Category: Sports & Recreation
Kanata Granite announced as title sponsor for NCAFA Championship Week 69
NCAFA, celebrating its 69th year, serves youth across Ottawa, Kemptville, and Cornwall through tackle football, flag football, and cheer programs for boys and girls aged 6 to 19.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Hoping everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend. This week Councillor Gower shares information on vehicle ownership in Stittsville and the variance in numbers…
Ottawa Valley Silver Seven hockey volunteer and Stittsville resident recognized as a Hero by RBC Race for the Kids
“It was such a great bonding experience for the kids to get out there, get some exercise, and learn about what CHEO does in the community,” Staniforth shared…
Alfred H. McCoy recognized for his community contributions with a commemorative park
Alfred McCoy, was a business leader in Stittsville and led the village in the progress of local recreation programs and facilities. Alf, as everyone knew him, was instrumental in ensuring that a baseball field, tennis courts and an outdoor skating rink…
One story leads to reunion of a teacher and student after 22 years at Wildpine Residence
(On September 29 and October 1, 2024, Wildpine Residence had a very special visitor. Barbara McKenny was visiting to reunite with her favourite teacher, Peter Boyd. They had not seen…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower invites residents to the commemorative naming ceremony for the Alfred H. McCoy Park on October 5th at 11:00am at 73 West Ridge Drive…
United Way’s ‘Tee Up for Change’ raises $65K to support region’s most vulnerable
On a glorious, sun-filled Thursday, 144 golfers turned out to hit the links and do their part to ensure vulnerable people across Renfrew County, Lanark County, Ottawa and Prescott-Russell have access…
Trinity Lowthian is set to challenge herself at the 2024 Paralympics
From a young age Trinity was passionate about sports. She had been an active athlete prior to her health challenges competing in sports such as biathlon and triathlon…
Smooth rolling at the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club’s Wildpine Residence Pairs Tournament
The Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club hosted the twelve teams participating in the inaugural Wildpine Residence Pairs Tournament held on August 22, 2024.
City Wide Sports registration is open for men and women’s hockey leagues this season
This year, City Wide Sports Hockey League, which has been operating for 25 years, will be holding two recreational women’s leagues (18 and older) and one men’s league for players, age 30 and over.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower will be on vacation until August 30th, but his office staff will be available to assist you…
Goulbourn Sports Wall of Fame being resurrected as Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame – seeking nominations
Awards presented to locally recognized athletes for their achievements began in 1994 with the first nine inductees named to the Goulbourn Sports Wall of Fame…
Get ready to register for fall recreation and culture programs
Grab your swim goggles, sharpen your skates, and get your paintbrushes ready! It’s almost time to register for fall recreation and culture programs.
July 21-27 is National Drowning Prevention Week
Non-fatal drowning disproportionally affects children in Ontario Learn to protect your family during National Drowning Prevention Week…
Teens work out for free, learn from fitness experts as part of GoodLife Teen Fitness
(Free gym memberships are available at GoodLife Fitness on Carp Road for teens all summer as part of the GoodLife Teen Fitness program. Teens can access 200 GoodLife Fitness clubs,…