Category: Sports & Recreation
The 15U Ottawa Nepean Canadians finally strike gold in the Premier Baseball League of Ontario playoffs
The Ottawa Nepean Canadians are a local baseball team that play in the PBLO (Premier Baseball League of Ontario) and draws from all over Ottawa and its surrounding area, including Stittsville.
Kenny Caceros and Richard Domino officially open their doors at The Strength Collective Stittsville!
When asked about his excitement leading up to the grand opening, Kenny Caceros, who has lived in the Stittsville area for a long time, says “It’s nice to have something where I can provide value and give back to the community, so it really excites me to be able to share this with a lot of friends and family.”
New Women’s Pro Hockey League to launch in 2024
The Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association and Premier Hockey Federation have just announced the launch of a new, unified professional women’s hockey league.
Stittsville’s Ava Thorsell selected to compete on team Ontario West at the National Flag Football Championship!
Ava Thorsell is looking forward to building new skills and gaining new knowledge of the game, but above all else, she looks forward to spending time with her fellow talented teammates on the Ontario West team.
Stittsville resident, Jeff Bosko, ‘parries’ his life living with an inoperable gliomas
Jeff was fortunate and within a month from his diagnosis, he was scheduled to receive three rounds of CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery treatment to his tumour.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
I voted in favour of the three-item limit but it wasn’t my first choice. I don’t think it’s strong enough to drive significant waste diversion. Every pound of waste that ends up in the landfill…
Sacred Heart lacrosse team wins back-to-back National Capital titles and is headed to OFSAA!
Despite the obvious excitement of the Huskies going into OFSAA, they never expected anything less of their team. They are ready to compete on a bigger stage and we wish them the best of luck on June 5th and 6th as they play against the best in the province!
Ontario lowering minimum age requirement to be a lifeguard
Creating more lifeguard opportunities, allowing businesses and municipalities to hire additional staff ahead of the upcoming summer, will help keep pools and recreational camp waterfronts safe.
Lifejackets save lives – MPP Goldie Ghamari honours family with introduction of Bill 93-Joshua’s Law
MPP Ghamari’s other impetus was learning that a resident of her riding, Cara McNulty, had lost her 11-year old son, Joshua Steinburg, in a 2018 boating accident.
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club lets you ‘try your hand’ at June 3rd Open House
The Goulbourn Bowling Club, formed in 1996 in Richmond, moved in 1998 to its present location at 2135 Huntley Road in Stanley Corners just south of Stittsville. The Club is known as the friendliest lawn bowling club in Ottawa.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From proposed regulations for roadside little book libraries to a family bike ride, Councillor Gower keeps residents updated with his community notes for this week…
Stittsville hockey players Lucas Prud’homme and Kyler LeBoutillier drafted to the OHL in the Priority Selection Draft
When asked about playing hockey and how a hobby became a passion, both boys commented on the friendships they made along the way. Lucas said, “I definitely say I developed my passion and love for the game just with the friendships I made, like Kyler and all the guys I’ve met along my journey. So that really holds a special place.”
Sacred Heart’s Varsity lacrosse team takes home gold at the annual Spring Thaw Tournament
The Huskies Lacrosse team will be an exciting one to watch with their high-scoring offense and strong goaltending. They are certainly the team to beat in the NCSSAA top division this year as they look to make back-to-back OFSSA appearances.
Kanata’s Ila Hobbins to compete in Women’s ice hockey World Championship in South Korea alongside Team Great Britain
After being selected to represent Team Great Britain, Kanata-raised Ila Hobbins will be competing for gold in South Korea later this month.
West Ottawa Ringette returns victorious at the U14 Provincials in both the “A” and “AA” levels!
The U14AA team was not the only gold medal winner this year though. The U14A team also came home with some hardware at their own provincials a week later.