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		<title>June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Originally published February 8, 2026 La version française suit Join us for the fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main).  The event is free! The festival [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Originally published February 8, 2026</em></p>
<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>Join us for the fifth annual <strong><em>Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival.</em></strong></p>
<p>This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main).  The event is free!</p>
<p>The festival showcases Stittsville’s diversity, welcoming newcomers, and promoting new connections with residents. Hundreds of people attended the event last year, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more this year! This year&#8217;s event is presented in partnership with the <a href="https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1100/">Stittsville Rotary Club</a>.</p>
<p>There are dozens of performers, exhibitors, food vendors, and community organizations. Get your event passport stamped for a chance to win prizes. Admission is <strong>FREE</strong> and there are activities for all ages.</p>
<p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p>
<p>✅ This is the festival&#8217;s fifth year . There are over 135 participants this year including performers, exhibitors, community services, food trucks, and more. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1394845025289084">Follow our Facebook page for information about who is taking part.</a><br />
✅ Admission to the event is FREE, but plan to bring payment for food trucks and vendors on site.<br />
✅ Abbott Street will be closed between Stittsville Main and Carbery. Access is restricted to local traffic (Abbott Street residents) only. Please plan ahead and use an alternate route.<br />
✅ We encourage visitors to walk, bike, or take the bus. Village Square Park is conveniently located along the Trans Canada Trail. The site is served by OC Transpo Route 61, and Route 163 stops nearby.<br />
✅ Parking is available in the municipal parking lot on Stittsville Main. Parking is also available on nearby streets. Please do not park in restaurant or retail parking lots!<br />
✅ The event runs rain or shine. However, we may pause or cancel in the event of extreme/dangerous weather. There is no rain date scheduled.<br />
✅ Contact us for more information: <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a> or 613-580-2476.</p>
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<h2>Thank you to this year&#8217;s sponsors</h2>
<p><em>Our festival would not be possible without the support from these amazing local businesses. </em></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.auracounselling.ca/">Aura Counselling</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.caroltraversy.com/">Carol Traversy &#8211; Coldwell Banker</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.costco.ca/warehouse-locations/Kanata-541.html">Costco Kanata</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://gumtreedentalcare.ca/">Gumtree Dental</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://weinsureottawa.ca/">Jameel Insurance &amp; Financial Services</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://mulkinsmaindental.ca/">Mulkins Main Dental</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.orrmotors.com/">Orr Motors</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.teambasra.com/">Team Basra &#8211; Royal Star Realty</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.scholarsed.com/locations/stittsville/">Scholars of Stittsville</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/store-locator/store/1325?lang=en">Shoppers Drug Mart &#8211; Hazeldean @ Huntmar</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.tutordoctor.com/kanata/">Tutor Doctor</a></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.valleyeats.ca/">Valley Eats</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>Photos from previous years</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2025-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos from the 2025 event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2024-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos from the 2024 event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos from the 2023 event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-2022/">Photos from the 2022 event</a></li>
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<h2>Le 20 juin 2026 : Festival multiculturel Bienvenue à Stittsville</h2>
<p>Participez à la 5<sup>e</sup> édition annuelle du <strong><em>Festival multiculturel Bienvenue à Stittsville</em></strong>.</p>
<p>L’activité de cette année, dont l’accès est gratuit pour tous, se tiendra le samedi 20 juin, de midi à 16 h, au parc Village Square (6000, rue Abbott, à l’angle des rues Abbott et Stittsville Main).</p>
<p>Ce festival met en valeur la diversité de Stittsville et permet d’accueillir les nouveaux arrivants et de favoriser de nouveaux liens dans la communauté. Des centaines de personnes ont participé à l’édition de l’année dernière, et nous espérons accueillir encore plus de monde cette année!</p>
<p>Des dizaines d’artistes, d’exposants, de vendeurs de nourriture et d’organismes communautaires seront présents. Faites tamponner votre passeport lors de l’activité pour avoir la chance de gagner des prix. L’entrée est <strong>GRATUITE</strong> et il y aura des activités pour tous les âges.</p>
<p>Si vous voulez participer en tant qu’artiste, exposant, restaurateur ambulant ou bénévole, veuillez communiquer avec nous (<a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Conseils pour les déplacements</strong></p>
