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NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s plan to improve reliability
(This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter.) Why is OC Transpo struggling to deliver consistent, reliable bus service? What is being done to fix it? And how long will it take? It’s tough right now to be using transit in Ottawa. What I hear from...
Geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove trail
We received this notice from Glenview homes about upcoming geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove Trail, located west of the West Ridge neighbourhood between Hazeldean and the Trans Canada Trail: As you are aware, Glenview has been working on the...
Help shape the future of housing in our city
Originally published August 29, 2025 La version française suit Ottawa is a vibrant and growing city, with many people choosing to live, work and play here. However, access to affordable housing remains a critical and complex issue. Many residents who live on low and...
Fall Community Cleanup – Call for Volunteers!
Originally published September 5, 2025 La version française suit On Saturday, September 20 from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m., join Councillor Glen's team and the Rotary Club of Ottawa–Stittsville at WJ Bell Rotary Peace Park (1751 Main Street, between Brigade Ave and Fernbank...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca September 2025 September 16: Try Rack & Roll at CARDELREC! Learn how to take your bike on the bus! As part of the City of Ottawa’s Cycling Safety Awareness Program, staff from EnviroCentre will be on-site...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 13, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park ahead of today’s Butter Tart Festival. https://youtu.be/Wv8drsjSkmI This week’s updates: Butter Tart Festival today; also Applefest Reminder about stopping for school buses Council Approves 2026 budget directions A...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on September 11, 2025
Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee this week: Stage 2 O-Train East and West Extensions Final construction activities and system testing on the O-Train East Extension are nearing completion. On September 13 and 14, a performance test will take place...
Committee receives audit of development application review process and discusses planned improvements
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today and received an audit report on the system for reviewing development applications, a key process in the City’s work to increase housing supply and affordability. After discussing the audit...
UPDATE: Official Plan Amendment for Stittsville South (W-4) coming to committee on September 17
The Official Plan Amendment application for the lands known as Stittsville South (W-4) is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on September 17, 2025. The staff report was published yesterday, and City staff are recommending approval of the application. The...
NOTEBOOK: Motion to restrict parking on Brae Crescent
La version française suit Today at City Council I brought forward a notice of motion to install year-round on-street parking restrictions on Brae Crescent between Stittsville Main Street and Norway Spruce Street. Earlier this year, we received approval to install...
OCTOBER 7: Stittsville South (W-4) update meeting
La version française suit An information meeting about the future community known as Stittsville South (W-4) is taking place at the Johnny Leroux Arena (10 Warner-Colpitts Lane) on October 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This future community has been progressing...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 10, 2025
O-Train Line 1 closed September 13 and 14 for East Extension performance testing
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 will be closed and full R1 service will run this weekend as planned work continues to prepare for the launch of the O-Train East Extension to Trim Station. Following the successful completion of integration activities,...
City releases final draft of the new Zoning By-law
La version française suit The City has released the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built “as of right”, without having to seek specific permission. The new Zoning By-law will implement the policies and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 6, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Flewellyn-Jones House on Fernbank Road. https://youtu.be/v5lsjU3pB5g This week’s updates: Update on the fire at Flewellyn-Jones House, and a bit of history Stittsville Muslim Association - support from the community...
September 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...
Are vaccinations on your back-to-school checklist?
La version française suit As children head back to the classroom, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding families to take precautions to help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases by ensuring their children and youth are up to date with their routine...
New website helps patrons and venue owners explore Ottawa at Night
La version française suit The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office has launched the Ottawa at Night website to help build awareness for the city’s nightlife, to promote nightlife safety and to assist nightlife businesses. The site caters mostly to individuals who want to...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 4, 2025
Committee updated on final draft of new Zoning By-law and upcoming consultations
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today received an update on the status of the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, which will be released for public comment on Monday, September 8. The new Zoning By-law will help put the City’s Official...
