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Committee of Adjustment to consider outdoor storage permission at 5977 Hazeldean Road
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Committee of Adjustment (CoA) will consider an application for a change to the rear yard of the warehouse at 5977 Hazeldean Road, located in an MS2 zone. The applicant requires the permission of the committee to expand a fenced-in...
Thanksgiving 2026 schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 12. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Overnight road closure on Stittsville Main
La version française suit Update (October 6, 2026): Overnight construction work at 1412 Stittsville Main Street, will continue nightly from Tuesday, October to Sunday, October 11 between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Detours will be in place for the duration of...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca October 2026 Every Friday and Saturday until November 7: Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours Let's take a stroll down the alleys and side streets of Stittsville. A 90 minute tour will take you to the legends of the...
UPDATE: 6250 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
UPDATE October 5, 2026: This application was approved by City Council on September 9, 2026. Following that, however, a technical error was discovered related to the parcels listed in the zoning bylaw amendment. As a result, the application has been re-opened with the...
Memo: Update on O-Train East Extension
The following is correspondence received from OC Transpo General Manager Rick Leary on Friday, October 2, providing an update on the O-Train eastern extension between Blair and Trim stations. La version française suit The purpose of this email is to provide a status...
Call for volunteers to help maintain Stittsville’s outdoor skating rinks
(Photo: Skating rink at Village Square Park, January 2026) La version française suit We're recruiting volunteers to help out at Stittsville's outdoor rinks this year. There are 18 outdoor rink locations in our community, and every rink is maintained 100% by community...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 3, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at the Abbott-Iber Woodlot on Abbott Street between Iber Road and Talltree Crescent. This maple grove was once part of the McCurdy farm. This week’s updates: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre celebrates 40 years Thanks to the Rotary Club...
Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections will take place from October 1 to 4
La version française suit Originally published on September 25, 2026 Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections will take place from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4, between 10 am and 8 pm. During Special Advance Voting Days, eligible...
October 3: Planned power interruption on Hazeldean Road
On October 3, 2026, Hydro Ottawa will be installing underground infrastructure that will impact customers on Hazeldean Road. To complete this work safely, a planned power interruption is required. You may notice an increased construction presence and traffic control...
Fall 2026 tree planting update
La version française suit Forestry Services’ fall caliper tree planting program is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 1, and will run until mid-November, weather permitting. This includes 160 new trees to be planted in parks, at City facilities, and along streets...
Construction notice: Orville Street culvert replacement
Orville Street between Ralphpark Street and Bradley Street will be closed from Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 am to Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The contractor, Goldie Mohr Ltd. will be replacing a culvert. Access for local residents affected in the closure area will be...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 1, 2026
October 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...
1770 and 1820 Shea Road and 5971 Flewellyn Road: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment application
Update - October 1, 2026 The applicant has submitted a revised proposal with the following changes: New address added to subject lands (5971 Flewellyn Road) Unit count reduced from 360 to 309 Mixed-use commercial/residential block (GM Zone) now included The post below...
PHOTOS: Marion Gullock Park commemorative naming ceremony
On September 26, a bright and sunny Saturday morning in Stittsville, more than 75 people gathered for a commemorative naming ceremony at Marion Gullock Park. We were joined by Marion's family, including her son Andrew and her daughter Barb who shared some memories of...
Join Us for the Fall 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign!
Originally published August 27, 2026 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...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 26, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of the new “Field Notes from Stittsville” mural on the side of Pretty Pots on Stittsville Main Street. Funded through Ottawa’s Paint It Up! program, this is a collaboration between artist Sasha French (Birdgirl Arts) and the...
Council matches donations to help flood-impacted residents recover
La version française suit As residents continue to recover from the July 1 extreme weather event, Council today approved matching donations to the Canadian Red Cross appeal. The City will match all donations from Canadian individuals and corporations made through the...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 schedule changes
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Client Services The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre...