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<li>Le parc Village Square est situé au 6000, rue Abbott, à l’angle des rues Abbott et Stittsville Main.</li>
<li>Nous vous encourageons à vous y rendre à pied ou à vélo, en utilisant le Sentier transcanadien!</li>
<li>Les circuits 61 et 163 d’OC Transpo se rendent au parc Village Square.</li>
<li>La rue Abbott sera fermée entre la rue Stittsville Main et la promenade Carbery tout au long de l’activité. (<em>Accès local seulement.</em>)</li>
<li>Le stationnement est gratuit au parc de stationnement municipal sur la rue Stittsville Main et dans les rues résidentielles perpendiculaires.</li>
<li><strong>Suivez notre </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1606686660722890/?active_tab=discussion"><strong>page du festival sur Facebook</strong></a><strong> pour en savoir plus sur les participants et les artistes, et sur la façon d’y prendre part!</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Communiquez avec nous pour en savoir plus : <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca.">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2025-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos de l’édition 2025 du festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2024-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos de l’édition 2024 du festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos de l’édition 2023 du festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-2022/">Photos de l’édition 2022 du festival</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/june-20-2026-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>June 28: Stittsville Family Bike Ride</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Originally published June 1, 2026 La version française suit Join us for our fifth annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville! It&#8217;s a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely weekend bike ride.We&#8217;ll ride together on a scenic, quiet 5.5km route through Stittsville. Don&#8217;t miss out on this wonderful [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Originally published June 1, 2026</em></p>
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<p>Join us for our fifth annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville! It&#8217;s a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely weekend bike ride.We&#8217;ll ride together on a scenic, quiet 5.5km route through Stittsville. Don&#8217;t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to explore Stittsville on two wheels with your family!</p>
<p>📆 Date: Sunday, June 28<br class="html-br" />⌚️ Arrive: 9:45 a.m. for a group photo and instructions<br class="html-br" />🚴🏻‍♂️ Departure: 10:00 a.m. sharp from CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road)<br class="html-br" />📍 Route: Start at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road); exact route to be announced.</p>
<p><strong>Click here for FREE registration:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stittsville-family-bike-ride-tickets-1990787430796">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stittsville-family-bike-ride-tickets-1990787430796</a></p>
<p><strong>Recommendations for participants:</strong></p>
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<li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Bring a bottle of water for hydration</li>
<li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">For people over 18 years of age, the use of a helmet and safety protection is recommended, for those under 18 years of age, helmet use is mandatory</li>
<li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Wear sunscreen</li>
<li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Eat a healthy, balanced meal before the event</li>
<li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Wear comfortable clothes and shoes</li>
<li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Make sure your bike is ready for the trail</li>
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<p><em>See you there!</em></p>
<p><em>We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully participate. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> or call 613-580-2476.</em></p>
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<h2>28 juin : Randonnée familiale à vélo de Stittsville</h2>
<p>Soyez des nôtres pour la cinquième Randonnée familiale à vélo de Stittsville! Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion pour les familles de nouer des liens avec les gens du quartier, de bouger et de faire une randonnée à vélo tranquille la fin de semaine. Nous ferons ensemble un trajet de 5,5 kilomètres dans un secteur paisible, aux magnifiques paysages. Ne manquez pas cette belle occasion de découvrir Stittsville à vélo, avec votre famille!</p>
<p>📆 Date : Dimanche 28 juin<br />
⌚️ Arrivée : 9 h 45 (photo de groupe et consignes)<br />
🚴🏻‍♂️ Départ : 10 h précises au Complexe récréatif CARDELREC (1500, chemin Shea)<br />
📍 Trajet : Départ au Complexe récréatif CARDELREC (1500 chemin Shea); l’itinéraire exact sera annoncé plus tard.</p>
<p><strong>Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire GRATUITEMENT :</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stittsville-family-bike-ride-tickets-1990787430796">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stittsville-family-bike-ride-tickets-1990787430796</a></p>
<p><strong>Information et conseils pour les personnes participantes :</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Apportez une bouteille d’eau pour vous hydrater.</li>
<li>Le port d’un casque et d’équipement de protection est recommandé pour les personnes de plus de 18 ans. Le port du casque est obligatoire pour les personnes de moins de 18 ans.</li>
<li>Mettez de l’écran solaire.</li>
<li>Prenez un repas sain et équilibré avant la randonnée.</li>
<li>Portez des vêtements et des chaussures confortables.</li>
