We’re launching a new Stittsville event called “Stittsville Neighbour Days” to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood. 

Get to know the people on your street with a potluck, a movie night, a park clean-up, or anything else that brings your street together.

The goal: Encourage new connections between neighbours, and build community spirit in Stittsville. Because strong neighbourhoods – and strong connections – are incredibly important for our overall health and well-being.

Getting started

1. Talk to a few of your neighbours on the street, and pick a date and time for your event. It can be any day between September 18-27, 2026
2. Need some inspiration? See our list below of activity ideas.
3. Pick a location. (If it’s a small event in your driveway or yard, no permit is required. If you want to close a street, you will need a residential block party permit. If you’re holding an event at a local park, it’s a good idea to obtain a rental permit to reserve your spot and avoid double-booking.)
4. Click here to register your event. We’ll provide you with a lawn sign, plus design templates so you can create a flyer or poster.

Planning your event

Sharing responsibilities can increase participation and creates more possibilities for the event. Invite neighbours to gather around a dinner table, fire pit, porch, or deck, or start a group chat. Discuss activities, responsibilities, and contributions.

Getting the word out

• Hand-delivered flyers are the most effective. Flyers should include the date, time, location, description of activities, and contact information.
• A neighbourhood Facebook group or WhatsApp group can be a good tool for communicating about the event, but remember that not everyone has access to social media platforms.
• Attendance may be lower than expected, especially for a first event. But don’t get discouraged – the goal is to ensure everyone feels welcome, no matter how many people take part.

Safety considerations

• Recruit responsible neighbours to help monitor activities, especially with kids.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on roads or in parks, and must remain on private property.
• Ensure water is available if your event is held on a hot day. Monitor weather forecasts for special advisories.
• Have a basic first aid kit handy.

After the event

• Remember to take a photo of your group and send it to us for our photo collage!
• Clean up the event area and pick up any garbage.
• Talk to your neighbours about what went well and what could be improved for next time.
• Start planning for Stittsville Neighbour Days in 2027!

Additional resources

• Link: City of Ottawa residential block party permit (required if you plan to close your street)
• Link: City of Ottawa park rentals (always a good idea to reserve ahead if you’re planning your event at a local park)

Activity ideas for inspiration

• Bike parade
• Sidewalk chalk drawing
• Park clean-up
• Potluck or BBQ
• Coffee & donuts
• Scavenger hunt
• Help a neighbour with a chore
• Pick-up basketball game
• Water fight
• Photo contest
• Adults vs kids soccer game
• Outdoor movie night
• A small concert
• Face painting
• Outdoor board games
• Yoga or tai chi
• Line dancing
• Paint night
• Neighbourhood stories (walk or collecting and sharing)
• Games like tug-o-war (street against street, kids versus adults) or musical chairs
• Bottle collection to fundraise for a local charity
• Non-perishable food drive for the Food Bank
• Ice cream truck visit
• Request a fire truck to visit
• Ask a bird watching expert to do a talk about frequent flyers
• Ask an expert gardener to do a walk / talk in the neighbourhood
• Book exchange or plant swap

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Fall service update
OC Transpo has introduced more reliable bus schedules on 30 routes, serving 50 per cent of customers. Train frequency has been increased on O-Train Line 1 and an earlier service start time was introduced on Line 2. In the west end, there is new express service between Tunney’s Pasture and Kanata as well as DND Carling Campus, saving customers between 10 and 20 minutes each day. OC Transpo will continue to monitor ridership across all routes and stations to identify where additional improvements may be needed.

Stage 2 O-Train extension: East
Trains are running on the east extension now to get the system ready and train staff. Pre-trial running is currently forecast to begin in early October, followed by trial running. Updates will continue to be provided to Council as progress towards the official trial running period is made.

Stage 2 O-Train extension: West
The committee received an update on the damage to the Moodie Station area following the July 1 storm. OC Transpo is working to rebuild or replace affected infrastructure, and will review how this impacts the project schedule. On a more positive note, the western extension reached an important milestone with the first train movement from Tunney’s Pasture Station to Algonquin Station.

Free transit weekend
Celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary with free transit all weekend long on September 26 and 27. Residents will have unlimited access to buses, O-Train lines, and Para Transpo services. Learn more at OC Transpo’s information page for the event.

Customer information sessions
More than 400 residents attended this summer’s customer information sessions, where they could learn about planned service changes and ask questions directly to OC Transpo leadership. General Manager Rick Leary said it was “an absolute pleasure” to talk to transit users and hear their feedback directly. Key themes included express bus service, reliability and capacity, service enhancements, safety, comfort and cleanliness. OC Transpo has committed to hosting these sessions again in the future.

Hiring and training
OC Transpo continues to make progress on hiring and a record number of employees have been trained this year. More than 1,400 of 1,600 bus operators have completed zero-emission bus training. Additional mechanics and garage attendants are currently in training, and the number of apprentice candidates has doubled.

Ridership numbers
In July 2026, O-Train and bus ridership was 4.4 million and total ridership for the past 12 months was 67.9 million. Para Transpo ridership for July was 76,800. Total ridership over the past 12 months was 925,900.

New articulated buses
OC Transpo received the first of 52 new high-capacity articulated buses expected to be delivered over the next year. The new bus is currently going through the final stages of getting ready for service. All of these 60-foot buses will have new passenger layouts, display screens, modernized traction control, and a smoother transmission. Attendees at the customer information sessions were so excited about the new articulated buses that OC Transpo is planning an event to show off the new bus before it enters service.

Para Transpo late night service
On September 4, OC Transpo launched its late night Para Transpo service pilot project. The service now runs until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights, providing more options for riders. OC Transpo is looking for feedback on this pilot, either via email or an upcoming in-person Para Transpo Talk event. Information how to book late-night Para Transpo service can be found on the OC Transpo website.

Presentation slides

• OC Transpo Update – Rail, Bus, and Para Transpo
• Mise à jour sur OC Transpo – train, autobus et Para Transpo
• Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project
• Phase 2 du projet de train léger sur rail3

YouTube index

• Full meeting video
• OC Transpo Update: Para Transpo, Rail and Bus
• Stage 2 Light Rail Project Update

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UPDATE: The Planning and Housing Committee approved the zoning bylaw amendment for this development on September 2.

La version française suit

Originally published August 29, 2026

City staff are recommending approval of a zoning by-law amendment to permit an indoor water park, family entertainment centre, 236-room hotel, and restaurant along Palladium Drive.

