Category: Sports & Recreation
Holiday season schedule changes for City and OC Transpo
With the Christmas season and the New Year upon us, the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo have released their schedule changes during the holidays.
City of Ottawa winter programming goes online
The City of Ottawa winter e-guides are available online November 30. Stay healthy and active this winter by registering for any of the Ottawa winter recreation and arts activities.
West Ottawa Ringette coach Steph Nugent passes away
Very sad news from our West Ottawa Ringette community. Stephanie (Steph) Nugent passed away on November 11 of breast cancer at the age of 48.
Community outdoor rinks to open under new operational modifications
Working closely with City of Ottawa staff, outdoor rinks are maintained by volunteers and community groups who provide this service to various neighborhoods across Stittsville.
Ottawa Parks and Rec services adapt to continue programming
The pandemic has served as a reminder of how important recreation and culture activities are to a community’s overall physical and mental health.
City further clarifies impact of provincial restrictions on recreation activities and rentals
Additional details have been received by the City on the provincial stage-two modified restrictions. Following provincial guidelines, the limitation of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors still applies – with masks mandatory and to be worn in all facilities.
Public skating opens by registration only at Cardel-Recreation Complex-Goulbourn
On October 1st, public skating at the Cardel-Recreation Complex-Goulbourn in Stittsville will start-up again following Ottawa Health guidelines.
Stittsville’s skating champion Katie Xu adds to her awards
With an awards case that outshines most hall of fame athletes, Stittsville’s skating champion Katie Xu has just added two more!
Improve your flexibility – join the Stittsville table tennis group
For over 10 years the Table Tennis Group of Stittsville has been enjoying this recreational sport.
Stittsville’s Erica Wiebe inspires others to start your ‘impossible’ – Olympic channel
In June of 2019, wrestling gold medalist Erica Wiebe joined nine other Canadian athletes on ‘Team Toyota’ to inspire others as they reach for the top.
Bell Warriors announce 2020 Jim Wagdin Scholarship winners
There is no question that this year has been challenging for the Bell Warriors Football Club.
Fall recreation programming registration opens August 24
The City is offering COVID-modified recreation programming this fall. It will kick off with the registration on Monday, August 24.
Senators Community Foundation names Chris Phillips as Exec Director
This morning, the Senators Community Foundation picked their new captain. Former Sens player, Chris Phillips has been named to head-up the new charitable organization.
You will be reimbursed says City after billing error
Recreation facilities have been closed since March due to COVID-19 and membership fees were suspended for recreation members. In a press release today …
Be water smart during National Drowning Prevention Week
The third week in July is designated as National Drowning Prevention Week by The Lifesaving Society of Canada. The week focuses on the drowning problem and drowning prevention to inform…