<li>Vérifiez que votre vélo est en bon état.</li>
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<p><em>Au plaisir de vous y voir!</em></p>
<p><em>Nous nous efforçons d’organiser des événements inclusifs et accessibles auxquels tout le monde, y compris les personnes en situation de handicap, peut pleinement participer. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation ou pour toute question concernant l’accessibilité, écrivez à </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> ou appelez au 613‑580‑2476.</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/june-28-stittsville-family-bike-ride/">June 28: Stittsville Family Bike Ride</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>RECAP: Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighbourhood open house #2</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/development/recap-stittsville-north-w2-future-neighbourhood-open-house-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=recap-stittsville-north-w2-future-neighbourhood-open-house-2</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Staff held a second open house for the future neighbourhood known as Stittsville North (W2) on May 26. This future neighbourhood is located immediately west of Timbermere, and north of Hazeldean Road. The project team provided residents with an overview of the area’s existing conditions, development opportunities and constraints, and presented three draft concept plan [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/recap-stittsville-north-w2-future-neighbourhood-open-house-2/">RECAP: Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighbourhood open house #2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Staff held a second open house for the future neighbourhood known as Stittsville North (W2) on May 26. This future neighbourhood is located immediately west of Timbermere, and north of Hazeldean Road.</p>
<p>The project team provided residents with an overview of the area’s existing conditions, development opportunities and constraints, and presented three draft concept plan alternatives. Residents were also given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/W2-Open-House-2-Presentation-Final-AODA.pdf">Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighbourhood open house presentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/W2-Open-House-2-Boards-Draft-2_fr_final-ENG-AODA.pdf">Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighourhood open house boards</a></li>
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<div id="attachment_21581" style="width: 1589px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-092108.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21581" class="size-full wp-image-21581" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-092108.jpg" alt="Three maps showing alternative concept plans for Stittsville North" width="1579" height="797" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-092108.jpg 1579w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-092108-1280x646.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-092108-980x495.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-092108-480x242.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1579px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-21581" class="wp-caption-text"><em>A comparison of the three draft concept plan alternatives presented for Stittsville North (W2)</em></p></div>
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<p>This is an important phase in the development of this new community. At this stage we know this neighbourhood will have low and medium density housing, commercial space, parks, a school, and stormwater ponds. But planners are still deciding how to put all the pieces together. Your input is important and can help shape what this new neighbourhood will look like.</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and provided feedback. I encourage residents to review the presentation and boards and submit their comments and feedback.</p>
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<h3>Stay informed and provide feedback</h3>
<p>Provide your comments and register for future notifications by emailing <a href="mailto:suburb@ottawa.ca">suburb@ottawa.ca</a>. You can include Councillor Glen at <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p>All information regarding this new neighbourhood, including all materials presented at the open houses are located on <a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/w2-north-stittsville">engage.ottawa.ca.</a></p>
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<h3>What’s next</h3>
<p>There will be a third public meeting, currently planned for the fall, which will include a presentation on the preferred concept plan.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/recap-stittsville-north-w2-future-neighbourhood-open-house-2/">RECAP: Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighbourhood open house #2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>UPDATE: Carp Road Widening project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Photo: Display board from the November 2025 meeting about the updated Carp Road design.  The Carp Road Widening project includes new lanes from Hazeldean to the 417, along with sidewalks, pathways, intersection upgrades, plus the installation of new sanitary and storm sewers plus watermain. This is a much-needed project and has been our top transportation-related [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-carp-road-widening-project/">UPDATE: Carp Road Widening project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Photo: Display board from the November 2025 meeting about the updated Carp Road design. </em></p>
<p>The Carp Road Widening project includes new lanes from Hazeldean to the 417, along with sidewalks, pathways, intersection upgrades, plus the installation of new sanitary and storm sewers plus watermain.</p>