The project will come to Planning & Housing Committee on Wednesday, September 2, with a final decision coming the following week at City Council.

Councillor Glen’s comments from the staff report

I’ve heard a lot of excitement about this project from residents. This facility would generate jobs, along with tourism and economic benefits for the west end.

At the same time, there will be impacts to the nearby Connections neighbourhood, particularly from the additional traffic generated by visitors to the hotel and water park. Through the site plan process, staff must review the following:

• Can a right-in/right-out entrance be added to Palladium Drive, to reduce the amount of traffic accessing the site via Derreen/Culdaff.
• Capacity and design of the Derreen-Culdaff intersection. The facility will generate significantly more traffic than what was originally anticipated for Culdaff. I would like to see a traffic light or roundabout at this intersection, instead of a four-way stop.
• Future transit access. Ensure safe pedestrian access to all current and future bus stops on Palladium, Derreen, and Robert Grant.
• North-south access over the Queensway – install continuous sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure on both sides of the road over Palladium Drive, between Robert Grant and Campeau.

 

Related links

• Staff report: Zoning By-law Amendment – 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road
• Overview: 2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control

Share your feedback

There are several ways that residents can provide comments to the committee for the September 2, 2026 meeting:

1. Submit comments in writing:
   To submit comments in writing, email the Committee Coordinator (Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca). Comments received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 will be provided to Members of Committee and Council prior to the meeting. Comments received after this time will be forwarded to Members of Committee and Council as soon as possible, and prior to Council’s final consideration of the item on July 15, 2026 but may not be received by Committee members prior to the July 8, 2026 meeting.
2. Submit verbal comments in advance of the meeting:
   Call the Committee Coordinator by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to have comments transcribed (613-580-2424, x16875).
3. Register to speak at the committee meeting*:
   i. Register by phone by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026:
   You may contact the Committee Coordinator at 613-580-2424, x16875.
   ii. Register by e-mail – prior to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026:
   You may contact the Committee Coordinator at Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca
   *Visual presentations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

You can also contact Councillor Glen with your questions or concerns.

2775 et 2785, promenade Palladium : modification du Règlement de zonage et réglementation du plan d’implantation (MISE À JOUR)

Le personnel de la Ville recommande l’approbation d’une modification du Règlement de zonage afin de permettre l’aménagement d’un parc aquatique intérieur, d’un centre de divertissement familial, d’un hôtel de 236 chambres et d’un restaurant le long de la promenade Palladium.

Le projet sera présenté au Comité de la planification et du logement le mercredi 2 septembre, et une décision finale sera prise la semaine suivante par le Conseil municipal.

Commentaires du conseiller Glen tirés du rapport du personnel

J’ai constaté beaucoup d’enthousiasme de la part des résidents et résidentes à l’égard de ce projet. Cette installation générerait des emplois, tout en apportant des retombées touristiques et économiques dans l’ouest de la ville.

Parallèlement, il y aura des répercussions sur le quartier Connections, situé à proximité, en raison notamment de l’augmentation de la circulation générée par les visiteurs de l’hôtel et du parc aquatique. Dans le cadre du processus d’approbation du plan d’implantation, le personnel doit examiner les éléments suivants :

• Possibilité d’ajouter une entrée à droite et une sortie à droite sur la promenade Palladium pour réduire la circulation accédant au site par l’avenue Derreen ou le chemin Culdaff.
• Capacité et aménagement de l’intersection de l’avenue Derreen et du chemin Culdaff. L’installation générera beaucoup plus de circulation que ce qui était prévu à l’origine pour le chemin Culdaff. J’aimerais qu’on installe des feux de circulation ou un carrefour giratoire à cette intersection, plutôt qu’un arrêt toutes directions.
• Accès futur au transport en commun. Assurer un accès piétonnier sécuritaire à tous les arrêts d’autobus actuels et futurs sur la promenade Palladium, l’avenue Derreen et l’avenue Robert-Grant.
• Accès nord-sud au-dessus de la Queensway. Aménager un trottoir continu et une infrastructure cyclable des deux côtés de la voie au-dessus de la promenade Palladium, entre l’avenue Robert-Grant et la promenade Campeau.

 

Liens connexes

• Rapport du personnel : Modification du Règlement de zonage – 2775 et 2785, promenade Palladium et 350, chemin Culdaff
• Renseignements généraux : 2775 et 2785, promenade Palladium : modification du Règlement de zonage et réglementation du plan d’implantation

Faites part de vos commentaires

Les résidents et les résidentes peuvent transmettre leurs commentaires au comité pour la réunion du 2 septembre 2026 de plusieurs façons :

1. Soumettre des commentaires par écrit :
   Pour soumettre des commentaires par écrit, veuillez envoyer un courriel à la coordonnatrice du comité (Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca). Les commentaires reçus avant 16 h le mardi 1^er septembre 2026 seront transmis aux membres du Comité et du Conseil municipal avant la réunion. Les commentaires reçus après cette heure seront transmis aux membres du Comité et du Conseil dès que possible, et avant l’examen final du point par le Conseil le 15 juillet 2026, mais pourraient ne pas être reçus par les membres du Comité avant la réunion du 8 juillet 2026.
2. Soumettre des commentaires verbaux avant la réunion :
   Appelez la coordonnatrice du comité au plus tard le mardi 1^er septembre 2026 à 16 h pour faire transcrire vos commentaires (613-580-2424, poste 16875).
3. S’inscrire pour intervenir lors de la réunion du comité* :
   i. S’inscrire par téléphone avant 16 h le mardi 1^er septembre 2026 :
   Vous pouvez communiquer avec la coordonnatrice du comité au 613-580-2424, poste 16875.
   ii. S’inscrire par courriel avant 8 h 30 le mercredi 2 septembre 2026 :
   Vous pouvez communiquer avec la coordonnatrice du comité à Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca.
   * Les présentations visuelles doivent être soumises au plus tard le mardi 1^er septembre 2026 à 16 h.

Vous pouvez également communiquer avec le conseiller Glen pour lui faire part de vos questions ou de vos préoccupations.

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Commemorative naming can be applied to various municipal assets, such as new streets, indoor and outdoor amenities, major facilities and parks. All submitted proposals will be reviewed by the City and the Commemorative Working Group against established policy criteria. Approved nominations will then undergo a 30-day public consultation.

For minor assets, final decisions will be made by Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services in consultation with the ward councillors. Major asset nominations will advance to the appropriate standing committee and Ottawa City Council for final approval.

The next application period will take place in the spring from March 2 to April 13, 2027. For more information, visit the commemorative naming page or contact the commemorative naming team by email.

