Category: Sports & Recreation
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…
Stittsville’s Sam Sabourin inducted into the Queens University Football Hall of Fame
(Sam Sabourin owner of Between the Bumpers in Stittsville was recently inducted into the Queen’s University Football Hall of Fame for his incredible university football career. Photos: Stittsville Central) Sam…
Goulbourn Recreation Complex turns 25 – the road to building it
The Goulbourn Recreation Complex has proven to be a sound investment for the people of Stittsville and all those in the former Township of Goulbourn thanks to the foresight of Mayor Paul Bradley and Council members in 1996.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Let us remember our Veterans. Stittsville Legion veterans, members and volunteers will be in the community selling poppies to support our Veterans and their family members.
The frenzy for baseball in Stittsville hit a home run in the 1950s when history was made
Many of us lived for those heyday baseball games at The Grove that brought the entire community together. The stands were always packed with folks…