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NOVEMBER 13: proposed ward boundary changes public consultation
City Council is considering expanding Stittsville ward boundaries. The proposal would see an expansion to Flewellyn Road in the south part of Stittsville, from Shea Road in the east to just past West Healey Avenue in the west. (See map for the proposed new boundary.) ...
Yellow bags are now available
La version française suit Starting Monday, November 4 any garbage above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. If the three-item garbage limit is exceeded and yellow bags are not used, one item will be left behind with a courtesy...
NOVEMBER 26: public consultation meeting for Budget 2025
In November, City Councillors will be working with city staff to set Ottawa’s 2025 budget. The draft budget will be tabled at City Council on Wednesday, November 13. On Tuesday November 26, we’re co-hosting a hybrid public consultation meeting for Stittsville and...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca October October 30: Stittsville Youth Centre Halloween Party The Stittsville Youth Centre will be holding its Halloween Party from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sir Frederick Banting Alternative High School, 1453...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 26, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m in front of a haunted house on Turtleback Way. Add a comment or send me a note and let me know about great Halloween displays in Stittsville! https://youtu.be/Pl_5RWxBt0s Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for...
Committee receives Indigenous-specific housing strategy
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee received a presentation today on the Indigenous-specific housing strategy developed by the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition (OAC). As part of a commitment made through Ottawa’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 23, 2024
Ottawa Public Health recommends that high-risk residents protect themselves against RSV
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that eligible residents at higher risk of severe illness protect themselves against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this respiratory illness season. RSV is a respiratory virus that can be...
Committee approves strategy, short-term actions to reduce poverty
La version française suit The Community Services Committee approved a Poverty Reduction Strategy for Ottawa, which offers a vision for people to have the resources they need to make decisions about their well-being and pursue their full potential. The strategy was...
NOVEMBER 2: Household hazardous waste event at the Westbrook Snow Dump
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting the last Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event of the year on Saturday, November 2 at the Westbrook Snow Dump, 200 Westbrook Road, near the Carp Road 417 exit. Residents are welcome to bring their hazardous...
New info and next steps for 6310 Hazeldean Road
La version française suivra Many residents are following this development proposal closely, so I wanted to provide a more detailed update about some of the information shared at Planning & Housing Committee last month, and "what's next" now that the zoning by-law...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 19, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m at the annual 9runrun event, celebrating 15 years! The event raises money for the First Responders Foundation, focused on improving mental health resources for first responders in Ottawa. https://youtu.be/tuuqo839r_Q Also available as a podcast...
You’re invited to Para Transpo Talk
La version française suit OC Transpo is excited to introduce a new, more accessible format for Para Transpo customer engagement. Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers. All Para Transpo customers, their...
O-Train Line 1 service impacted by planned maintenance between October 19 and November 3
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 service will be adjusted on weekends and late at night on specific weekdays between Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, November 3, while Rideau Transit Maintenance performs required maintenance work along the entire line. These...
Committee moves to institute new license for vaping product retailers
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee approved a by-law that requires retailers of vaping products to obtain a new business license. Specialty vaping retailers are subject to inspections and regulation under...
City to conduct a count of those experiencing homelessness to understand their needs
La version française suit The City, alongside partner agencies, will conduct the 2024 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count from 12 pm on Wednesday, October 23 to 12 pm on Thursday, October 24. This important initiative provides a snapshot of homelessness in Ottawa, which helps...
Before the snow, be in the know about contracted snow removal
La version française suit Around this time of year, we all start thinking the same thing – when will the snow start? Then we shiver at the thought of shovelling. If you’re tossing your snow shovel this year and hiring a snow plow contractor instead, here are some...
Council approves changes to its Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan
La version française suit Council approved amendments and updates to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that it adopted in April. The changes include: Clarifying the reference to the applicable average market rent Revising the timeline for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 17, 2024
Committee approves new by-law to guide City waste collection
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a new Solid Waste Services By-law to guide the City’s waste collection, removal and disposal programs. The new by-law replaces the Solid Waste Management By-law, which has been in...