La Ville accepte maintenant les propositions de l’automne pour les noms commémoratifs

Le Programme de noms commémoratifs de la Ville d’Ottawa accepte maintenant les propositions d’automne pour nommer des personnes, des histoires et des héritages qui ont contribué à façonner la communauté d’Ottawa. La période de mise en candidature s’étend du 8 septembre au 20 octobre 2026.

La dénomination commémorative peut être appliquée à divers biens municipaux, tels que de nouvelles rues, des infrastructures intérieures et extérieures, des installations importantes et des parcs. Toutes les propositions reçues seront examinées par la Ville et le Groupe de travail sur la commémoration en fonction des critères prévus dans la politique en vigueur. Les propositions approuvées feront ensuite l’objet d’une consultation publique de 30 jours.

Pour les biens de moins grande envergure, les décisions finales relèveront de la Direction générale des loisirs, de la culture et des installations en consultation avec les conseillers de quartier. Les propositions pour les biens d’envergure seront soumises au comité permanent concerné et au Conseil municipal à des fins d’approbation définitive.

La prochaine période de soumission de propositions aura lieu au printemps, du 2 mars au 13 avril 2027. Pour de plus amples renseignements, consultez la page des noms commémoratifs ou communiquez avec l’équipe responsable des noms commémoratifs par courriel.

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September 2026

September 10 & 11: Chelly Hockey Tournament
Join us for two days of hockey, fundraising, and community support at the Chelly Hockey Tournament, being held at the Bell Sensplex. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will support Jack Laidlaw and research for a cure to SPG4. You will get 3 guaranteed games per team, with the divisions based on registration numbers.  Lots of sway and prizes as you support finding a cure for SPG4, SPG4 Cure – Blu Genes Foundation. For further information, and to register, please visit, The Chelly Tournament

September 11 & 12: Next to New Blowout Clothing Sale
Come and grab the savings at this year’s blowout clothing sale, by the St. Thomas Anglican Church Women Each item is only $1.00 with proceeds going to the Stittsville Food Bank! The sale will be held at the St. Thomas Church which is located at 1619 Stittsville Main Street. For further information, please visit, here

September 12: 5th Annual Butter Tart Festival in Stittsville
Indulge your sweet tooth at the 5th Annual Butter Tart Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5870 Abbott St. in Stittsville. (*Note the new location this year on the grounds of Sacred Heart High School.) Sample and shop for delicious butter tarts from local bakers, then vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice competition. The family-friendly event also features live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, carnival-style games, and tractor tours. A variety of gluten-free, vegan, celiac-friendly, and nut-free options will be available. More info…

September 12: Operation Come Home Food Drive

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 at Brown’s Independent Grocer, 1251 Main Street. Support Ottawa’s youth by donating to the Operation Come Home Food Drive, hosted by the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations outside Brown’s Independent Grocer to help provide meals and essential supports for at-risk and homeless youth. Donations of canned meals, soups, cereal, pasta, meal replacement drinks, and other non-perishable items are welcome. Every contribution helps make a difference.

September 12: Walk of Ages
Join the Council on Aging of Ottawa at the Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Blvd. for the Walk of Ages, an intergenerational community celebration that recognizes the contributions of older adults and reminds us that aging is a journey we all share.  Whether you walk, roll, or simply come to enjoy the festivities, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, a classic car show, family activities including a bouncy castle, and explore more than 35 community organizations offering information, resources, and opportunities to get involved. Bring your family, friends, and neighbours as we celebrate aging, strengthen community connections, and build a more age-friendly Ottawa. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! The event will be held at from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For further information, please visit, here

September 13: Mosaic of Nations Festival 2026
Leading Ladies Canada is pleased to invite businesses, organizations, institutions, and community partners to support the Mosaic of Nations Festival 2026, taking placefrom 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Alexander Grove Park, 10 Warner Colpitts Lane. The Mosaic of Nations Festival is a free, family-friendly multicultural celebration bringing together communities from across Ottawa to celebrate culture, diversity, and inclusion through live performances, traditional dance, music, fashion, international cuisine, local vendors, children’s activities, and community engagement. For further information, please email, info@leadingladiescanada.com

September 17: All Candidates Debate
This event is currently at full capacity. A Zoom link to attend virtually will be provided shortly!
You are invited to attend the All Candidates Debate for Ward 6, Stittsville. This debate will take place at the Stittsville United Church, 6255 Fernbank Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending 9:00 p.m. After the initial two reserved questions by the Stittsville Village Association, the floor will be opened to the public to pose their questions of candidates. This will be facilitated by selecting the questioners via random draw. For further information, please visit, Stittsville Village Association

September 18-27: Stittsville Neighbour Days
We’re launching a new Stittsville event to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood.  Get to know the people on your street with a potluck, a movie night, a park clean-up, or anything else that brings your street together. The goal: Encourage new connections between neighbours, and build community spirit in Stittsville. Because strong neighbourhoods – and strong connections – are incredibly important for our overall health and well-being. Talk to a few of your neighbours on the street, and pick a date and time for your event. It can be any day between September 18-27, 2026. More info…

September 19: Applefest
APPLEFEST 2026 will be held at the Village Square Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Spaces are 10 X 10 feet deep, and larger spaces can be reserved. There will be 30 exclusive vendors, with prize draws, live music, the “Big Apple” mascot and Apple Pies, and everything apple!  Vendors can apply now at stittsvillemarkets@gmail.com or here

September 20: Baroque Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful Baroque music on Saturday, September 20, at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Richardson Side Road. The concert will feature a selection of works from the Baroque era in a welcoming community setting. For more information, please see the event poster.

September 25: Crossway Park Playground Opening Party
Join Councillor Glen Gower for the grand opening of the new playground at Crossway Park! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of fun, including games, activities, balloon twisting, and the opportunity for children to explore the new play structure. The event takes place on Friday, September 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Crossway Park (649 Allied Mews). We look forward to celebrating this exciting new addition to the neighbourhood with you!

September 26: Commemorative naming ceremony at Marion Gullock Park
Join Councillor Glen and members of the community for a special commemorative naming ceremony in honour of Marion Gullock. A longtime Stittsville resident, Marion’s decades of volunteer service, community leadership, and dedication to local organizations helped shape the vibrant community we know today. 11:00am at Marion Gullock Park (formerly Ralph Street Park), 12 Ralphpark Street. More info…

September 26: Fall Yard Sale & Café
St. Thomas Anglican Church is hosting its annual Fall Yard Sale & Café from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1619 Stittsville Main Street. Browse a variety of items including home décor, books, toys, electronics, art, plants and gardening supplies, linens, and baked goods. Enjoy a visit to the café while supporting this community event.

