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Join Us for the Fall 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign!
La version française suit Registration for the Cleaning the Capital Fall 2026 Campaign is now open from August 25 to October 2, 2026. Residents, schools, businesses, and community groups are invited to take part in this city-wide initiative that helps keep Ottawa...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca August 2026 August 27: Music & Movies in the Park (CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN) We invite you to bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and smiles for our second annual Stittsville Village Association Music & Movies in...
Youth ride free on OC Transpo evenings and weekends starting September 1
La version française suit Beginning September 1, youth from age 11 to 18 ride free on OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo on weekdays after 5 pm, weekends and holidays. Here’s how to travel for free: Purchase a $4 Presto card if you don’t already have one. Set a...
Council updated on progress since 2024 Rural Summit
La version française suit Council today received an update on actions taken since the 2024 Rural Summit(link is external) to improve services and quality of life in rural Ottawa. The update reflects priorities identified through the summit, six community workshops...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 26, 2026
PHOTOS: 2026 Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony in Stittsville
Thank you to everyone who joined us to kick off Capital Pride week with our fifth annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Village Square Park. The rain stopped just in time for the event, featuring guest speaker Pat Nikolovski - better known as DJ PowrHaus. She's a high...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / August 22, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of École élémentaire publique Cassiopée – Stittsville’s newest elementary school. It’s located in Westwood at the corner of Cope and Dagenham. It opens to students this week, along with other french-language schools in Stittsville. A...
More ways to move this fall: transit, traffic, travel planning tools
La version française suit This fall, more people are expected to be travelling across Ottawa as schools, workplaces and other activities return to regular schedules. Roads are expected to be busier, and some trips may take longer than they do today. OC Transpo is also...
Fernbank District Park consultation begins
La version française suit The city has begun public consultations for the development of Fernbank District Park. Visit the city’s online engagement platform, Engage Ottawa, to download a high-resolution version of the concept plan and learn more about the project. You...
Du 18 au 27 septembre : Journées des voisins de Stittsville
English version Nous lançons un nouvel événement à Stittsville appelé « Journées des voisins de Stittsville » pour encourager les résidentes et les résidents à organiser de petits rassemblements dans leur quartier. Apprenez à connaître les gens de votre rue avec un...
SEPTEMBER 18-27: Stittsville Neighbour Days
en francais We’re launching a new Stittsville event called "Stittsville Neighbour Days" to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood. Get to know the people on your street with a potluck, a movie night, a park clean-up, or anything...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 19, 2026
OC Transpo Fall service changes begin August 30
La version française suit The next major OC Transpo seasonal schedule changes begin on Sunday, August 30, just ahead of back-to-school and the end of summer holidays. At a high level Frequency on O-Train Line 1 will be improved, to accommodate increased ridership...
OC Transpo Customer Information Sessions
Originally published July 25, 2026 La version française suit OC Transpo is hosting customer information sessions across the city to connect with customers directly. At these sessions, General Manager Rick Leary and his team will discuss how the Customer-First Action...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / August 15, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at CARDELREC - home of the Erica Wiebe Gymnasium. Erica will be here this afternoon for a special event to celebrate 10 years since she won an Olympic Gold Medal in Rio in wrestling. Drop by between 3:30pm-6:30pm to Meet Erica, see some...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Huntmar Drive culvert renewal (August 17-21)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa will be undertaking culvert renewal work on Huntmar Drive, approximately 0.19 km south of Palladium Drive, from August 17 to August 21, 2026. The work is part of the City's annual infrastructure maintenance program...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 12, 2026
Upcoming Granite Ridge stormwater pond maintenance
Originally published on May 25, 2026 La version française suit UPDATE – August 10, 2026: Maintenance work at the Granite Ridge Stormwater Management Facility (164 Iber Road) is expected to begin later this month. The work will include: Removal of accumulated sediment...
August 12: Planned Hydro Ottawa power outage at 1531 Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit On August 12, 2026, Hydro Ottawa will have a planned power interruption affecting customers located at 1531 Stittsville Main Street as part of the ongoing Stittsville Main Street Underground Infrastructure Installation Project. We recognize...
New 2026 edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer’s Guide is now available
La version française suit The third edition of the Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer's Guide is available now! We've expanded the booklet to 36 pages, full of information on topics such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, city services, and more. It's...
