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Committee approves hardscaping licence to improve accountability and protect consumers
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new business licensing regime for hardscaping contractors in Ottawa. This initiative aims to address frequent issues with non-compliant hardscaping work on private...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 16, 2025
November 10: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
(Photo: Liard Street after the 2022 derecho) We’re hosting a panel discussion on how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. How will our infrastructure and services need to adapt in the future? And what are...
Fall 2025 tree planting update
La version française suit Forestry Services’ fall calliper tree planting program began on October 1, and will run until mid to late November, weather permitting. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through Forestry Services’...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca October 2025 October 16: Stittsville Village Association Annual General Meeting The Stittsville Village Association is holding an Annual General meeting on October 16 at 6:30 p.m., at the CARDEL Recreation Centre, upstairs...
UPDATE: Kanata-Stittsville Primary Care Health Hub
La version française suit Today at City Hall, the Finance committee approved a new Ottawa Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy. The strategy includes hiring a primary care ambassador focused on recruitment, advocating to the Province for policy...
Annual COVID-19 and flu vaccines roll out ahead of respiratory illness season
La version française suit Annual COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines have begun to roll out across the community in preparation for respiratory illness season. Vaccines are currently being offered to high-risk populations, with availability expanding to the general...
Committee approves plan to attract more primary care providers to Ottawa
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy to help bring more family doctors and other primary care providers to Ottawa. The strategy outlines 10 actions the City could...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Here are a few upcoming activities we're hosting at the Stittsville Branch. English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en anglais Wednesday Oct 15 and Wednesday, Oct 22, 5:15pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025) Join our free English Conversation Group to...
Myths and facts about Lansdowne Park
La version française suit I've received a few emails from residents with questions and opinions about Lansdowne Park. I haven't made a decision yet on whether or not I will support the Lansdowne 2.0 project. We're waiting for a report to Committee and Council,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 11, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the corner of Hobin and Renshaw at one of Stittsville’s great Halloween houses. (Let me know about other haunted houses in Stittsville – send me an email at glen.gower@ottawa.ca!) https://youtu.be/9cN7gVvg6rc This week's updates: Peak...
NOTEBOOK: Why are we being so friendly to housing?
This week City Council received the Housing Innovation Task Force report and approved a series of measures to help deal with Ottawa’s housing crisis. The approved measures include things like: Streamlining rules and processes to make approvals faster Creating a more...
Extended collection hours during peak leaf and yard waste season
La version française suit Peak leaf and yard season is almost here. What does this mean? Starting on Tuesday, October 14 waste collection operators have until 8 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste at the curb. The peak season typically lasts for...
PHOTOS: Robert Grant Avenue Pre-Opening
La version française suit What a great day on Robert Grant Avenue last Saturday for our special "pre-opening" activities. In the morning, nearly 200 hockey players took part in a ball hockey tournament and fundraiser organized by the Stittsville Minor Hockey...
560 Hazeldean: Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision application for the property located at 560 Hazeldean Road, located on the south side of Hazeldean Road, approximately halfway between Terry Fox Road and the...
Council approves plan to address Ottawa’s housing crisis
La version française suit Council approved a new comprehensive plan to help deal with Ottawa’s housing crisis. The bold strategy approved by Council will change how the City approaches housing, removing obstacles and using all available tools to support building more...
NOTEBOOK: (Almost) a week without driving
La version française suit This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter. Lots of bike rides, a bit of transit, some walking, one taxi trip, and (gasp!) a drive at the very end of the very last day of the week. That’s what my Week Without Driving looked like....
Share your feedback on the West Ridge bike lane and sidewalk project
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has started a study along West Ridge Drive in response to traffic and pedestrian safety concerns raised by residents and outlined in the Transportation Master Plan. The purpose of this study is to recommend permanent...
Q&A: Truck traffic on Fernbank
Since early in 2025, we've received dozens of inquiries from residents about truck traffic on Fernbank Road, between Stittsville Main Street and Westridge Drive. Most of this truck traffic is accessing the CFT storage facility at 6591 Fernbank Road west of...
Construction info for 6171 Hazeldean
La version française suit Latitude Homes will begin tree removal for the subdivision at 6171 Hazeldean Road on October 7, 2025. The property is located on the north side of Hazeldean Road, between the water tower and the new Starbucks/Halo plaza, and immediately south...
