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MEMO: July 1 Extreme Weather Event – rainfall amounts and next steps
I remain extremely thankful that Stittsville was not significantly affected by the July 1 storm, considering the large number of homes and businesses affected in other parts of Ottawa. We've been asking residents in Stittsville who had basement flooding to please...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 11, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at the stormwater pond between Boulonnais Grove and Paseana Place, and Terry Fox Drive (stormwater facility #1353). Stormwater ponds play a major role in flood control during major rain storms like the one we saw on July 1. This pond provides...
RESUBMISSION: Hazeldean at Savage Zoning By-law Amendment
City staff have received a re-submission of the Zoning By-law Amendment for the planning application at the corner of Hazeldean and Savage Drive (file No. D02-02-25-0070). All updated plans and studies can be reviewed on the City’s Development Application Search Tool...
2765 Palladium: Site Plan Control application
On June 17, 2026, the City of Ottawa received a Site Plan Control application for 2765 Palladium Drive. The site is located along the northwest corner of the Palladium Drive, Derreen Avenue, and Robert Grant Avenue traffic circle. The applicant is proposing to develop...
UPDATE: Hydro One tree cutting on Maple Grove Road
Photo: Empty land after the trees and vegetation were removed UPDATE (July 10): Our office met virtually with Hydro One on Friday morning and they provided the following updates: They are not planning any new tree planting on the site. They will be contacting...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Bus stop installation at Abbott @ Robert Grant
Construction of a new bus stop on Abbott Street near École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is expected to start the week of July 6, 2026. The stop is located at the south-west corner of Abbott Street and Robert Grant Avenue, and work should be completed by...
Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan
La version française suit The City is getting ready for an expected increase in traffic this fall as federal employees increase their in-office presence, regular traffic patterns return post-summer, and students resume at all levels throughout the region. To help...
UPDATE: Committee votes “no” to Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion
https://youtube.com/shorts/ctmZHojMuYE Some good news: Yesterday, Planning & Housing Committee rejected the proposal to add land west of Stittsville (along Fernbank Road) to the urban boundary. It still needs to go to City Council next week, and I’m confident they...
Upcoming Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance
Originally published May 1, 2025 La version française suit UPDATE: Maintenance work at the Paul Lindsay Park Stormwater Management Facility is anticipated to start the week of July 13. The work will be undertaken by the City’s contractor, Goldie Mohr Ltd. The initial...
Committee approves renovictions by-law to offer added tenant protection
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a new by-law to help protect tenants from bad-faith evictions for renovations and repairs. The Rental Renovation Licence By-law(link is external) would require landlords to obtain a licence...
NOTEBOOK: Update on the Village Green at 5100 Robert Grant Avenue
Regional Group has submitted a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5100 Robert Grant Avenue, to remove a condition from the zoning requiring a 2,500 square meter landscaped central plaza, or a "Village Green" for the Fernbank area. Watch this video where I...
UPDATE: Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion at committee July 8
The Official Plan Amendment application for the Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on July 8, 2026. Claridge Homes has applied to amend the Official Plan and expand the Urban Boundary to include the properties...
UPDATE: Heavy rainfall / storm recovery
La version française suit Updated Thursday, July 2 Storm recovery is underway across the city and will continue over the next few days. Crews have been out responding to reports of tree, road and infrastructure damage and will continue to assess service requests as...
July 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...
NOTEBOOK: Youth ride free on OC Transpo this summer
Originally published June 21, 2026 La version française suit 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...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca July 2026 July 4: Planner and Journal Meetup If you love journaling, bullet journalsing, art journaling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637...
PHOTOS: Canada Day flag raising (2026)
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Canada Day flag raising ceremony in #Stittsville! A big crowd on a very hot day. Thank you to: - Kat Krumova and the Hazeldean Gardens choir - Ole for hoisting the flag - Aspira Hazeldean Gardens for co-hosting today’s event...
How you can help Stittsville Main Street bloom!
La version française suit Would you or your company like to be recognized for contributing to the beautification of Stittsville’s Main Street? Please consider sponsoring the 2026 Main Street Hanging Flower Basket Program. Your support will enhance Stittsville’s...
PHOTOS: Stittsville Family Bike Ride (2026)
La version française suit A great morning for our 5th annual Stittsville Family Bike Ride! We had big bikes, little bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, electric bikes, bike trailers… and people of all ages. To celebrate our 5th year we cycled 5 kilometres around...
City of Ottawa fireworks regulations and safety
La version française suit (Photos: Canada Day Fireworks 2023 via @love.stittsville) Originally published June 24, 2024 The City reminds residents about the regulations around Canada Day fireworks – including no discharging on public properties, age requirements and...
