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Seasonal winter parking restrictions coming December 1

Seasonal winter parking restrictions will be in effect from December 1 to March 31 this winter. Several additional streets in Stittsville will have parking restrictions this winter, and are listed below. Please check the signs in your neighbourhood and make sure you...

Amberway Park survey: What we heard

(Photo: The west side of Amberway Park in early August 2026. / Le côté ouest du parc Amberway au début d’août 2026.) The results are in! Our survey on the future of Amberway Park is now closed, after 28 days of accepting feedback. We received 67 responses, nearly all...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 31, 2026

🎃 Happy Halloween! This morning I’m on James Lewis Avenue, just south of Fernbank via Brightside. There are lots of events and activities happening for Halloween this weekend including the annual Pumpkin Parade on Sunday, November 1 at Village Square Park. (Also...

November 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar

La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar highlighting key commemorative dates from different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to human rights, inclusion, and diversity. This is the final Multicultural & Human Rights...

Hartin House on Cedarow Court up for designation at Built Heritage committee November 5

The City of Ottawa’s Heritage Planning staff are recommending that 10 Cedarow Court in Stittsville be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Known as the David Hartin House, the building dates back to 1876 and is one of only a few remaining stone...

Upcoming events in Stittsville

Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca November 2026 November 1: Stittsville Pumpkin Parade Bring your jack-o'-lantern to the 12th annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade on November 1 at 7:00 p.m.! Hundreds of pumpkins will light up Village Square Park...

Construction notice: Sweetnam Drive traffic calming

Construction for traffic calming improvements on Sweetnam Drive will start at the end of October and last through November. The work includes the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the pathway just north of Harry Douglas Drive, with a speed hump placed on each...

Congratulations to councillor-elect Chelsea Walton!

Her campaign slogan was: “The experience to navigate City Hall, the heart to advocate for Stittsville.” And that pretty much says it all. She worked incredibly hard over the past 5+ months on this campaign, and she is going to be a great leader for our community. I’m...

Granite Ridge stormwater pond maintenance

Originally published on May 25, 2026 La version française suit UPDATE - October 27, 2026: The pond clean-out and drainage ditch rehabilitation work have been completed, and the site has been reinstated and is open to the public. Approximately 5,000 tonnes of sediment...

Upcoming Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance

Originally published May 1, 2025 La version française suit UPDATE - October 27, 2026: Maintenance work is now complete, with 1,500 tonnes of sediment having been removed from the pond. The contractor has reinstated the site, however the temporary fencing will remain...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 24, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m on Abbott Street at Ponderosa (near the roundabout at Cranesbill/Rouncey), checking out one of Stittsville’s many creative Halloween displays. This week’s updates: - Stittsville Legion Poppy Campaign - Looking back at the Stittsville Muslim...

Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Elections is October 26

Originally published October 19, 2026 La version française suit Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Elections is on Monday, October 26. You will have the opportunity to vote at your assigned voting place for your choice of Mayor, City Councillor and School Board...

Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall

Originally published October 20, 2026 La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is encouraging residents to protect themselves and their loved ones this respiratory illness season by receiving recommended vaccines. Starting Monday, October 26, COVID-19 and...

NOVEMBER 7: Household hazardous waste drop-off at Westbrook Snow Dump

La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Westbrook Snow Dump Facility 200 Westbrook Road 8 am to 4 pm Please note that electronic waste is not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste...

Update: Committee of Adjustment to consider outdoor storage permission at 5977 Hazeldean Road

UPDATE (October 20, 2026): The Committee of Adjustment adjourned this application from the October 20 meeting to allow more time for the City's planning and forestry staff to further review the proposal. The item will be considered at a future meeting of the Committee...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 17, 2026

Good morning! Today is the annual 9runrun event, in support of the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, focused on mental health support. There’s a 21km run, a 10km run, a 5km run, and a family 2km run. If you’re driving in the area of Abbott Street, from Stittsville...

UPDATED: Planned power interruption on Carp Road, Neil Avenue and Hazeldean Road Rescheduled to October 18

UPDATE (October 15, 2026): Hydro Ottawa had originally scheduled this planned maintenance work for September 25. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the underground maintenance activity and planned power interruption has been rescheduled for October 18. The post below...