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May 26: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase
La version française suit As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, we’re proud to present the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase, a creative outdoor exhibition celebrating environmental stewardship and community pride. This initiative invited kids and...
Upcoming Granite Ridge stormwater pond maintenance
The City of Ottawa will be undertaking maintenance work on the Granite Ridge stormwater management (SWM) pond and drainage ditch located at 164 Iber Road and 185 Iber Road, respectively. This work is scheduled to begin this summer. WHY: Stormwater management ponds are...
4 Baywood: Guardian Angels Elementary School Site Plan Control application
A Site Plan Control application has been submitted by the Ottawa Catholic School Board to build two one-storey additions to Guardian Angels Elementary School, located on the south side of Baywood Drive. The proposal will add six new classrooms with an additional 846...
May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2
UPDATE: This event will now have a project overview presentation starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. Originally posted on May 3, 2026 La version française suit The second open house for the Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood development plan...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca May 2026 May 26: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, we’re proud to present the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase, a creative outdoor exhibition celebrating environmental...
June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
Originally published February 8, 2026 La version française suit Join us for the fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 23, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Par-La-Ville Park in the Fairwinds neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Ottawa Race Weekend Queensway traffic School zone traffic calming “Slow Down for Us” signs Councillor Chat TODAY at Food Basics, 10am-12pm Monday: Health Care Equity in...
MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action
Originally published May 9, 2026 La version française suit Join us in person to learn more about OPH services as well as their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion! Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on some of...
Proposed “speed cushions” near St. Stephen School and Sacred Heart High School
La version française suit Last fall, the Ontario Government banned the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (speed cameras) anywhere in the province, including school zones. As a replacement, they’ve created a new “Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF)” with $210-million...
Let’s Bike Month – Discover your ward by bike!
La version française suit Discover your ward by bike: Stittsville is a FREE, in-person workshop which will take a small group on a guided bike ride around Stittsville Ward on June 12 at 1pm, leaving from Rouncey Park. Along the way we will stop at different pieces of...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 20, 2026
Committee takes steps to speed up new home construction in Ottawa
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved changes to the Official Plan that will help reduce delays in new housing construction. The changes will allow the City to approve new subdivisions faster while still making sure water, sewer...
6250 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 6250 Hazeldean Road. The site is at the corner of Hazeldean and Carp where the Petro-Canada gas station is located. The owner, Suncor, wants...
June is Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa
Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike everywhere or want to try for the very first time, everyone is welcome to join....
Committee expands Rain Ready Ottawa to help more residents protect their homes from flooding
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a new pilot rebate stream under the City’s Rain Ready Ottawa program to help residents and multi-residential housing providers better manage rainwater and reduce flooding risks. The...
319 Huntmar: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for the construction of six residential buildings at 319 Huntmar Drive, between Tanger Outlets and the Queensway. Feedmill Creek runs along the north side of the property. Each...
Spring is here — Join the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign in Stittsville!
Originally published on March 22, 2026 La version française suit Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from...
Victoria Day schedule changes (2026)
Originally published May 13, 2026 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 18. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 16, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Ralph Street Park (on Ralphpark Street). This week at City Council I introduced a “notice of motion” to rename this park in memory of Marion Gullock, a tireless and dedicated volunteer who lived on this street for nearly 68 years....
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on May 14, 2026
La version française suit Celebrating safety At the start of meeting, we recognized the recipients of this year’s Chief Safety Officer Award, Safe Driving Awards, and the Transecure Call of the Year Award, and their efforts to make our city a safer and better place....
