Category: Sports & Recreation
Wiebe wrestles her way to the Rio Olympics
(PHOTO: Erica Wiebe celebrates after qualifying for the Olympics at the Pan Am Olympic Qualifier in Fresno, Texas in March. Photo via Erica Wiebe.) Erica Wiebe’s journey to the Olympics…
Opening day for Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club is June 4
(article via the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club) Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club members are looking forward to the start of the 2016 season in early June. The Club’s open day this…
More about what the law says on street hockey
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) In a motion for Council consideration at its meeting of May 23, 2007, Councillor Doucet recommended that ball hockey on residential streets be permissible, as long…
City wants to turn part of Johnwoods into a bike path
We’re used to roads being added to Stittsville, but it’s not very often that we see a proposal to subtract a street. That’s exactly what the City of Ottawa is proposing…
Sharks head to World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando
(ABOVE: Photo taken at the Kicks Competition in Montreal on March 20 after the Finback and Pacific Sharks won their bids to represent Canada at the 2016 Worlds. Back Row: Kelly…
FOR THE RECORD: Qadri on road hockey and traffic safety
A letter to residents from Councillor Shad Qadri. Dear residents, This week, the matter of street hockey and road safety has been hotly discussed via social media. Please allow me…
COMMENT: Quick thoughts on the Jackson Trails road hockey thing
I wasn’t going to comment on this one – there’s been more than enough commentary on the issue over on Facebook – but I’ll add these three points:
LETTER: How a “Huffing And Puffing” program will benefit seniors
ABOVE: Roger Morris wants to use a successful recreation program from London, Ontario as a model for a similar initiative in Ottawa. Until moving to Stittsville, last summer, I was…
PHOTOS: 2016 edition of the Upper Jock River Race
Dozens of paddlers raced down the Jock River on a cold but sunny Saturday, taking part in a tradition dating back to 1971. All photos by Barry Gray.
A tiny yoga studio making a big difference
(This article originally appeared on Live Life Ottawa.) Feel Amazing Yoga (FAY) is a Stittsville-based business owned by yoga instructor Teresa Splinter (pictured above). After years of enjoying yoga recreationally, Teresa…
Stittsville Razorbacks Peewee C1 are league and playoff champs
(Photo by Stephanie J. Robertson.) The Razorbacks had a strong season with 22 wins, 8 losses, and 2 ties. The playoff run was tough, however the team pulled together with…
Stittsville Minor Softball seeks new umpires
Are you between the ages of 13-20 and looking for a fun way to make some money this spring/summer? If yes, you should consider umpiring!
LINKED: Garth Brooks runs a ball hockey clinic at Sacred Heart
Garth Brooks runs a ball hockey camp at Sacred Heart High School. Image via CTV Ottawa. Country music superstar Garth Brooks ran a ball hockey camp inside the Sacred Heart…
Unique aqua physio clinic opens on Iber
PHOTO: Hydrathletics co-owner and manager Shawna Emmott along with founder Joe Stilwell. Photo by Devyn Barrie. “Taking the weight off, taking the pressure off… it allows people that have major…
LINKED: Sacred Heart student recovers from stroke after hockey hit
Here’s a story from Devyn Barrie at Stittsvegas: A rough hit during a hockey game resulted in a stroke less than 24 hours later for one Sacred Heart Student. Ben…