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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...
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...
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....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 22, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Kittiwake Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/rJ5kTHH530E This week’s updates: City budget: $23-million (plus more) allocated for affordable housing construction Resident pop-up at No Frills this morning, 10am-12pm...
DECEMBER 11: Coyote information session with Coyote Watch Canada
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 federal not-for-profit organization...
RECAP: Anti-fraud presentation by OPP
La version française suit A special thank you to Staff Sgt. Chris Sturgeon from the Ontario Provincial Police for sharing practical tips and strategies to help safeguard your finances and personal information at our recent anti-fraud workshop. Thank you to residents...
Construction info for 37 Wildpine Court
La version française suit The development at 37 Wildpine will include a four storey, 94-unit apartment building, and a semi-detached home. A public road connection between Ravenscroft Court and Wildpine Court will be created through the site. The apartment building...
NOVEMBER 25: CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary Celebration
Originally published November 13, 2025 La version française suit CARDELREC–Goulbourn is turning 25! Join Councillor Glen Gower and the CARDELREC team as we celebrate 25 years of bringing community together on Tuesday, November 25. The Welcome Reception begins at 6:00...
Committee approves budget to strengthen safe and reliable emergency response
La version française suit The City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026. These investments will help strengthen emergency and protective services across Ottawa, ensuring timely response and reliable...
Committee approves budget with $23.3-million investment in affordable and supportive housing
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026, which includes $91.8 million in net operating funding and $24.1 million in capital funding. The City will invest the bulk of that capital, $23.3 million, to develop...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 19, 2025
UPDATE: Blasting operations in the Stittsville area (November 2025)
La version française suit NOTE: Under municipal rules, blasting companies are required to complete a pre-blast survey for all structures within 75 metres of a blasting site, and are required to provide notification about the blasting to everyone within 150 metres of...
NOTEBOOK: Expanded recycling options coming to Ontario residents on January 1
La version française suit (This post was originally shared on my Substack newsletter.) Here’s part of an email I received from a Stittsville resident named Vince back in June: “I would just like to register my dissatisfaction with this 3 bag garbage limit nonsense....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 15, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the future site of Fernbank District Park, along Lift Lane / Clintonia Street. https://youtu.be/MoZFhGvavlA This week’s updates: Maplewood Secondary School official opening Thanks to the Legion for the Remembrance Day ceremony Recap of “Are...