September 28: WOCRC 40th Anniversary Open House
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is celebrating 40 years of serving the community and invites residents to join them for a special Anniversary Open House. This family-friendly event will feature a free BBQ, live entertainment, information about community resources and services, activities for children and families, face painting, and door prizes. Whether you’re already familiar with WOCRC or would like to learn more about the many programs and services they offer, everyone is welcome. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4azALPe. For more information about WOCRC, visit https://wocrc.ca/.

September 30: Truth & Reconciliation Event
Join the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville and the Legacy of Hope Foundation for a Truth & Reconciliation Event at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park, 1751 Stittsville Main Street. This event will feature an Indigenous-led ceremony with activities including introductions, a craft table, a reflective walk along the park trail, and the laying of painted rocks in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Parking is available on nearby side streets and at the Stittsville United Church, or use public transit on OCTranspo Route 61 which will take you there!

Ongoing Events

*Note: During the holidays, schedules for weekly events are subject to change. Check with the event organizers for more information.

Every Last Tuesday of the Month: Kanata Parent Support Group
Facilitated by PLEO, this free confidential, peer-facilitated get together provides support to parents and caregivers  with youth aged 6 to 19 who are facing mental health or addiction challenges. The group meets at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, 2 MacNeil Court from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Learn from other’s experiences and share information and resources. For further information, please visit, PLEO

Every Saturday: Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun (depending on the weather & trail conditions)
The Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant to Bobolink and back. There are no road crossings on the route. This is a 5km run suitable for all ability levels. The event runs every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. For further information, please visit parkrun Canada.

Every Sunday: Market @ The Barn
We’re back for the 2026 season! Fresh coffee, homemade pizza, fresh sourdough bread, baked treats, artisan goods, pastured meats, bath & body products… all brought to you by incredible local vendors who pour their heart into what they do. Add in live music and fresh and air you’ve got your new favourite weekend routine for the season. We can’t wait to welcome you back. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 6154 Abbott Street East. Rain or shine. Pet friendly. More info.

Every Wednesday: OPL English Conversation Group
The Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library’s English Conversation Group will continue through the summer. Join this free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. The groups meet from 5:15 P.M. to 6:15 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library, Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. For more information and to register, please visit, English Conversation Group

Every Wednesday: Euchre @ Stittsville United Church
The Wednesday afternoon euchre sponsored by the UCW of Stittsville United Church is taking a summer break. Euchre will resume on September 9 at 1:00 p.m. $5.00 for a time of fun, fellowship, euchre, and, of course, refreshments. Everyone welcome. For further information, please contact blamb05@sympatico.ca

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: St. Thomas Clothing Drop-Off
St. Thomas Anglican Church, located at 1619 Stittsville Main, accepts gently used clothing, footwear, bedding and towels every Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Please do not leave clothing after these hours. They will accept clothing with no holes, rips, or pet hair and take all sizes, shoes, boots and outerwear. If you would like to volunteer with set-up, sorting or takedown, please call 613-836-5741. Please note, Food bank members get first day, and then it is open to the public. All proceeds go to the Stittsville Food Bank.

October 2026

October 4: Brown Bear Day Care 20th Anniversary Backyard Bash
Brown Bear Day Care is excited to announce their 20th Anniversary! To help celebrate, they are inviting all current and past Brown Bear families to their Backyard BBQ where there will be carnival/party style refreshments, games and bouncy structures.  (Rumour has it that a princess and superhero or two may even stop by…shhhhh!). The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Brown Bear Day Care, 1079 Carp Road. For further information, please contact, brownbear_daycare@bellnet.ca

October 4: FoodWise Preserving: Easy Freezing & Scrap Regrowth
In this workshop, we’ll show some accessible techniques for when you have too much food or want to grow your own food. Learn about high-access ways to preserve food, such as freezing and drying, without the need for high-cost equipment. Watch our demonstration on how to regrow vegetables from scraps and the best method for freezing in bulk for long-term storage. The FoodWise workshop series from Foodsharing Ottawa is designed to shift the narrative from a chore-based “don’t waste” approach to a positive, discovery-based experience for food safety and creative food management. Registration required. 

October 4: Wood Carving
Join us from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a relaxing afternoon of traditional craftsmanship in one of Stittsville’s historic buildings. The cost is $110 per participant and includes all materials, tools, and light refreshments. This workshop is designed for participants ages 16 and up. This is a hands-on afternoon of heritage craft as you learn the traditional skills of spoon carving and create your own functional wooden spoon to take home. This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of green woodworking, including understanding wood and reading the grain, selecting and using traditional carving tools, hollowing the bowl, shaping the handle, and finishing your spoon. Guided step by step by an experienced instructor, you will have the opportunity to work with local hardwoods while learning a craft that has been practiced for generations. No previous woodworking or carving experience is required. All tools and materials are supplied, and participants will have a selection of local hardwoods to choose from for their spoon. It all happens at the Goulbourn Museum, 2064 Huntley Road. Registration: https://square.link/u/J7KP1urY

October 15: Stittsville Village Association AGM
The Stittsville Village Association is hosting their Annual General Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Hazeldean Gardens, 6130 Hazeldean Road. To help celebrate 25 years of community building and volunteer commitment, we’re inviting all past SVA members for light refreshments. The SVA are hoping to sign up members and directors (voting members) who can fill some of the roles of current volunteers. SVA Board meetings are held the first Thursday of the month. For further information, please visit, Stittsville Village Association. or contact stittsvillevillage@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

October 17: 9runrun
Support Ottawa’s first responders at the 9runrun Ottawa on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Stittsville. Choose from a half marathon (21K), 10K, 5K, or Family 2K walk/run, with proceeds supporting the Ottawa First Responders Foundation. Registration includes a custom medal, personalized bib, professional timing, race photos, and post-race snacks. Rally your friends, family, and colleagues for a fun, community-focused event that honours Ottawa’s fire, paramedic, and police personnel. Registration required for all participants, including the Family 2K. More info…

October 17: Kanata Senior’s Council Health Fair
You are invited to attend the Kanata Senior’s Council Health Fair which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive in Kanata. This marks their third annual event, organized in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) and supported funding form the Government of Ontario. This is an opportunity to share with seniors in our community, valuable information about health issues that impact the lives of seniors. The days’ schedule oincludes clinics and seminars as well as a opportunity for local venders to display and introduce seniors to various services available. For further information, please email, dubiekay6@gmail.com

October 21: 100th Regiment Music and Military Presentation
Step into the history of the 100th Regiment of Foot in this fascinating evening presentation, presented in partnership with the 100th Regiment of Foot Historical Society. Explore two important aspects of the regiment’s history: the music that accompanied soldiers and the everyday life of the infantry. Discover the history and role of the fife, drums, and bugle, and learn how music was used by soldiers during training and military life. Then, explore the equipment and traditions of the infantry, including the weapons they used, their uniforms, and how soldiers trained for military service.  This event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Goulbourn Museum, 2064 Huntley Road, This event is recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $15.00 each and registration is required to attend; Registration: https://square.link/u/N1bvSpXW 

Enjoy refreshments during breaks between the presentation segments before the evening concludes with a live musical performance featuring the regiment’s traditional instruments, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions and learn more about the regiment’s history.

