by Glen Gower | Oct 24, 2019 | Notebook
(PHOTO: A recycling bin placed in the middle of the sidewalk is a small obstacle that can have a big impact for people with mobility challenges.) Le français suit On Wednesday, I joined several of my City Council colleagues in the #Ottawa24hrAccessibilityChallenge....
by Glen Gower | Oct 22, 2019 | Notebook
Monday’s Built Heritage Sub-Committee (BHSC) was supposed to end on a high note, after the committee approved the creation of a new financial incentive program to encourage restoration and redevelopment for major heritage buildings in Ottawa. The City already...
by Glen Gower | Oct 10, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit As many of you know, I regularly take transit between Stittsville and City Hall downtown. I’ve been taking the train each day this week and spending time at Tunney’s station to observe the train-bus transfer point. It’s been a very rough...
by Glen Gower | Sep 27, 2019 | Information
Le français suit On Monday, I had the opportunity to visit the Stanley Avenue construction site for the Combined Sewer Storage Tunnel (CSST). It’s a massive infrastructure project that crisscrosses downtown Ottawa deep below the surface, aimed at reducing sewage...
by Glen Gower | Sep 26, 2019 | Information
The allegations we’ve heard over the last few weeks against Councillor Rick Chiarelli are serious and disturbing. I take these allegations very seriously. As councillors we need to ensure that everyone at City Hall has a safe and respectful work environment....
