Archive 1997-2016
Carleton University’s varsity sports council, in partnership with the City of Ottawa, is developing an after school program for kids that combines sports and homework help. The council hopes that starting in January parents can sign their kids up for this fitness and learning workshop run by Carleton athletes, at the McNabb Recreation Centre.
Ottawa’s parks, paths, and community centres are often overlooked as places to get a complete workout, despite being more affordable and engaging than a gym membership.
One of Centretown’s most historic sporting associations, the Rideau Curling Club, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month, with a reception honouring the club’s ties to the evolution of the sport in Canada.
Alison Mah, Centretown News(From left) Stephen Wallace, secretary to the Governor General and Kevin Goheen, Rideau Curling Club president, help an actor playing Sir Sandford Fleming unveil the Balmoral Tartan.
City hall’s much-touted electric vehicle charging station has been questioned by Innes Coun. Rainer Bloess, who says he’s concerned about the possible abuse of the service and what he considers low public usage.