Join us on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm for an evening of local history, music, and military heritage. This event is recommended for ages 12 and up. All revenue from the event will support the 100th Regiment of Foot Historical Society and the Goulbourn Museum’s programs and services. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance. Tickets are $15.00.

November 2026

November 21: Holy Spirit Annual Bazaar
The Holy Spirit Catholic Women’s League will be hosting their Annual Bazaar, at the Holy Spirit Parish, 1489 Shea Road in Stittsville.  Expect to see Homemade crafts, a White Elephant Table, religious articles and more! Stop by the tea room for lunch between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Raffle tickets for the gift baskets will be sold in the Church atrium, on November 7, 8 and November 45, 15.  Admission is free but donations to the Food Bank would be greatly appreciated!  For further information, please contact, louisebeggs@icloud.com

Date to be announced

Stittsville Pathfinder Girl Guides and Venture Scouts – Poole Creek Invasive Species Clean Up and Health Monitoring
This spring, youth and leaders from the Stittsville Pathfinder Girl Guides and Venture Scouts will unite for a hands‑on environmental stewardship day at the Poole Creek Wetland, working together to protect one of the community’s most treasured natural spaces. Guided by expert naturalists from the Ottawa Stewardship Council and the Friends of the Stittsville Wetlands, participants will learn to identify and remove invasive plant species while gaining practical insight into wetland ecology and conservation. Youth will also collect biodiversity data using the iNaturalist platform, contributing meaningful citizen‑science information to help monitor the health of the ecosystem. This immersive experience not only improves habitat quality and supports long‑term ecological resilience but also cultivates environmental leadership, scientific literacy, and a deeper sense of civic responsibility among the next generation of Stittsville community stewards.

POSTPONED: Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park
The Stittsville Cricket Club is excited to invite the community to a vibrant Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., bringing neighbours together for a fun, welcoming day celebrating the sport of cricket. This family‑friendly event aims to strengthen community connections while introducing residents of all ages to one of the world’s most popular sports through demonstrations, hands‑on activities, and opportunities to learn and play. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, the festival promises an enjoyable way to get active, meet new people, and experience something new. Join neighbours at Bradley Craig Park, 331 Cranesbill Road, for a day of cricket, community spirit, and healthy outdoor fun! New date to be announced for August or September.

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The Built Heritage Committee will meet on September 15 to consider designating the historic Hartin farmstead buildings in Stittsville’s Fairwinds community under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The two buildings—the Patrick Hartin House and a smaller “stone cottage”—are within the recently completed Mattamy development at 1837 Maple Grove Road.

The Patrick Hartin House dates back to the late nineteenth century. It’s described by the City’s Heritage Planning Branch as a Gothic revival style farmhouse with rustic stone construction, cross-gable roofline, and decorative masonry and woodwork.

The stone cottage is a more modest building constructed 40 years earlier, around 1840. Located around the corner (now at the address of 756 Kinstead Private), the building is similarly considered typical of its style, location, and era due to its simple form, pitched gable, and construction method. It’s also notable for being one of the few buildings in the area that survived the Great Fire of 1870.

Both buildings remained in the Hartin family for 170 years. They are considered “stone cousins” to other local heritage buildings constructed in the 1800s—though only few survive today, such as the David Hartin house at 10 Cedarow Court.

City staff recommend designating these buildings due to their design value, historic value, and contextual value to the community. Both the Patrick Hartin House and the stone cottage were previously listed on the City’s Heritage Register. Designation would protect these generations-old buildings for future residents of Stittsville.

Here are Councillor Glen’s comments to the staff report:

I’m glad to see staff’s recommendation to designate the Hartin house and cottage under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. This is one of only a few stone buildings remaining
in Stittsville from the late 19th century, including nearby Boyd House, Patrick Hartin
House (JASK Salon + Day Spa), and Kemp Tavern (Cabotto’s Restaurant). The cottage
is notable as one of the very few west end buildings that pre-date the Great Fire of
1870.
I also want to recognize the care and diligence that the new owners have put into
renovations of the main building over the past year, as they are preparing to open the
Stonehouse Café & Lounge. The restored building will be a special and unique part of
the Fairwinds community for decades to come, and a lasting link to the rural and
agricultural heritage of Huntley and Goulbourn townships.

Désignation patrimoniale recommandée pour les bâtiments historiques Hartin du chemin Maple Grove

(Photo : La maison Hartin en 2012, alors qu’elle servait encore de résidence.)

Le Comité du patrimoine bâti se réunira le 15 septembre afin d’étudier la désignation des bâtiments historiques de la ferme Hartin, situés dans le secteur Fairwinds à Stittsville, en vertu de la partie IV de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario. Les deux bâtiments, soit la maison Patrick Hartin et un « cottage de pierre » plus modeste, se trouvent sur le terrain du récent projet d’aménagement de Mattamy au 1837, chemin Maple Grove (en anglais seulement).

La maison Patrick Hartin remonte à la fin du 19^e siècle. La Direction de la planification du patrimoine de la Ville la décrit comme une maison de ferme de style néogothique en maçonnerie de pierre rustique, dotée d’un toit à pignons croisés ainsi que de maçonnerie et de boiseries décoratives.

Le cottage de pierre est un bâtiment plus modeste construit 40 ans plus tôt, vers 1840. Situé au coin de la rue (maintenant au 756, place Kinstead), ce bâtiment est également considéré comme représentatif de son style, de son emplacement et de son époque en raison de sa forme simple, de son toit à pignon en pente et de son mode de construction. Il se distingue aussi par le fait qu’il s’agit de l’un des rares bâtiments de la région à avoir survécu au grand incendie de 1870.

