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April 23: Watch the Stittsville Volunteer Awards

The 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at CARDELREC–Goulbourn. The event is by invitation only, however all residents can watch a live feed of the ceremony courtesy of ISILive:...

Committee approves commemorative tree planting to mark Ottawa 200

La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee directed staff to plant one commemorative tree in each ward as part of the Ottawa 200 celebrations this year. The trees will be installed through the City’s existing Tree Dedication Program during...

Upcoming events in Stittsville

Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca April 2026 April 22: All About Turtles Forum On Earth Day, the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands will host their second annual community forum—an inspiring gathering designed to deepen public understanding of the ecological...

37 Wildpine: Site Plan Control application

The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application from Latitude Homes to construct a four-storey apartment building with 93 dwelling units. The site is located at the end of both Wildpine Court and Ravenscroft Court: Four storeys high 93 apartments,...

Combatting auto theft with Équité Association

La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service and Équité Association, a national not-for-profit that supports Canadian property and casualty insurers to fight fraud, are joining forces to combat and prevent auto thefts across Ottawa. Auto theft continues to be a...

NOTEBOOK: An update on speed cameras and school zone safety

When the Provincial government banned Automated Speed Enforcement (speed radar cameras) last fall, we all predicted an increase in speeding. New data confirms that's exactly what has happened. City staff measured before-and-after speeds at the eight original speed...

Call for volunteers – Earth Day cleanup at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park

Originally published on April 6, 2026 La version française suit Take action this Earth Day by helping care for our community and our planet. A community cleanup is a simple but powerful way to make a difference, and every individual effort counts. Join Councillor Glen...

MAY 2: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street (2026)

Jane’s Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by offering insights into local history, planning, design, and civic engagement through the simple act of walking and observing. It is named for Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) who was an urbanist and...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 18, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m in front of Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators in Stittsville. The Sens start the playoffs on the road in Carolina, with a game against the Hurricanes this afternoon. https://youtu.be/-eSVlYbzpPY This week’s updates: National...

Committees approve Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law

La version française suit At a special joint meeting today, the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee and the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved a new Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law. The proposed by‑law would allow the...

NOTEBOOK: Map of future transportation projects in Stittsville

The City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) sets out how the city will plan, develop, and operate its walking, cycling, transit and road networks over the next few decades. It’s meant to reflect the City’s new Official Plan (2022) by accommodating population growth to...

OC Transpo spring service begins Sunday, April 19

La version française suit OC Transpo’s spring service begins Sunday, April 19. This spring’s service includes bus service adjustments, seasonal schedule changes, and adjustments for construction. New spring schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before heading out,...

Committee receives by-law report on strong performance, service modernization

La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received the 2025 annual report from By-law and Regulatory Services, outlining how the service responded to growing demand while continuing to exceed response time standards....

Committee approves zoning for new wellness spa in Kanata

La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a destination wellness spa in Kanata North. The main spa building would be three storeys tall and would include spa services and a restaurant....

Cleaning the Capital: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase

La version française suit As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, kids and youth across Stittsville are invited to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility: the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase: Our...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 11, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail, at the planet Earth sign just west of Stittsville. https://youtu.be/9fNxdRUo7bU This week’s updates: Cleaning the Capital - activities in Stittsville Waste pick-up reminders City partnership with Build Canada Homes...

April 30: Hobin Street sidewalk open house

La version française suit We’re hosting an open house on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School (27 Hobin St) so residents can view the proposed design for a sidewalk on Hobin Street from Carp Road to Crossing Bridge Park. This sidewalk...

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,...