Category: Sports & Recreation
Registration for indoor swimming lessons opens July 12
Ottawa is getting ready to dive into Step 3 of the provincial reopening plan when they can open indoor pools and begin their Learn-to-Swim lessons.
Step 3 of Ontario reopening plan coming days earlier – July 16
Ontario will move to Step 3 on Friday, July 16 at 12:01am, a full five days ahead of the originally scheduled date of July 21. This is good news for all local businesses that have been experiencing difficult times.
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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(A Snapping Turtle discovered at the Amberwood Golf Course. The eggs layed by this mother have been protected from predators. Photos: Giselle Gunderman via Councillor Gower) From Snapping Turtles, bears,…
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)…
Former Sacred Heart student shares his incredible bike journey across Canada
Jacob Griffin is a graduate from Sacred Heart High School in 2012 and lived in Stittsville for eight years. For two years, he was a member of the Governor General Foot Guards, working one summer on Parliament Hill foot guard duty. He then joined the military in Ottawa as a Reservist…
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!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides information on upcoming events of interest to residents – the Stittsville Volunteer Awards on June 3rd and the Let’s Bike on urban cycling virtual workshop taking place on June 16.
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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s not too late, Councillor Gower wants to hear your ideas on walking and cycling missing links – are there pathways and routes that don’t connect? The Councillor provides a weekly update on…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is passing on information about local development, programs and relevant city events. You may be interested in receiving a tree, find out more; a vaccine update…
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.
Upgrades coming to Stittsville’s Ralph Street Park
This week, the City received confirmation of funding for a total investment of $5 million for 29 park renewal projects across Ottawa over the next five years. Stittsville is on the list…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower wants residents to be aware of the following upcoming Stittsville construction operations and installations that may affect your travel or daily life.