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Spraying for Wild Parsnip begins June 15

Operations for this year’s Wild Parsnip Strategy will begin on June 15 and last approximately one week. A second round will occur in August. To minimize disturbance to our parks, only locations deemed to have a moderate to high level of infestation and a high risk to...

PHOTOS: Roger Griffiths Avenue naming ceremony

On Saturday morning we officially unveiled the street signs for "Roger Griffiths Avenue" in the Mapleton neighbourhood in Stittsville. We held a short ceremony at Maize Park, followed by a procession to the new street led by bagpiper Jordan McConnell. Roger's...

JULY 1, 2026: Canada Day events in Stittsville 🇨🇦

La version française suit Before July 1: Show Your Pride 🇨🇦 Before Canada Day, show your pride in Canada by purchasing a lawn sign, "Proudly Canadian" or "Canada - Strong and Free" from the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville. Signs cost $15 each and the profits from...

Join us for the Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony! (2026) 🇨🇦

La version française suit Councillor Glen invites you to join us on July 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Stittsville sign (Kavanagh Green) for a special Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony. This annual tradition, now in its fifth year, aims to promote civic pride and kick...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 13, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m at Maize Park, ahead of the Roger Griffiths Avenue Naming Ceremony happening at 11:00 a.m. Richcraft is also hosting a bbq for residents in the Mapleton neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Events today: Lions Community BBQ, Mosaic Harmony...

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,...

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Overnight road closure on Stittsville Main, June 7-16

Originally published May 31, 2026 La version française suit UPDATE (June 12): The overnight construction work on Stittsville Main Street (between Abbott and Orville) has been completed earlier than anticipated. No additional closures are required this week. There are...

NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on June 11, 2026

Employee Recognition Month We started the meeting by recognizing and thanking the entire OC Transpo team for their commitment, service, and continued dedication to keeping Ottawa moving, as we celebrate Employee Recognition Month in June. Service updates O-Train Line...

Friends of Stittsville Wetlands launch Turtle Conservation Program

PHOTO: Display models of Ontario’s eight native freshwater turtle species, left to righ: the Snapping, Painted, Northern Map, Eastern Musk, Blanding’s, Wood, Spotted, and Spiny Softshell Turtles. Photo by Bob Halberstadt The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are rolling...

Council approves City joining federal clean-fuel program

La version française suit Council today approved City participation in the federal Clean Fuel Regulations Program. The program allows municipalities to generate and sell credits for supplying verified clean energy that replaces fossil fuels in transportation. The City...

Upcoming events in Stittsville

Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca June 2026 June 1-30: Let's Bike Month 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...

June 28: Stittsville Family Bike Ride

Originally published June 1, 2026 La version française suit Join us for our fifth annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville! It's a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely weekend bike ride.We'll ride together on a...

JUNE 13: Roger Griffiths Avenue naming ceremony

Originally published on May 28, 2026 La version française suit Photo by John Major. Join Councillor Glen Gower, and special guests from the Stittsville community as we officially unveil the street sign honoring long-time resident, dedicated volunteer, and Canadian...

Everyone has a role to play in water safety

La version française suit Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it the opening of pools, beaches, and water parks. Whether you are enjoying a day at the beach or time at the pool, everyone has a role to play in water safety. Water safety knowledge is...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 6, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m at Constantine Luty Park, located between Cope and Paseana in the Fernbank neighbourhood. This week’s updates: A child is in critical condition after a balcony fall Reminders about water safety Stittsville Main Street overnight road closure...

NOTEBOOK: Infrastructure pressures, new road projects, and tough choices ahead

La version française suit (Photo from the 2022 Poole Creek Pathway bridge replacement between Beechfern and Riverbank in Wyldewood.) The City’s Finance Committee sunk its teeth into a meaty policy document on Tuesday titled “Long Range Financial Plan VI - Tax...

Window and balcony safety reminder following recent child falls

La version française suit A young child was seriously injured on Wednesday after falling from a fourth floor balcony at the Blackstone Village apartments in Stittsville. Our thoughts are with the family and the young child during this very difficult time. I know our...

Committee approves flexibility to maximize use of housing funds

La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a change that gives the City more flexibility to spend $44 million in federal housing funds it expects to receive in 2027. The federal government committed up to $176.3 million for Ottawa...