Category: Sports & Recreation
Minor Peewee AA Silver Seven team goes undefeated in league play and playoffs
Hockey coaches and hockey experts agree “this type of season is truly special”. These boys have accomplished something so rare and remarkable that they may never do it again as…
SIGNS OF SPRING: Kevin Haime driving range opens for the season
It’s March 8 and there’s still snow on the ground, but the Kevin Haime driving range on Hazeldean Road officially opened today. HERE WE GO OTTAWA….What a great start to…
Stittsville softball registration is now open
Registration for softball is now open for boys and girls ages four to 20 years in Stittsville and the surrounding area with the Stittsville Minor Softball Association (SMSA).
City seeks feedback on new park for Fairwinds West
City of Ottawa staff have posted a concept drawing for a new park in the Fairwinds West / Poole Creek Village subdivision. They’re accepting public comments until March 14. Click here…
New Orangetheory gym opening next to Food Basics on Hazeldean
Orangetheory Fitness, a new gym on Hazeldean Road next to the Food Basics, is expected to open later this spring. “We are under construction now and our sign should ideally be…
Goulbourn synchro skaters off to a promising start
(article via the Goulbourn Skating Club) The Starlight synchronized skating teams hosted by the Goulbourn Skating Club couldn’t be off to a more promising start. The Beginner 2 team earned…
Proposal to name future Stittsville South park after Howard Maguire
(via City of Ottawa) In recognition of Howard A. Maguire’s demonstrated excellence, courage and exceptional service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a future park at 560…
HUBLEY: Kanata economy must be protected if Sens leave
(from Kanata South Councillor Allan Hubley’s weekly column) Many residents have expressed concern for the Senators moving from Kanata as part of the Lebreton proposals. I have shared your concern…
CBC: Dad of injured hockey player hopes criminal charges make players ‘think twice’
From CBC Ottawa: The father of a teenage hockey player who was injured in November during a game in Ottawa hopes that criminal charges laid against the teen who hit…
Goulbourn Seahawks set records, win medals at Belleville swim meet
(PHOTO: The Goulbourn Seahawks at a meet last December in Gatineau. “I love the picture because it shows how swimming builds strength and confidence in our kids,” says parent Andrea Gregoire.)…
Here’s how you can find out about bus cancellations when the web site goes down
Here’s a memo that went out to senior staff at local schools from the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA). OSTA’s web site went down on Wednesday morning, when school buses…
Sens invite public to check out their Lebreton Flats proposal at CTC
(Press release via Ottawa Senators) RendezVous LeBreton Group’s IllumiNATION LeBreton proposal, submitted to the National Capital Commission to redevelop LeBreton Flats, will be on public display at Canadian Tire Centre…
City staff uncovered GRC pool problems back in 2002
(Photo: The GRC pool under repair in May 2015.) A former Goulbourn councillor says an out-of-court settlement made a decade ago means we may never know who’s really responsible for problems…
QADRI: Don’t skate on storm management ponds
From councillor Shad Qadri’s email newsletter: A stormwater management pond is an artificial pond that is designed to collect and hold stormwater. The stormwater management pond’s primary function is stormwater…
