by Glen Gower | Mar 10, 2019 | Notebook
(Le français suit) Today marks the 100thday of this term of council. On a relatively quiet Sunday I’m taking some time to reflect on what we’ve done since December 1, and what’s to come in the next few months. In three months, City Council has made several...
by Glen Gower | Mar 5, 2019 | Notebook
(Le français suit) On Wednesday, City Council will make a decision on whether to proceed with Stage 2 of Light Rail Transit (LRT). I will be voting in support of it. Stage 2 is a good investment for our city’s future. I heard loud and clear from residents...
by Glen Gower | Mar 5, 2019 | Notebook
Lundi, j’ai eu la chance de visiter les installations d’OC Transpo, là où se fait l’entretien du parc de plus de 1 000 autobus. Chaque autobus y est traité aux petits soins : nettoyage, plein d’essence et inspection au quotidien, un peu comme dans un stand de...
by Glen Gower | Feb 27, 2019 | Notebook
(Le français suit) This week I took a tour of the City of Ottawa’s transportation centre on Loretta Street. It’s a fascinating place and provided great insight into how they work to keep our city moving 24 hours a day. Over 1,600 traffic signals...
by Glen Gower | Feb 27, 2019 | Information, Notebook
This afternoon at City Hall council is receiving a report on Stage 2 Light Rail. The report comes in advance of next week’s council meeting on March 6 when we’ll be asked to approve the contract for expansion of the LRT as far west as Moodie, as far east...
