Category: Youth
Greg and Aaron McPherson walking again to support youth and fight the stigma of addictions and mental health
This year’s walk, taking place on June 2 and June 3, will see the father and son team walk all 24 Ottawa wards in 24 hours including a walk through the Byward Market to Alexandra Bridge to honour Aric.
Stittsville resident Jesse Card, Director of Youth Ottawa, wins Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award
When Stittsville Central last caught up with Jesse Card in April of 2021, he had just taken over as Director of Youth Ottawa. A couple of years later, he has won Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award for his work in that position.
Shingwàkons Public School officially opens its doors to Stittsville students
Principal Todd Thompson said, “our school will have a strong focus on social emotional learning and student well-being combined with innovative instruction around literacy and numeracy.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower keeps residents updated with the provision of his weekly community notes. This week he covers a wide variety of news from the Planning & Housing Committee; clean-up status after the ice storm…
Sacred Heart’s production of the Broadway Classic “Annie” gets rave reviews!
For seniors like Emilea Kavanagh, who played the lead role of Grace in the musical, getting to do one final show at the school is very special. Emilea says, “It means a lot to be able to do one last performance at Sacred. I’ve been a part of the drama program at the school since grade seven and I’m glad I get one more show before I graduate.”
Stittsville’s Lucy Hambly writes another Awesome Authors winning story
On April 22nd, talented young writers were celebrated at the 2023 Awesome Authors award ceremony. Lucy Hambly of Stittsville was awarded 3rd place in the Short Story (English) ages 13-18 category.
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.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower shares some upcoming events and news from the community. This week, the Councillor is encouraging residents to support the Mayor’s request of Premier Ford for additional funding for supportive housing and homelessness programs…
The Kiwanis Kids 4 Kids Talent Showcase returns for its second annual performance
In 2019, the Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club held their first Kids 4 Kids talent show. Four years and one pandemic later, they held their second (what will hopefully now be) annual show.
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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Being Volunteer Week, what better time to get your nominations submitted to Councillor Gower for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards – the deadline to submit is end of day on April 21st.
Nominations are open for the 2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
Stittsville has a close-knit community where people reach out to help their neighbours, and the Stittsville Volunteer Awards is how we can highlight these individuals, groups, and businesses for all the work they do for the community.
Sacred Heart High alumni Laura Devenny to receive the Queen’s University prestigious Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award
One of the most prestigious student awards at Queen’s University is the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award. The award is given annually by the Office of the Rector to students “for valued and distinguished service, leadership, character, and community impact.”
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.
The HEO U18AAA season comes to an end for the last time under a 12-team league, as plans to eliminate the U15 Priority Draft are finalized
The Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) U18AAA season has come to an end with the Kemptville 73s winning the HEO regional qualifiers tournament and moving on to compete at the Central Regional Qualifiers on the road to the TELUS Cup. But what teams didn’t know at the beginning of the season, is that this would be the last HEO U18AAA season as they know it… at least for a while.