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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
(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 maintaining safe operating...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 27, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Banyon Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood. (Does anyone know the history of the park name?) This week’s updates: Wrapping up the Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival Sunday: Stittsville Family Bike Ride Sunday: Hazardous Waste...
5100 Robert Grant: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5100 Robert Grant Avenue. The site is a vacant rectangular parcel of land extending from the east side of Robert Grant Avenue to the west side of Livery Street....
NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Collinda Joseph
La version française suit On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved my motion for a commemorative naming in honour of Collinda Joseph. Collinda is a Canadian Paralympic athlete who was a member of Canada’s wheelchair curling team that won bronze at the 2022...
NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Tysen Lefebvre
La version française suit On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved a motion I had introduced for a commemorative naming to honour the late Tysen Lefebvre. Tysen was an extraordinary young man whose courage and generosity inspired our entire community. Despite...
UPDATE: Hydro One tree cutting on Maple Grove Road
Photo: Empty land after the trees and vegetation were removed UPDATE (June 26): On Thursday afternoon, our office met with Hydro One to discuss the situation in more detail. During this meeting, we raised several key issues on behalf of the community: We requested...
Committee receives 2025 Parking Services Annual Report
La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today received the 2025 Parking Services Annual Report. The report highlights ongoing work to provide affordable, secure, accessible and convenient public parking across Ottawa through...
Council modernizes business license rules and reduces red tape
La version française suit Council today approved a new Licensing By-law following a full review of the current rules, modernizing how the City licenses businesses while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens. It removes licensing requirement for group homes,...
Canada Day schedule changes (2026)
La version française suit The City would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only....
OC Transpo summer service begins Sunday, June 28
La version française suit OC Transpo’s summer service begins Sunday, June 28, with seasonal bus schedule changes, Line 4 service adjustments, and construction related detours. New summer schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before you travel, use the Travel...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 24, 2026
Nominations open for 2026 Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award
The City is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You can complete nominations for both awards either online or by downloading a nomination form from the Order of Ottawa award webpage. The...
