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DECEMBER 7, 2025: Stittsville Parade of Lights
The Stittsville Parade of Lights takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. It starts at 6:00 pm and runs along Stittsville Main Street from Brown’s Your Independent Grocer to Carleton Cathcart Street. Please note: Stittsville Main Street will close to traffic at 5:45...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 29, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Goulbourn Recreation Complex, or as we’ve known it since 2019: CARDELREC–Goulbourn. This week we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the facility with some of the people who were instrumental in getting the facility built back in the...
DECEMBER 11: Coyote information session with Coyote Watch Canada
Originally posted November 21, 2025 La version française suit Join us for an information session with Coyote Watch Canada (CWC). During this session, attendees will learn about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions. CWC is a...
Stitt Street Park playground renewal concept designs
The City of Ottawa is looking for your feedback on the concept design for the renewal of the Stitt Street Park, located at 19 Stitt Street. The existing play structure is at the end of its lifespan and does not meet current safety and accessibility requirements. The...
6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control
The City of Ottawa has received Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications related to the development of two high-rise buildings at 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road. The development proposes to include 457 residential units, 553 vehicle parking...
December 2025: Multicultural and human rights calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of various religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to strengthening human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to add to the...
STAVINGA: The story of Goulbourn Recreation Complex
Janet Stavinga was the final Mayor of Goulbourn Township before amalgamation, and the first City Councillor for Stittsville in the new City of Ottawa. These are the memories that she shared at the CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary celebration on November 25, 2025....
PHOTOS: Celebrating 25 years at CARDELREC-Goulbourn (Goulbourn Recreation Complex)
On November 25, 2025 we marked the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, now known as CARDELREC–Goulbourn. Town Crier Daniel Richer Dit Laflêche opened the ceremony with a proclamation, as he did in 2000 for the official opening...
Committee approves investments in transportation infrastructure and green initiatives
La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026, which calls for a capital investment of $880.7 million to renew and grow transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sidewalks,...
RECAP: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
Originally published November 14, 2025 La version française suit On November 10, our office hosted a panel discussion about how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. We've been thinking a lot about climate...
Council discusses the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre acquisition
La version française suit Council today met in camera to discuss the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre acquisition opportunity. The City will continue its participation in the competitive bidding process in relation to this acquisition opportunity. Given the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 26, 2025
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca Ongoing events Every Saturday: Stittsville Parkrun The “Ottawa-Carleton Trailway” parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant to...
Festive RIDE 2025: New approach to impaired driving
La version française suit This holiday season, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be conducting RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs and is asking drivers to keep our roads safe by celebrating responsibly. The OPS is adopting a new approach to its...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on November 24, 2025
This week, the Transit Committee approved OC Transpo’s 2026 draft budget and it will now rise to Council on December 10, 2026. Operating and capital budgets continue to make significant investments in the transit system, bringing the draft Transit gross budget to...
Committee approves draft budget for community and social services, recreation, culture and parks
La version française suit The Community Services Committee today approved its portions of Draft Budget 2026, which presents a balanced $1.6‑billion total operating budget and $235 million in capital investments. This budget focuses on building a more affordable...
RECAP: Carp Road construction update meeting
Originally published November 14, 2025 La version française suit Residents and business owners packed the room on November 13 to get an update from City staff on the latest design and construction timeline for the Carp Road widening project. Meeting materials have now...
Thank you to participants in the Fall 2025 Cleaning the Capital campaign
A huge THANK YOU to all of the residents who took part in the Fall 2025 Cleaning the Capital campaign. Dozens of groups helped clean up parks and greenspaces across Stittsville: families, friends, neighbours, clubs, community associations, workplaces, and schools....
Seasonal winter parking restrictions coming December 1
Originally published November 10, 2025 La version française suit Seasonal winter parking restrictions will be in effect from December 1 to March 31 this winter. Several additional streets will have parking restrictions this winter, and are listed below. Please check...
NOTEBOOK: 2026 budget highlights for Stittsville residents
Originally published November 14, 2025 La version française suit Earlier this week the City’s Draft Budget 2026 was tabled at City Council. In case you don't have time to sift through hundreds of pages of budget information, we've put together a few highlights....