Les deux bâtiments sont restés au sein de la famille Hartin pendant 170 ans. Ils sont considérés comme des « cousins de pierre » d’autres bâtiments patrimoniaux locaux construits au 19^e siècle, bien que très peu subsistent aujourd’hui, comme la maison David Hartin au 10, cour Cedarow.

Le personnel de la Ville recommande de désigner ces bâtiments en raison de leur valeur sur le plan de la conception, historique et contextuelle pour la communauté. La maison Patrick Hartin et le cottage de pierre étaient toutes deux déjà inscrites au Registre du patrimoine de la Ville. La désignation permettrait de protéger ces bâtiments centenaires pour les futurs résidents de Stittsville.

Voici les commentaires du conseiller Glen concernant le rapport du personnel :

Je suis heureux de constater que le personnel recommande de désigner la maison et le cottage de pierre Hartin en vertu de la partie IV de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario. Il s’agit de l’un des rares bâtiments en pierre datant de la fin du 19^e siècle qui subsistent à Stittsville, avec la maison Boyd située à proximité, la maison Patrick Hartin (JASK Salon + Day Spa) et la Kemp’s Tavern (restaurant Cabotto’s). Le cottage de pierre
se démarque comme l’un des très rares bâtiments de l’ouest de la ville qui ont survécu au grand incendie de
1870.
Je tiens également à souligner le soin et la diligence dont les nouveaux propriétaires ont fait preuve dans
les travaux de rénovation du bâtiment principal au cours de la dernière année, alors qu’ils se préparent à ouvrir le Stonehouse Café & Lounge. Ce bâtiment restauré sera un élément spécial et unique de la communauté de Fairwinds pour les décennies à venir, ainsi qu’un lien durable avec le patrimoine rural et
agricole des cantons de Huntley et de Goulbourn.

Photos taken in 2012 by Glen Gower.
Photos prises en 2012 par Glen Gower.

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The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 7.

Client Service Centres

• The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 to submit a service request online.
• ServiceOttawa’s Client Services counters and phone lines will be closed. Counters are located at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West), Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Drive), and Orléans (255 Centrum Boulevard). 
• The Provincial Court and Administrative Penalty System Hearing area located at Mary Pitt Centre (100 Constellation Drive) and the supporting counter and phone lines will be closed.
• The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue will be closed. 
• The City of Ottawa Spay and Neuter Clinic at 26 Concourse Gate will be closed.
• The City of Ottawa Archives at the James Bartleman Centre will be closed from Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7.

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection

• There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection on Monday, September 7. Pick up will take place on Tuesday, September 8. In addition, the collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
• Residents can sign up to receive collection reminders and service alerts by email or phone call on the collection calendar page.
• Multi-residential garbage containers and bulky items will be collected on the regular scheduled day. Collection of multi-residential recycling containers and green bins will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
• The Trail Waste Facility Landfill will be open on Monday, September 7 from 9 am to 5 pm.
• For missed recycling or questions about your recycling collection, contact Miller Waste at area2@millerwaste.ca or 1-888-852-2374. For general recycling program information, visit CircularMaterials.ca/Ottawa. 

Parking

• All City parking regulations apply.

Transit Services

OC Transpo  

• OC Transpo bus and train service will run on a Sunday schedule.
• O-Train Line 1 will run from 8 am to 11 pm.
• O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will run from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm.
• Rural Shopper Route 301 will not run. 
• Special weekend service to summer destinations will run throughout the weekend and on Monday, September 7, with service to:
  • The Canada Aviation and Space Museum on Route 125.
  • Petrie Island on Route 139.
  • The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum on Route 8.
• Use the Travel Planner or Transit, the recommended app for OC Transpo customers, to plan your trip.
• On Labour Day and every Saturday, Sunday and statutory holiday, take advantage of the 2-for-1 DayPass, where two customers can ride all day for $12.25. Purchase the 2-for-1 DayPass at any ticket machine or from your bus operator. Kids 10 and under can ride for free every day on OC Transpo buses, the O-Train and Para Transpo. Youth ages 11 to 18 ride free on weekday evenings after 5 pm, weekends, and holidays, including Labour Day. 
• The Rideau Centre OC Transpo Customer Service Centre will be open on Monday, September 7 from 10 am to 6 pm.
• The OC Transpo Lost and Found at St-Laurent Station will be closed. Customers can submit an inquiry about a lost item at octranspo.com/lostandfound.
• The customer service line at 613-560-5000 will be open 9 am to 5 pm.

Para Transpo  

• Regular bookings or recurring trips for Monday, September 7 are automatically cancelled. Customers can book trips for Labour Day starting Monday, August 31 by calling 613-560-5000 or using My Para Transpo.
• The reservations line and My Para Transpo will be open from 7 am to 5 pm for booking trips.
• To get trip details and cancel a trip, the information and cancellation phone line will be open from 6 am to 12:30 am, and the text 57272 service (standard rates apply) will be open from 6 am to 9 pm.
• You can also get trip details and cancel trips anytime, 24/7, through the automated phone system or My Para Transpo. 
• The Taxi Coupon line will be closed.

For more information on Labour Day service, visit octranspo.com or call (613) 560-5000. You can also connect with OC Transpo through Facebook, X, Bluesky and Instagram.

Recreation and cultural services

• Some recreation complexes and stand-alone indoor pools will be open and operating on a modified schedule. Many are closed on Labour Day or for the weekend. Please check the facility pages for details.
• Splash pads will be open, weather permitting.
• Wading pools and outdoor pools are closed for the season. Beaches will not be supervised.
• City-operated museums, galleries, Ben Franklin Place and Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed.
• Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe remains closed.

Ottawa Public Health

• The Site mobile van will operate from 5 pm to 11:30 pm.
• Visit the ParentingInOttawa web page for vaccination clinic hours and availability.
• The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics will be closed.
• The harm reduction drop-in at 179 Clarence Street will be closed.
• Dental clinics will be closed.
• The Parenting-In-Ottawa drop-ins will be closed on Monday, September 7.
• Connect with a registered nurse from Health811 for free, secure, and confidential health advice. Service is available in English and French, with translation support also offered in other languages.
• Our immunization program telephone line will be closed. You can update your child’s immunization record using either the CANImmunize App or the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) Tool. For more information visit our Updating and Retrieving Immunizations web page.

