Category: Schools
The 2022 Blossom Fest continued its ‘festive’ fun thanks to perseverance, volunteers and performers
Mandy’s perseverance, the fantastic volunteers and entertainers coming together on May 22nd made the day the success that it was. It was a perfect outlet for the kids and families to take their minds off of a stressful situation…
New French elementary school proposed for 755 Cope Road
A Site Plan Control application for 755 Cope Road to construct a new two-storey elementary school has been received by the City from the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario.
Perfect program for aspiring writers at Algonquin College
Algonquin College is accepting applications for the Professional Writing program beginning this September.
Should post-secondary students be compensated for online schooling?
Since colleges and universities closed their campuses, students have been expected to pay full tuition fees for half of the experience.
Ottawa Catholic School Board fills trustee position following John Curry’s death
A long-time member of St Patrick Parish in Fallowfield, de Kemp has had a 30-year affiliation with the OCSB.
Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest
The Ottawa Safety Council is encouraging community members to show their appreciation by nominating their favourite Crossing Guard by April 29th.
Crossing Guards needed for three Stittsville schools
The Ottawa Crossing Guard program is a partnership between the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC).
New Fernbank Elementary School attendance boundary decided
The attendance boundary has been decided for the new Fernbank Elementary School at the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) Board meeting held on February 8, 2022.
Open Letter: In Memory of John Curry
I am writing this letter today on behalf of myself and my colleagues at the Stittsville Business Association. I also think that much of what is shared in this letter will resonate with many others in our community as well.
What to expect January 31 – Ottawa Police update
If you work in the downtown core, please plan to work from home if possible. Please adjust your plans in the downtown core.
Lynn Scott, OCDSB Chair addresses prevailing concerns for back-to-school in letter to Minister Lecce
On January 14, the Chair of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) sent a letter to the Ontario Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, in which she outlined the prevalent concerns for the January 17 return to school…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holidays are over and this week Councillor Gower is back at work. He provides an update to the community on the pandemic, in particular, the Omicron variant.
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais receives $12M in funding to expand
“This announcement is excellent news for the francophone community of Stittsville,” said Marc
Bertrand, Director of Education for the CECCE.
After-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics schedule now available
From Thursday, December 2 to Thursday, December 23, 73 schools across the city will host vaccination clinics on a rotating schedule with one in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares some exciting news for Stittsville. The new Stittsville High School is under construction and the official sod-turning took place on November 18, 2021.