Kanata Local Community News

Runner has sight set on Olympics, Bridlewood woman gives speech during True Sports Day

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Matt Shumsky

EMC news - To say Bridlewood resident Esther Akinsulie is a busy woman would be an understatement. The 28-year-old sprinter is in the midst of the most important few months...

Centrum summerfest, Mall's fundraiser for Youth Services Bureau on June 2

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Blair Edwards

EMC news - An event aiming to assist the thousands of youth who seek help with mental health issues in Ottawa every month will be held at the Kanata Centrum on June 2. Sheila Greene, Centrum Summerfest's organizer, said the event was created in memory of Jamie Hubley, a 15-year-old Glen Cairn boy...

Kanata students take part in Fuel For Kids

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Chantal Mack

Students of Roland Michener Public School - an elementary school in Kanata - took part in Fuel For Kids on March 15. Fuel For Kids is a fundraising program offered by the Schneiders Racing Team. Through the program, Metro grocery stores across the province adopt an elementary school in their local...

Kanata Seniors Council offers computer training

Posted on May 24, 2012 by EMC News

Kanata Seniors Council The Kanata Seniors Council is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Kanata Seniors Centre at 2500 Campeau Dr. The council provides an advisory function to the city and offers local services, events and programs to seniors including the Council Café, seniors travel, computer...

Petrie Island hosts water safety awareness

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Brier Dodge

A water safety event was hosted at Petrie Island on May 16 to raise awareness in preventing drowning. "It's important to be water wise when we're out there having fun this summer," said Coun. Mark Taylor. They highlighted the following water safety tips: - Always keep children within arms' reach...