Category: Sports & Recreation
Spooktacular continues on Friday – less eerie events on weekend and next week
A wet rainy Halloween greeted Trick and Treaters in Stittsville, but we are a resilient community and no candy was left behind nor trick undone. This year, we believe, brought…
Daniel Brown excels among the best in the world
(Photos provided by the Brown family) The World Obstacle Course Racing Championships took place earlier this month at Brentwood, South Essex in the UK and Daniel Brown has returned home…
Spin4Kids fitness fundraiser helps kids with autism, intellectual disabilities get active
Day-long Spin4Kids events are happening across Canada to raise money that will support physical activity programs for kids with intellectual disabilities and autism. GoodLife Fitness on Carp Road is participating…
The weekend is here again – from pumpkin patches to Budget 2020 – events not to be missed
(A fall pumpkin patch in a farmer’s field located on the Huntley Road on route to Richmond. Photo: Janice Bain) The Halloween season is upon us and there are a…
Photos – Weekend events provide captured moments
Just great to see the Goulbourn Fire Department antique fire engine back on the road! The 9runrun found 2,000 participants taking part in the 10th Anniversary of this run that…
9runrun, a doggie walk-a-thon and history – a few events for this weekend and important events beyond
With the weekend weather prediction bringing us sunny autumnal weather, it should be perfect to get out to support and take part in the many events being held across Stittsville.…
9runrun celebrating 10th anniversary year with remarkable number of participants
It was 10 years ago that the 9runrun began as a half-marathon – an event to support emergency services personnel in our area, while promoting community health and fitness. In 2010,…
Ottawa and friends rally to #SaveTwinElm rugby park
(Photos by Twin Elm Rugby Park) #SaveTwinElm is taking its best shot in a national contest in an effort to raise funds to bring this beloved facility up to code…
Record number of teams participate in 3 on 3 ball hockey tournie
October 6th was the perfect day for the Stittsville 3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament – the rain held off and there was a record turnout. The all-around success of…
Carleton Riding all-candidates meeting and much more happening in Stittsville this weekend
(The Bradley-Craig farmhouse on Hazeldean Road. Photo: Mandy Hambly/FitPix) Another weekend full of activities for everyone. From federal politics to fund raising for the Bahamas, beer and food pairings, artwork…
Ottawa Fire Services launch their ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ October program
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service will launch the fifth annual “Be Safe, Be Seen” project for the month of October. As…
Community and recreation associations have until October 9 to apply for funding
Thinking of holding a community event? You can apply for $3,000 in funding through the 2020 Civic Events Funding Program to assist in alleviating some event costs incurred. Deadline for application is…
Stittsville 3-on-3 ball hockey holding annual tournament October 6th
The 3rd Annual Stittsville 3-on-3 Ball Hockey Tournament will be taking place this year on Sunday, October 6 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm in the vacant lot beside the Hazeldean Gardens (old location…
Stittsville’s Daniel Brown returns to the podium in Obstacle Course Racing
(Daniel in his front yard – showing us the basics. Photo: Stittsville Central. Other photos provided by Karen Brown.) The August long weekend was another successful one for 15-year old Daniel…
Park namings to honour Alfred McCoy and Mark Yakabuski
The Community and Protective Services Committee approved commemorative naming proposals for two new parks in Stittsville on August 29, 2019. The Committee has given approval for the proposed “Alfred McCoy Park”…