Category: Youth
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library – seeking art displays for 2023
Did you also know the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) programs are FREE with a library card (unless specified)?
First Stittsville ‘Bike Kid of the Year’ award presented to 10-year old Lillian Kamel
The idea of an award for kids who cycle everywhere became top of mind for Let’s Bike Stittsville and the Stittsville Kid on a Bike award was introduced.
Child amputee finds inspiration from Second World War veteran
This touching story from The War Amps highlights the importance of the peer support program for war amputee veterans and child amputees.
Off we went a-haunting to capture Stittsville’s Halloween 2022
(Ottawa Fire Station 81 played host to the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Photos and Videos: Stittsville Central) From witches to goblins and skeletons too, Halloween has risen from…
NCAFA tackles hunger for Championship Week celebrations
One of the largest amateur football leagues in Canada, NCAFA offers contact and non-contact football programming for boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years old.
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis holding an open house
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club is an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests and they want residents to discover more about this non-profit organization.
The Kiwanis of Kanata-Stittsville are excited to see the return of Kids for Kids talent showcase
The event raises much-needed funds to support local youth and children who are at-risk or in need through Kiwanis Outreach Programs within the Kanata and Stittsville communities.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower provides his 92nd community update – it is also his last during the municipal election blackout period from August 25 until October 24.
BrokerLink Stittsville proudly supports the Bell Warriors as platinum sponsor
Justin Phillips, Ottawa Redblacks Captain in their inaugural season, was introduced originally to the sport of football with Bell Warriors. He is now the General Manager of Commercial Sales at BrokerLink Stittsville.
Kanata’s Marlayah McLeod prepares for spotlight at CNE’s Rising Star Competition
Seventeen-year-old singer and rapper Marlayah McLeod is preparing for the spotlight at the CNE’s annual Rising Star Competition in Toronto.
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library
With school openings coming soon, the Stittsville Library is winding down some of their summer youth and children programs. But not to worry, there will be new programs coming this fall so stay connected…
Stittsville Legion and Stittsville Friendship Club unite to present 18 bursaries to local students
The Stittsville Legion handed out 16 bursaries for a total of $16,000 and The Friendship Club issued two $1,000 bursaries to local students on the evening of July 12, 2022.
Ottawa Safety Council in need of Crossing Guards
The Ottawa Safety Council is currently experiencing a Crossing Guard shortage and are in need of your help.
The Stittsville Lions contribute to future education of local students; first cheque presentation to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
The Stittsville Lions Club have continued their commitment to presenting bursaries to those graduating from high school and going on to attend university or college.
Stittsville Special Olympians return to the ice for training camp
(On June 4, 2022, the Special Olympics World Winter Games figure skating team participated in fitness testing at the PanAm Centre in Markham, Ontario for their first team training camp…