by Glen Gower | Mar 14, 2026 | Notebook
There were two files related to the Goulbourn Wetlands at City Council this week. The wetlands are west of Stittsville near the Trans Canada Trail. First, City Council approved an expansion of the Tomlinson Stittsville Quarry. The item was carried unanimously. Here...
by Glen Gower | Mar 14, 2026 | Information
Good morning! Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail just west of Stittsville Main Street. A winter wonderland this morning. This week’s updates: Good luck to Collinda Joseph – going for gold in curling at the Paralympics Emergency preparedness...
by Glen Gower | Mar 13, 2026 | Notebook
March 18 is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, so we kicked off our Transit Committee meeting with a special ceremony recognizing the dedicated, skillful work of 18 OC Transpo representatives. Thank you for your service and dedication! Impacts of...
by Glen Gower | Mar 11, 2026 | Information, Notebook
La version française suit (This post is adapted from an update that was originally published on my Substack newsletter.) Late last fall, the provincial government announced plans to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities (CAs) down to seven. For the Ottawa...
by Glen Gower | Mar 7, 2026 | Information
Good morning! Today I’m at the Mapleton stormwater pond, at the edge of the Carp River. This week’s updates: Coldest Night of the Year raises over $21,000 for Lionhearts Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority – Carp River watershed flood outlook...