Kanata Local Community News

Motown legend Martha Reeves visit 'amazing' for students, Holy Trinity, Victoria High School blues bands put on show in Stittsville

Posted on Feb 23, 2012 by Jessica Cunha And John Curry

EMC News - Motown legend Martha Reeves gave students a thrill as she worked with them to build their musical techniques. The renowned singer, who led popular Motown group...

Stallions hope new head coach will corral a playoff berth, Former NHLer Corey Foster takes the reins of CCHL team

Posted on Feb 23, 2012 by Jessica Cunha

EMC News -The Kanata Stallions are hoping a new head coach can help them corral a playoff spot this year in the Central Canada Hockey League. General manager Lou Nistico hired Corey Foster to take the reins from Randy Pierce on Feb. 11, in the hopes of turning things around after a disappointing...

Ottawa moves towards being a 'suicide safer' city

Posted on Feb 23, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC News - Parents with children in crisis will now have a road map to help them navigate the city's mental health services thanks to a Suicide Safer Ottawa summit held at Ben Franklin Place in Nepean on Feb. 8. The summit brought together people from more than 40 service organizations to talk about...

Commissionaires cancel fifth annual Run for Military Families

Posted on Feb 23, 2012 by Theresa Fritz

EMC News -A run that generated support for military families and grew beyond expectations is no more. On Feb. 6, in an open letter on the Commissionaires Ottawa website, organization CEO Paul Guindon announced the fifth annual Run for Military Families would not be taking place. The event had been...

St. Gabriel to host e-waste drop off, Funds raised to help build play structure

Posted on Feb 23, 2012 by Jessica Cunha

EMC News -St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School will host an electronic waste drop-off next month to help raise funds to build a play structure. The new school in Kanata North implemented full-day kindergarten this year and wants to offer its students a place to play. "We want to develop a...