Employment and Social Services

• All four Employment and Social Services offices will be closed on Monday, September 7:
  • 370 Catherine Street
  • 2339 Ogilvie Road
  • 100 Constellation Drive
  • 2020 Walkley Road

Municipal child care services

• All municipal child care centres will be closed on Monday, September 7. 

Ottawa Public Library

• All branches of Ottawa Public Library (including Bookmobile, Home Services and InfoService) will be closed on Monday, September 7. Digital content and program listings are available through the Ottawa Public Library website. Virtual programs are available on OPL’s YouTube channel. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Modifications de l’horaire à l’occasion de la fête du Travail

La Ville d’Ottawa souhaite rappeler aux résidentes et résidents les modifications suivantes des horaires en raison de la fête du Travail (le lundi 7 septembre) et les répercussions du congé sur les services municipaux.

Centres du service à la clientèle

• Le Centre d’appels 3-1-1 de la Ville sera ouvert pour les questions urgentes seulement. Veuillez consulter ottawa.ca/fr/3-1-1 pour présenter une demande de service en ligne.
• Les comptoirs de services situés à l’hôtel de ville d’Ottawa (110, avenue Laurier Ouest), à la Place-Ben-Franklin (101, promenade Centrepointe) et à Orléans (255, boulevard Centrum) et les lignes téléphoniques du service à la clientèle de ServiceOttawa seront fermés.
• La Cour des infractions provinciales et la salle d’audience du Système de pénalités administratives, situées au Centre Mary-Pitt (100, promenade Constellation), ainsi que les comptoirs et les lignes téléphoniques de soutien seront fermés.
• Le Centre de permis d’entreprise, situé au 735, avenue Industrial, sera fermé.
• La Clinique de stérilisation de la Ville d’Ottawa, située au 26, porte Concourse, sera fermée.
• Les Archives de la Ville d’Ottawa (Centre James-Bartleman) seront fermées du samedi 5 septembre au lundi 7 septembre.

Collecte des bacs verts, du recyclage et des déchets

• Il n’y aura pas de collecte du bac vert, du recyclage, des déchets et des articles encombrants le lundi 7 septembre. La collecte du lundi aura lieu le mardi 8 septembre et la collecte des jours suivants sera décalée d’une journée.
• Pour recevoir par courriel ou par téléphone des rappels et des alertes de service pour la collecte des déchets, les résidentes et résidents peuvent s’inscrire à la page Calendrier de la collecte.
• Dans le cas des immeubles à logements multiples, la collecte des déchets et des articles encombrants aura lieu le jour habituel. Celle du recyclage et des bacs verts sera décalée d’une journée pour le reste de la semaine.
• La décharge contrôlée du chemin Trail sera ouverte le lundi 7 septembre, de 9 h à 17 h.
• Si une collecte du recyclage n’a pas eu lieu ou si vous avez des questions concernant votre collecte du recyclage, veuillez communiquer avec Miller Waste (area2@millerwaste.ca ou 1-888-852-2374). Pour obtenir des renseignements généraux sur le programme de recyclage, consultez le site circularmaterials.ca/fr/ottawa.

Stationnement

• Tous les règlements de la Ville concernant le stationnement seront en vigueur.

Services de transport en commun

OC Transpo

• Les autobus et les trains d’OC Transpo circuleront selon l’horaire du dimanche.
• Les trains de la Ligne 1 de l’O-Train circuleront de 8 h à 23 h.
• Les trains des Lignes 2 et 4 de l’O-Train circuleront de 7 h 30 à 23 h 30.
• Le circuit Bus-o-emplettes rural 301 ne sera pas en service.
• Le service spécial vers certaines destinations estivales sera offert durant la fin de semaine et le lundi 7 septembre pour les lieux suivants :
  • Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada (circuit 125);
  • Île Petrie (circuit 139);
  • Musée de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation du Canada (circuit 8).
• Utilisez le Planificateur de trajet ou Transit, l’application recommandée pour la clientèle d’OC Transpo, afin de planifier vos déplacements. 
• Lors de la fête du Travail et tous les samedis, dimanches et jours fériés, profitez du Passejour 2 pour 1, qui permet à deux clientes ou clients d’emprunter les transports en commun toute la journée au prix de 12,25 $. Procurez-vous le Passejour 2 pour 1 à l’une ou l’autre des distributrices de billets ou auprès de votre chauffeuse ou chauffeur d’autobus. Les enfants âgés de 10 ans et moins peuvent voyager gratuitement tous les jours à bord des autobus d’OC Transpo, de l’O-Train et des véhicules de Para Transpo. Les jeunes âgés de 11 à 18 ans peuvent également voyager gratuitement en soirée les jours de semaine après 17 h, de même que toute la journée durant les fins de semaine et les jours fériés, comme la fête du Travail.
• Le centre de service à la clientèle d’OC Transpo du Centre Rideau sera ouvert le lundi 7 septembre, de 10 h à 18 h.
• Le bureau des objets perdus d’OC Transpo situé à la station St-Laurent sera fermé. Les clientes et clients pourront soumettre une demande concernant un objet perdu à l’adresse octranspo.com/ObjetsPerdus.
• La ligne du service à la clientèle au 613-560-5000 sera en service de 9 h à 17 h.

Para Transpo

• Les réservations régulières et les déplacements récurrents seront automatiquement annulés le lundi 7 septembre. Les clientes et clients pourront réserver un trajet pour le jour de la fête du Travail dès le lundi 31 août, en composant le 613-560-5000 ou en utilisant Mon Para Transpo. 
• La ligne de réservation sera en service de 7 h à 17 h pour la réservation des trajets. Il sera également possible de réserver un trajet en utilisant Mon Para Transpo.
• La ligne d’information et d’annulation des trajets sera en service de 6 h à 0 h 30, pour toute personne qui souhaite obtenir des renseignements sur un trajet ou annuler un trajet. Les clientes et clients de Para Transpo pourront également envoyer un message texte au 57272 (des frais standard s’appliquent), de 6 h à 21 h, afin de communiquer avec une représentante ou un représentant du service à la clientèle.
• Les clientes et clients de Para Transpo peuvent également obtenir des détails sur un trajet ou annuler un trajet en tout temps grâce au système téléphonique automatisé ou à Mon Para Transpo.
• La ligne pour le service de coupons de taxi ne sera pas en service.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur les services offerts durant la fête du Travail, veuillez consulter octranspo.com/fr ou composer le 613-560-5000. Vous pouvez également suivre OC Transpo sur Facebook, X, Bluesky et Instagram.

