Category: Sports & Recreation
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.
Plan for your summer activities with the summer eGuide
The City’s Summer eGuides are now online…Registration takes place online starting Wednesday, May 5 at 9:00 pm.
Group of 16: Ottawa councillors appeal to Premier to reopen outdoor recreation
Deans has written a letter to Premier Ford emphasizing the safe way in which golf courses, pickle ball and tennis courts can open.
West Ottawa Ringette Association seeking board members
Although Covid has thrown a few too many rings into their season, the WORA Board of Directors are seeking enthusiastic community members to fill some of their Board of Director positions for the upcoming season.
Enhanced Stay-at-Home Order: City closes some outdoor rec facilities – masks to be worn at playgrounds
Masks required at or within five metres of playground equipment. Some outdoor rec facilities are closed.
Excitement is mounting for Stittsville Special Olympians representing Canada at World Winter Games
The team skating roster for the 2022 Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held in Kazan, Russia was recently announced. Coach Cathy Skinner excitedly shared with us, “four of the Goulbourn Skating Club’s Special Olympians…
‘Red Control’ impacts indoor rec services
As Ottawa transitions to the provincial Red-Control status, the City will continue to offer many of the same recreation services with reduced capacities…