Category: Youth
New program brings kids and pets closer together
“Learning about animal body language and how to train a pet is important at any age,” said Heather Hunter, OHS Director of Outreach.
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…
RBC 21 Under 21 Youth Awards Gala Brought to You by Youth Ottawa
Jennifer Liu is a dedicated student at Earl of March Secondary School, with a strong passion for business, economics, and finance. She is fascinated by entrepreneurship…
Stittsville Library news and programs for October
Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that coincides with Orange T-Shirt Day. The Stittsville Library is closed on September 30th…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Autumn has arrived and to start off the new season, Councillor Gower is again sharing information and updates of interest with the community. Maplewood Secondary School opens on September 23rd…
Man arrested following suspicious incidents in Stittsville – police seeking further victims
The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section has arrested and charged a man following reports of a vehicle approaching young children on at least two separate occasions in the Stittsville area.
Stittsville fundraiser for 15-year old Parker Scissons
Parker Scissons, 15, a Grade 11 student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Stittsville, was involved in a serious accident on the evening of September 7th when he was hit by a car…
September news and events from Goulbourn Museum
Happy September! Although summer is in our rearview mirror, Goulbourn Museum staff are excited to announce a great lineup of fall workshops and programs. And autumn wouldn’t be complete without…
Stittsville Library news and events for September
A friendly reminder that all library locations and library services will be closed for Labour Day – the Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.
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…
It was used book bliss at the successful ReStore Reads Book Fair
(Volunteers Don Kam and Joanna Bradley were kept busy at the ReStore Reads Book Fair held on August 10 and 11. Customers kept Don’s cash machine ringing and Joanna put…
The fall Cleaning the Capital registration is open
Show your civic pride and join the thousands of community volunteers that help keep Ottawa clean and green as part of the Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign! Register your cleanup project first…
Pride Flag raised for 2024 Pride Week at Village Square Park
On August 12th a large crowd were on hand for Councillor Gower’s annual Pride flag raising ceremony held at Stittsville’s Village Square Park…
August news and events from the Goulbourn Museum
Keep an eye out for the Ottawa Museum Network’s new marketing campaign “More Museums to Love!”
Be a Wild Child this August – Roar against climate change!
The Festival of the Wild Child is a fun family event designed to encourage children of all ages to explore, understand, appreciate, and get hands-on with the natural world.