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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...
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...
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...
PHOTOS: 2026 Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This was the fifth edition of the festival and it was our biggest yet, with more than 130 participants: performers, exhibitors, food vendors, community groups...
JULY 1, 2026: Canada Day events in Stittsville 🇨🇦
Originally published June 14, 2026 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...
Join us for the Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony! (2026) 🇨🇦
Originally published June 14, 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...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling
La version française suit This summer, crews will be re-gravelling the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between West Ridge Drive and Ashton Station Road. Tendering has closed and a contract has been awarded, with construction running from early July to...
NOTEBOOK: Youth ride free on OC Transpo this summer
In July and August, Ottawa youth ages 11-18 will be able to ride OC Transpo free of charge. This new program was approved by City Council back in December during our annual budget process but I feel like it’s still under the radar for many families in the community....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 20, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park, ahead of our Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival happening from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 130 participants: performers, exhibitors, food vendors, community services, and lots more. See you there! This week’s...
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,...
Audit Committee discusses City’s bus service planning and scheduling practices
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today to receive and discuss reports including an audit examining how OC Transpo plans the routes and schedules for its bus service. The audit by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) makes 10...
RECAP: Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighbourhood open house #2
Staff held a second open house for the future neighbourhood known as Stittsville North (W2) on May 26. This future neighbourhood is located immediately west of Timbermere, and north of Hazeldean Road. The project team provided residents with an overview of the area’s...
UPDATE: Carp Road Widening project
La version française suit Photo: Display board from the November 2025 meeting about the updated Carp Road design. The Carp Road Widening project includes new lanes from Hazeldean to the 417, along with sidewalks, pathways, intersection upgrades, plus the installation...
Water service advisory for Hesse Crescent on Friday, June 19
La version française suit Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on Hesse Crescent, residents may experience interruptions in water service. Work is planned for Friday, June 19 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The map above shows the properties that may be affected. This...
Finding a primary care (doctors, clinics) in Stittsville
La version française suit (originally published September 2021) We're hearing from a lot of Stittsville residents who are having difficulty finding primary care. Local doctors accepting new patients are few-and-far between, and many clinics in the west end have...
New rules will strengthen drainage, grading for smaller housing projects
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved changes to the City’s Building By-law that would make sure drainage and stormwater are properly managed before building permits are approved. New smaller residential developments are now...
UPDATE: Here’s what was (likely) causing the overnight noise in Stittsville
La version française suit We’ve received many inquiries from residents about overnight noise in the northern part of Stittsville, north of Hazeldean Road and the Carp Road area. It was a bit of a mystery: there is no overnight construction work underway, or any noise...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 17, 2026
New grant program will help Ottawa communities prepare for extreme weather
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee and the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new three-year pilot Extreme Weather Preparedness Grant Program to help communities prepare for extreme weather...
Level Zero time drops sharply, improving paramedic availability
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received the 2025 annual report from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, highlighting a major drop in time at Level Zero, meaning paramedics are available to respond to emergencies...
