by Glen Gower | Jun 6, 2023 | Notebook
La version française suit On Monday, the City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee discussed and debated the staff recommendations for “Pay-As-You-Throw” along with several motions with alternative proposals to reduce waste. I’m not a member of that committee so...
by Glen Gower | Jun 3, 2023 | Information
Good morning from the lookout along the Trans Canada Trail just west of Stittsville. This week’s updates: June is Let’s Bike Month – sign up at letsbike.ca Stittsville Volunteer Awards – congratulations to nominees and recipients...
by Glen Gower | Jun 2, 2023 | Information
Ottawa City Council will soon be making a decision on a new policy to change curbside garbage collection in Ottawa. It’s known as “partial pay-as-you-throw” or a “bag tag” program. It’s part of an ongoing review of new initiatives for how we handle garbage, recycling,...
by Glen Gower | Jun 2, 2023 | Development, Notebook
UPDATE: City Council approved the revised application at its meeting on June 14, 2023. The Zoning By-Law amendment proposal from Minto for Phase 1 of their Abbott’s Run development at 5618 Hazeldean Road will be back at Planning & Housing Committee on Wednesday,...
by Glen Gower | May 27, 2023 | Information
Good morning from Fernbank Road near Eckerson. Event reminders: Sunday, March 28: “Mission to Mars” family bike ride. You can sign up at glengower.ca Wednesday, May 31: 2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards at Johnny Leroux Arena Saturday, June 17: Welcome to...
