support of prostate cancer June 3rd
Riders and supporters from the Ottawa/Gatineau region will come together to take part in a live entertainment and celebration departing from Canada Post…
Betty Hill Walkway proposed to rename Poole Creek pathway
It has been proposed that the walkway be renamed to Betty Hill Walkway. In recognition of Betty HIll’s demonstrated excellence, the City has been asked to name a section of the Poole Creek Walkway…
Douglas Sutherland ‘Art in Park’ features artists, authors and entertainment on June 4
The event, organized by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) along with its volunteers, promises to be a fun, exciting day at the Stittsville’s Village Square Park (corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main) to carry on Doug’s legacy event.
Greg and Aaron McPherson walking again to support youth and fight the stigma of addictions and mental health
This year’s walk, taking place on June 2 and June 3, will see the father and son team walk all 24 Ottawa wards in 24 hours including a walk through the Byward Market to Alexandra Bridge to honour Aric.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, the Councillor invites all residents to his upcoming Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival at Village Square Park on June 17 with entertainment and exhibits for all to enjoy.
Stittsville resident Jesse Card, Director of Youth Ottawa, wins Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award
When Stittsville Central last caught up with Jesse Card in April of 2021, he had just taken over as Director of Youth Ottawa. A couple of years later, he has won Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award for his work in that position.
Lifejackets save lives – MPP Goldie Ghamari honours family with introduction of Bill 93-Joshua’s Law
MPP Ghamari’s other impetus was learning that a resident of her riding, Cara McNulty, had lost her 11-year old son, Joshua Steinburg, in a 2018 boating accident.
Rotary Club presenting last film of the season on May 29 – special viewing of Bones of Crows coming in June
In collaboration with the Film Circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will show its last film of the season on May 29. The Territory will be screened…
Shingwàkons Public School officially opens its doors to Stittsville students
Principal Todd Thompson said, “our school will have a strong focus on social emotional learning and student well-being combined with innovative instruction around literacy and numeracy.