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Committee approves zoning for new wellness spa in Kanata
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a destination wellness spa in Kanata North. The main spa building would be three storeys tall and would include spa services and a restaurant....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 15, 2026
Cleaning the Capital: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase
As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, kids and youth across Stittsville are invited to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility: the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase: Our Clean Community. Artwork must...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 11, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail, at the planet Earth sign just west of Stittsville. https://youtu.be/9fNxdRUo7bU This week’s updates: Cleaning the Capital - activities in Stittsville Waste pick-up reminders City partnership with Build Canada Homes...
April 30: Hobin Street sidewalk open house
We’re hosting an open house on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School (27 Hobin St) so residents can view the proposed design for a sidewalk on Hobin Street from Carp Road to Crossing Bridge Park. This sidewalk is a priority project in...
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,...
Partnership with Build Canada Homes promises 3,000 new homes, with focus on affordable and supportive housing
La version française suit In a joint meeting today, the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee advanced a partnership with the federal government to support 3,000 affordable and market rental homes in Ottawa. The majority of...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on April 9, 2026
La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee on Thursday, April 9. Restoring full O-Train Line 1 service OC Transpo continues to work with Rideau Transit Group (RTG) and Alstom to implement a condition monitoring system, replace the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 9, 2026
Council approves refreshed 10-year plan to improve housing stability, reduce homelessness
La version française suit Council today approved a refreshed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The long-term roadmap will also rely on annual work plans to help measure progress on efforts to improve housing stability and support residents experiencing or at risk...
PHOTOS: Celebrating gold medalist Collinda Joseph
La version française suit It was an honour to proclaim April 4 as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa on behalf of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Collinda recently captured a gold medal with Canada’s wheelchair curling team at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, an...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca April 2026 April 18: Amateur Radio Day Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaimed April 18, as World Amateur Radio Day in Ottawa and Ottawa-area Amateur Radio enthusiasts are celebrating with community engagement events across the...
Committee approves revitalization framework for downtown Ottawa
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan that recognizes a strong downtown economy is foundational to increasing investment, attracting and retaining talent, fostering...
Call for volunteers – Earth Day cleanup at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park
La version française suit Take action this Earth Day by helping care for our community and our planet. A community cleanup is a simple but powerful way to make a difference, and every individual effort counts. Join Councillor Glen Gower and his team on April 22 at...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 4, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m along Poole Creek in the Wyldewood neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/7KmDUc1wEO4 This week’s updates: Happy Easter and Happy Passover TODAY: Celebrating Collinda Joseph’s gold medal at CARDELREC-Goulbourn Cleaning the Capital, including a...
April 4: Celebrating Stittsville’s Gold Medal Paralympian Collinda Joseph
Originally published on March 27, 2026 Join us on Saturday, April 4 at CARDELREC–Goulbourn (1500 Shea Road) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to celebrate Stittsville’s own Collinda Joseph and her gold medal performance in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Paralympic Winter...
Easter Weekend schedule changes (2026)
Originally published on March 31, 2026 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1...
Spring is here — Join the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign in Stittsville!
Originally published on March 22, 2026 La version française suit Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from...
NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s fleet numbers begin to stabilize with the arrival of more electric buses
La version française suit This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. For the week of March 22-28, OC Transpo had an average of 542 buses available for weekday service – a marked improvement from early January, when that number was as low as 467. OC...
Cue the street sweepers, spring has arrived!
La version française suit What do longer days, birds chirping and snow melting into catch basins all have in common? The Roads and Parking Services team know exactly what it means. It signals that the time has come to shift their focus from clearing snow to cleaning...
