Category: Youth
Write and be awesome! Ottawa Public Library opens Awesome Authors contest
It’s that time of year again when Ottawa Public Library (OPL) challenges children and youth interested in writing to push their creative flair…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holidays are over and this week Councillor Gower is back at work. He provides an update to the community on the pandemic, in particular, the Omicron variant.
Chris Scott Real Estate’s ‘Donuts and Santa’ does it again for the Stittsville Food Bank
Last year was so successful that again this year the Chris Scott team held their 2nd annual fundraiser in support of the Stittsville Food Bank.
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais receives $12M in funding to expand
“This announcement is excellent news for the francophone community of Stittsville,” said Marc
Bertrand, Director of Education for the CECCE.
Merry Christmas, little fella – Stittsville’s Turcotte holiday display returns
The Turcotte family – Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy – want their home to bring that same feeling of cheer to all those visiting their Home Alone display.
After-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics schedule now available
From Thursday, December 2 to Thursday, December 23, 73 schools across the city will host vaccination clinics on a rotating schedule with one in Stittsville.
BinoBooks launching their customizable book “Humans Can’t Fly, But They Can”
Samantha Dassanayake, a student at Sacred Heart High School, is an illustrator and the Marketing Coordinator for Bino Books a new startup that personalizes e-storybooks.
Crave Tacos partners with Youth Services Bureau for ‘Stay Up Ottawa’
Jeff Robinson, owner of Crave Tacos, has been bringing live music to his stage all summer long and he is doing it again for a great cause.
Leigh Couture named Executive Director at Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
On December 1st, Leigh Couture will become the new Executive Director at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre taking over from Michelle Hurtubise.
Amanda Jetté Knox recognized for her community service – honoured to receive 2021 Order of Ottawa
Amanda Jetté Knox is an award-winning author, journalist, public speaker, and human rights advocate for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
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.