Category: Schools
Getting immune ready for back to school
Our immune system is in constant communication with our internal environment all the while receiving and deciphering messages from our external environment.
Ottawa Catholic School Board elementary school proposed for 60 Defence Street
A Site Plan Control application was submitted to the City on August 9, 2021 to permit the construction of a one-storey elementary school for the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
Prestigious Ted Rogers Scholarship awarded to Stittsville’s Kate Parks
Kate Parks, of Stittsville, was selected as one of more than 375 Canadian students to receive a Ted Rogers Scholarship.
Approval given to tender construction for new Fernbank Elementary School
The Ontario government has provided $17.5 million to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to proceed with the tender for the new Fernbank Elementary School in Stittsville.
U-Rock Music School wraps up another successful year – virtually!
Through the years, Cathy and Brian have always found a way to give back to the community and provide musical leadership to our Stittsville youth.
Lucy Hambly, Stittsville’s Awesome Author
Lucy Hambly, of Stittsville, was among the winners of the 2021 Awesome Authors contest in the Short Story age 9-12 category.
Tasneem Alnahhas of Stittsville receives prestigious undergrad merit scholarship
Stittsville’s Tasneem Alnahhas, a student at Earl of March Secondary School, is one of only thirty students across Canada to be selected as a 2021 Loran Scholar.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A number of items of interest for Stittsville residents are in this week’s update from Councillor Gower. This past week Councillor Gower had a call with Dr. Vera Etches in which she shared some advice for the community…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower fills us in on news of the week and what to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. From news on the tender process and opening in 2023 of…
Paint It Up! looking to engage youth through art
The Stittsville community has an incredible number of youth who are talented artists – now is your time to shine. Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) are again providing funding for outdoor mural projects…
Province gives approval for OCDSB to proceed with tender for new Stittsville high school
As part of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to build and improve local schools, the province has given the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board approval to proceed to award the tender…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Participate in the zoom presentation on March 1 at 7:00 pm with Nick Stowe who will share his knowledge and tips for living with coyotes. Join the Zoom presentation followed by a Q&A session for residents…
Heather Desjardins of Stittsville wins an Ottawa Businesswoman of the Year Award
Heather Desjardins, Stittsville resident and owner of The Open Door Educational Services, has been recognized yet again for her professionalism and the services Open Door provides to children who have learning disabilities. Last week you may have caught…
Ottawa Safety Council introduces 2-step whistle system for use by school crossing guards
The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is rolling out a new 2-step whistle system at all crossing guard locations across Ottawa.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the temporary closure of Huntmar Drive; new crossing guards; a Canada Post pilot project; and his November 17 webinar…