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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,...
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...
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
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 of new sanitary and storm...
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...
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...
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...
Spraying for Wild Parsnip begins June 15
La version française suit 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...
PHOTOS: Roger Griffiths Avenue naming ceremony
La version française suit 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...
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...
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...
