Category: Youth
Official groundbreaking brings first public high school a step closer to opening in Stittsville
An exciting day for Stittsville residents when the official shovels in the ground took place at the new Stittsville High School in the Fernbank community.
Indoor Christmas Market ‘FUNdraiser in the Hall’ November 20
The Knights of Columbus raised over $3,000.00 for community charities in Stittsville with their summer and fall FUNdraisers.
Stittsville author Barbara Robson shares story of ‘Alex in Amberwood’ in new children’s book
Barbara Robson has now written a children’s book, “Alex in Amberwood”, with charming and witty illustrations created by Christina Bugatsch.
West Ottawa Wild Ringette U19AA team plays inaugural game
The West Ottawa Ringette Association (WORA) broke some exciting news last week for Stittsville. They now have a newly formed U19AA level team.
Hop!: Make walking to school fun with the new app
Hop! is a new app created by EnviroCentre and the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) that encourages students to walk to school.
Reignite the wonder and imagination that is theatre at the Mini Festival of the Arts
The Ottawa Children’s Festival is excited to have you join them for their safe, in-person celebration from November 19-21 at the Canadian War Museum.
U-Rock Music School will shine at CHEO awards ceremony
On October 19, U-Rock Music School students are invited to perform during the CHEO long-service awards ceremony.
Staff at Wildpine shear their COVID locks for CHEO and childhood cancer
The idea for staff to lose their locks with a fundraiser for CHEO kids was sparked by Laurel Davidge, a Receptionist at Wildpine.
Why support Bell Warriors? A football Mom’s perspective
I’ve watched my son and his teammates grow not just in their physical ability but in confidence and camaraderie as well. The Warriors are an inclusive club…
Stittsville Library updates and programs
The Stittsville Library is returning to their regular hours, including Sundays. The branch has several current and upcoming programs for residents to enjoy.
Stittsville school bus cuts – OC Transpo adds new routes
Thirty-one out of 55 school bus routes to public schools and 15 out of 28 routes to Catholic schools in Kanata and Stittsville have been cut.
42 marathons in 42 days fundraiser supports childhood brain tumours
Diego Alcubierre is dedicated to his 42 Marathons in 42 Days Fundraiser for the CHEO Neurosurgery Department and families with a child going through treatment for a brain tumour.
Getting immune ready for back to school
Our immune system is in constant communication with our internal environment all the while receiving and deciphering messages from our external environment.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The summer is quickly passing and the return to school is around the corner, with that in mind, Councillor Gower provides some pertinent information for those driving and parking near schools.
Bell Warriors Football affordable and accessible for local youth thanks to partnership with Turpin KIA
This $15,000.00 donation to the Bell Warriors Football Club will be used to help offset financial shortfalls for
young players at all four of the tackle football competitive levels.