Category: Sports & Recreation
2026 Canadian Ringette Championships display incredible sportsmanship and finish strong
The week was full of displays of dedication and strength along with many impressive plays. This year’s athletes gave it their all and made these games nothing short of spectacular!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Stittsville residents came out to celebrate April 4th that was proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa in recognition of Canada’s wheelchair curling team’s Gold medal win…
Residents celebrate – April 4th proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day
April 4th, 2026 was proclaimed as a day of honour for Collinda Joseph by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as a significant recognition for her achievements of capturing a Gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites the community to celebrate Stittsville’s Paralympian, Collinda Joseph, a 2026 Wheelchair Curling Gold Medallist, at a celebration being held on April 4th.
The 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships kick into action
Over 900 athletes among 50 teams, including our local West Ottawa Wild, will compete for national championships this week from March 29th to April 4th.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Where does the time go, especially when this week the clocks were turned ahead one hour! This week Councillor Gower Congratulates the Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team for defeating China and…
CAF Captain Andrea Campbell of Stittsville and the CAF International Women’s Basketball team celebrate 10 years
Reflecting on her experience, Andrea offers this advice to young athletes: “Stay disciplined and start building good habits early. Sports can be a powerful outlet…
2025 Ottawa Sports Awards presented to Stittsville athletes for outstanding accomplishments
(On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, athletes took the stage at the Trinity Conference Centre for the 2025 Ottawa Sports Awards. Athletes from Stittsville were prominent with many receiving awards. Photos:…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower congratulates the Stittsville athletes and volunteers who received an Ottawa Sports Award on February 4, 2026.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to share that the nomination period is open for the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has passed and Councillor Gower is sharing this week’s updates with the community. He thanks all the city staff and contractors clearing the snow…
Amelia Derk is competing for Canada at the 2026 F-Class World Championships in England – receiving an Ottawa Sports Award
Amelia Derk made history at age 16 by being the the first female and youngest person ever to win the Ontario F-Class Lieutenant Governor’s Championship…
Allan Ryan to receive Special Recognition Award at the 2026 Ottawa Sports Awards
Above all of his sports and community involvement, Allan states, “My pride and joy for sure was redoing the Stittsville Sports Wall of Fame to honour…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update, Councillor Gower is sharing some of the Ward 6 priorities with three at the top of his list.
‘Hear Ye’ ‘Hear Ye’ Goulbourn Recreation Complex celebrates 25 years
The 25th year anniversary celebration of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (known now as the CARDELREC Recreation Complex – Goulbourn) came about…