Services récréatifs et culturels

• Quelques piscines intérieures indépendantes et complexes récréatifs seront ouverts et offriront un horaire différent. Bien des centres de loisirs sont fermés le jour de la fête du Travail ou durant la fin de semaine. Veuillez consulter les pages Web de ces établissements pour en savoir plus.
• Les aires de jeux d’eau seront ouvertes, si la température le permet.
• Les pataugeoires et les piscines extérieures sont fermées pour la saison. Les plages ne seront pas surveillées par des sauveteuses ou sauveteurs.
• Les musées et les galeries de la Ville seront fermés, tout comme la Place-Ben-Franklin et le Centre des arts Shenkman.
• Les Théâtres Meridian @ Centrepointe seront fermés.

Santé publique Ottawa

• La fourgonnette mobile offrira ses services de 17 h à 23 h 30.
• Consultez le site Web ÊtreParentÀOttawa pour connaître les horaires des cliniques de vaccination et les disponibilités.
• La Clinique de santé-sexualité et les cliniques satellites seront fermées.   
• La Halte-accueil pour la réduction des méfaits (179, rue Clarence) sera fermée.
• Les cliniques de santé dentaire seront fermées.
• Les carrefours Être parent à Ottawa seront fermés le lundi 7 septembre.
• Communiquez avec une infirmière autorisée ou un infirmier autorisé de Santé811 pour obtenir des conseils de santé gratuits, sécurisés et confidentiels, en français et en anglais. Un service de traduction est également offert dans d’autres langues.
• La ligne téléphonique du programme de vaccination sera fermée. Vous pouvez mettre à jour le dossier d’immunisation de votre enfant avec l’application CANImmunize ou l’outil Connexion immunisations Ontario (CION). Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter notre page Web Signalez et consultez les vaccins reçus par votre enfant.

Services sociaux et d’emploi

• Les quatre bureaux des Services sociaux et d’emploi seront fermés le lundi 7 septembre :
  • 370, rue Catherine;
  • 2339, chemin Ogilvie;
  • 100, promenade Constellation;
  • 2020, chemin Walkley.

Services municipaux de garde d’enfants

• Tous les centres de services de garde municipaux seront fermés le lundi 7 septembre.

Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa

• Toutes les succursales de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa (y compris le bibliobus, les services à domicile et InfoService) seront fermées le lundi 7 septembre. Le contenu numérique et les listes de programmes sont disponibles sur le site Web de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa. Il est possible de consulter des programmes virtuels sur la chaîne YouTube de la BPO. L’horaire habituel reprendra le mardi 8 septembre.

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The city has begun public consultations for the development of Fernbank District Park. Visit the city’s online engagement platform, Engage Ottawa, to download a high-resolution version of the concept plan and learn more about the project. You can provide feedback via email or by taking a survey, available until Thursday September 10, 2026. Our office will also be hosting an in-person event to gather your input—details to be announced soon.

Fernbank District Park is a central part of the Fernbank Community Design Plan. It’s a large, triangular site — over 8 hectares in area — located between Abbott Street, the Trans Canada Trail, the Hydro corridor/Clintonia Street, and Rouncey Road. It would be by far the largest park in Stittsville when complete. The park design concept includes:

• Combined junior and senior play areas, including sand play.
• Splash pad
• Football field, with lighting
• Cricket pitch (tapeball)
• Tennis and pickleball Courts, with lighting
• Soccer field
• Fitness area
• Outdoor rink (permanent boards), with lighting and puddle (skating) area + basketball court
• Off-leash dog area
• Parking lot
• Designated (future) all-wheels area
• Designated (future) fieldhouse
• Shade structure(s) and gathering areas
• Park pathway and community pedestrian connection network.

The final park plan may differ from the concept being presented as a result of the public consultation feedback and/or site or financial constraints.

The park will be developed in accordance with all applicable city standards, including the City’s Accessibility Design Standards.

Click on the image for larger size, or download the full PDF package: Fernbank District Park_Proposed Design_EN_FINAL.pdf (9.91 MB)

An overhead photo of the park land as of 2025.

Lancement de la consultation sur le parc du district Fernbank

La Ville a lancé une consultation publique concernant l’aménagement du parc de district Fernbank. Vous pouvez vous rendre sur la plateforme de consultation en ligne de la Ville Participons Ottawa pour télécharger une version haute résolution du plan conceptuel et en savoir plus sur le projet. Vous pouvez également nous transmettre vos commentaires par courriel ou répondre à un sondage qui sera accessible jusqu’au jeudi 10 septembre 2026. Notre bureau organisera également une activité en présentiel afin de recueillir vos commentaires – les détails seront annoncés prochainement.

Le parc de district Fernbank occupe une place centrale dans le Plan de conception communautaire de Fernbank. Il s’agit d’un vaste terrain triangulaire – d’une superficie de plus de huit hectares – situé entre la rue Abbott, le Sentier transcanadien, le couloir hydroélectrique et la rue Clintonia ainsi que le chemin Rouncey. Une fois achevé, ce sera de loin le plus grand parc de Stittsville. Le plan d’aménagement du parc comprend ce qui suit.

• Aires de jeu mixtes pour les plus petits et les plus grands, avec notamment un bac à sable
• Aire de jeux d’eau
• Terrain de football avec éclairage
• Terrain de cricket (balle de cricket souple)
• Terrains de tennis et de pickleball avec éclairage
• Terrain de soccer
• Aire d’entraînement physique
• Patinoire extérieure (bandes fixes) avec éclairage et petite aire de patinage
• Aire réservée aux chiens sans laisse
• Stationnement
• Roulodrome (prévu)
• Pavillon (prévu)
• Ombrières et zones de rassemblement
• Sentier du parc et réseau de liaisons piétonnières communautaires

La version définitive du plan du parc pourrait différer du plan d’aménagement présenté à la lumière des commentaires formulés pendant la consultation publique ainsi qu’en raison de contraintes liées à l’emplacement ou au financement.

Le parc sera aménagé conformément à toutes les normes municipales applicables, y compris les Normes de conception accessible de la Ville.

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Registration for the Cleaning the Capital Fall 2026 Campaign is now open from August 25 to October 2, 2026. Residents, schools, businesses, and community groups are invited to take part in this city-wide initiative that helps keep Ottawa clean, green, and welcoming for everyone. In 2026, the program celebrates its 33rd anniversary and has involved more than 1.5 million volunteers since its launch in 1994. Let’s work together to keep Stittsville clean, beautiful, and welcoming for everyone.

Register here: Cleaning the Capital Program registration form | City of Ottawa

How to Participate

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