Category: Sports & Recreation
New Parkrun weekly event coming to Stittsville
Starting May 4th Stittsville will be hosting its very own Parkrun. Every Saturday people in the Stittsville community will be able to participate in the brand-new Ottawa-Carleton Trailway Parkrun.
Professional lacrosse team coming to Stittsville’s Canadian Tire Centre
The Stittsville-Kanata area will be getting a new sports team. New York Riptide of the NLL (National Lacrosse League) will be relocating to the nation’s capital for the 2024-25 season and renamed the Ottawa Black Bears.
Ottawa 67’s host practice at Stittsville’s Johnny Leroux Arena
With the help of Stittsville Minor Hockey, the 67’s hosted an open practice for all of Stittsville to come out and watch. The 67’s have held many practices within the Ottawa community, the Johnny Leroux Arena…
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society shares the history of ‘Goulbourn on Ice’ at the Stittsville Library
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society has created a display that shares photos and the history of the many talented athletes who came from across Goulbourn.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
February has began with a warm week and unfortunately the Rideau Canal is not open for Winterlude, but there are many more activities to enjoy throughout this winter festival. Canal officials are asking all residents to please stay off the ice.
OSA Private School is completed inside Kanata Bell Sensplex
OSA Private School is now accepting Admission for 2024/2025 Domestic and
International students – come experience Academic and Athletic Excellence in Ottawa at
Bell Sensplex powered by their elite Sports Partners, including Ottawa Senators Hockey
Programs.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s 2024 and Councillor Gower shares his first Community Notes of the year. There are many outdoor activities provided by the City and in our community – the Councillor shares where you can have some fun now that the snow has arrived.
Winter safety tips for all your outdoor activities
The Ottawa Police urges residents to exercise caution when doing their preferred winter activities and practice our best safety tips and precautions.
Discover recreation with the City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a number of programs for all ages at their recreation facilities from skating to swimming, there is something for everyone.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We are lucky to live in such a great community and we are thankful for the generosity and spirit we see every day from the residents of Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Welcome news was announced by the provincial minister of housing and is shared in detail below by Councillor Gower on the City of Ottawa Official Plan.
Between the Bumpers is ‘doing good’ as a 2023 Canada Post ‘Tales of Triumph’ winner
Stittsville’s Between the Bumpers is one of the five 2023 Tales of Triumph winners. This program celebrates small business stories and accomplishments from across Canada.
South Carleton High girl’s basketball teams take Peterborough by storm
The weekend of October 13-15 saw the South Carleton High School’s senior and junior girls basketball teams headed to Peterborough to take part in the Green and White tournament hosted by Adam Scott Collegiate.
Stittsville’s Victoria FitzGibbon joins Purple Knights’ Women’s College Hockey team
The Saint Michael’s Purple Knights have released their 2023-2024 roster, which includes 18-year-old Victoria FitzGibbon from Stittsville.
Photos from weekend events you may have missed
Saturday, October 14 was a perfect day to go out with family and friends to participate in or attend the many fun events that took place in Stittsville. There were a number of events that kept us busy throughout the day…