Category: Sports & Recreation
What’s going on in Stittsville this weekend and next week?
It promises to be a nippy, but sunny weekend just in time for the numerous events taking place in Stittsville for the next few days. From large to smaller events, you will find something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s get started…
Free skating at CARDELREC Recreation Complex-Goulbourn for youth and children
From September 16 until December 23, 2023, youth and children aged 17 and under will be able to skate daily for free and participate in the OttCity’s ‘Play Free’ activities!
Golf and lunch with the ladies a befitting celebration for Stittsville’s newest centenarian – Clara Biggar
When one turns 100 years of age, they become a member of an elite club of senior citizens that is becoming one of the fastest growing clubs in Canada. Born on September 19, 1923, Clara Biggar (nee Rogers) joins this prestigious club.
Schedule changes for Labour Day and the following week
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week of August 21st began with a flag raising at Village Square Park for Pride Week hosted by Councillor Gower. Several community members attended. Marion Steele who has been an advocate over many years…
U17 Stittsville 56er’s boys win Provincial B Softball Championship
An amazing weekend and an amazing accomplishment. This was only Stittsville’s second year competing at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) level, and all but 2 members of the team are first year U17 players.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Glen shares some sad news with the community – the passing of Brad Schoenherr. There are two links provided for those who wish to help the family…
Sign up now for before and after school programs
Designed to be active, with an emphasis on fun, participants have access to a variety of amenities, including gymnasiums, pools, indoor and outdoor rinks.
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!