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NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on May 14, 2026
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. I had the honour of...
6250 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application
The City of Ottawa has received a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application for 6250 Hazeldean Road, where the Petro-Can gas station is located. The applicant is proposing to partially redevelop the site to add a single-storey restaurant and...
UPDATE: Stittsville South Urban Boundary Expansion comes to committee on May 20
The Official Plan Amendment application for the Stittsville South Urban Boundary Expansion is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on May 20, 2026. The land is approximately 15.8 hectares and located at the northwest corner of the Shea Road and Flewellyn...
Giveaway Weekend is back!
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend! Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Place your gently...
Council updated on efforts to speed up housing development in Ottawa
La version française suit Council today received an update on the progress of the Housing Acceleration Plan. Council approved the plan in October 2025, with 58 actions that overhaul the City’s approach to housing to clear the way to get more new homes built. The plan...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca May 2026 May 1-30: Sylvie Sabourin Photo Exhibition Be sure to visit the spectacular imagery captured by local photographer, Sylvie Sabourin, at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main...
NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Marion Gullock
I will be introducing a notice of motion on Wednesday at City Council for a commemorative naming to honour the late Marion Gullock. Marion lived in Stittsville for close to 68 years and played a vital role in the formation of many of our local groups and activities...
Victoria Day schedule changes (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 Centre will be open for urgent...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 13, 2026
SPEAKING NOTES: Rick Leary’s 10 point plan for OC Transpo
This morning I joined OC Transpo General Manager Rick Leary and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at City Hall for a media conference. After joining OC Transpo in late March, Leary was ready to present his priorities for the transit agency. Here is a copy of his speaking notes,...
MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action
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 the key services they offer. The...
UPDATE: Breaking down Taggart’s Idylea zoning by-law amendment
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Taggart and Tamarack for part of 6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road, known as the Idylea subdivision. They want to change the zoning on part of the land to permit...
Progress update on park projects in Stittsville (2026)
La version française suit With the warm weather finally here, we are getting lots of inquiries about progress on future parks and park renewals in Stittsville. Here’s the latest information that we have as of May 2026. We’ll continue to post updates on this page as...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 9, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Henry Walker Grove Trail at the edge of the Goulbourn Wetlands. https://youtu.be/Mf-dbl9um9E This week’s updates: World Migratory Bird Day Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Plan update A tour of OC Transpo’s zero-emission bus garage Blasting at...
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,...
NOTEBOOK: A tour of OC Transpo’s electric bus garage
La version française suit This week, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and I went on a behind-the-scenes tour of OC Transpo’s electric bus garage. It was a great opportunity to see up close how Ottawa’s transit system is evolving. OC Transpo is in the middle of the biggest...
UPDATE: Blasting operations in the Stittsville area
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...
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...
Spring 2026 tree planting update
(Photo: Volunteers participate in a community tree planting event organized by the Eco West Enders in October 2025.) La version française suit Forestry Services’ spring caliper tree planting program begins this week and will run until mid-June, weather permitting....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 6, 2026