<p>This is a much-needed project and has been our top transportation-related priority in Stittsville for a few years now – but it will mean a lot of disruption for residents who use Carp Road for travel, and to the residents and businesses along the route. We expect the full project to take 4-5 years to complete, from start to finish.</p>
<p>Here’s the latest on the project:</p>
<p><strong>What’s happening now?</strong></p>
<p>Bell is continuing relocation work at the northwest corner of the intersection at Carp Road and Hazeldean Road.</p>
<p>Two more temporary light poles are scheduled to be installed at the southwest corner of the intersection on either June 25 or 26.</p>
<p><strong>Phase 1 – Carp Road and Hazeldean Road intersection upgrade</strong></p>
<p>The construction tender for the Phase 1 work on the intersection will soon be released and is expected to close in mid-July. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2026 and finish in September 2027.</p>
<p><strong>Phase 2 – Carp Road widening, sidewalks, and multi-use pathways from Hazeldean Road to the Queensway</strong></p>
<p>Our office has received some inquiries from property owners along Carp Road with questions about property acquisition. The consultant is continuing to work on the preliminary design which is needed before City Realty Services reaches out to property owners about land acquisition.</p>
<p>Staff are currently waiting for feedback from the various utilities on the location of their infrastructure, which is required to confirm the amount of ROW (right-of-way) needed for the widenins. They are targeting late summer for when the first round of property owners will be contacted by City Realty Services.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the project, please <a href="https://glengower.ca/contact/">contact our office</a> and we can put you in touch with the project team.</p>
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<h3>Related</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/information/frequently-asked-questions-carp-road-widening/">Frequently Asked Questions: Carp Road construction</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/information/recap-carp-road-construction-update-meeting/">RECAP: Carp Road construction update meeting</a></li>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-carp-road-widening-project/">UPDATE: Carp Road Widening project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>Water service advisory for Hesse Crescent on Friday, June 19</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:13:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on Hesse Crescent, residents may experience interruptions in water service. Work is planned for Friday, June 19 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The map above shows the properties that may be affected. This work has been pre-planned to limit disruption to both residents and traffic [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/water-service-advisory-for-hesse-crescent-on-friday-june-19/">Water service advisory for Hesse Crescent on Friday, June 19</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p class="elementtoproof">Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on Hesse Crescent, residents may experience interruptions in water service. Work is planned for Friday, June 19 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The map above shows the properties that may be affected.<b></b></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">This work has been pre-planned to limit disruption to both residents and traffic and affected properties have been notified. Please call <strong>3-1-1</strong> if you have any questions or concerns.</p>
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<h2>Avis concernant le service d’eau du croissant Hesse le vendredi 19 juin</h2>
<p>En raison de réparations apportées aux infrastructures d’eau du croissant Hesse, des interruptions du service d’eau pourraient survenir. Les travaux sont prévus le vendredi 19 juin entre 8 h et 16 h.</p>
<p>Les travaux ont été planifiés afin de limiter les perturbations pour les résidents et pour la circulation. Un avis a été envoyé aux propriétés touchées, lesquelles sont indiquées sur la carte ci-dessus. Veuillez composer le <strong>3-1-1</strong> pour toute question.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/water-service-advisory-for-hesse-crescent-on-friday-june-19/">Water service advisory for Hesse Crescent on Friday, June 19</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit (originally published September 2021) We&#8217;re hearing from a lot of Stittsville residents who are having difficulty finding primary care. Local doctors accepting new patients are few-and-far between, and many clinics in the west end have reduced their hours of operation. It&#8217;s a growing problem in our community. If you&#8217;re looking for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/a-list-of-doctors-and-clinics-in-and-around-stittsville/">Finding a primary care (doctors, clinics) in Stittsville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<em>(originally published September 2021)</em></p>
<p>We&#8217;re hearing from a lot of Stittsville residents who are having difficulty finding primary care. Local doctors accepting new patients are few-and-far between, and many clinics in the west end have reduced their hours of operation. It&#8217;s a growing problem in our community.</p>
<p><strong>If you&#8217;re looking for a doctor:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Register with the Health Care Connect resource from the Province of Ontario:  <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner">ontario.ca &#8211; find a doctor or nurse practitioner</a>.</li>
<li><span class="C9DxTc ">The </span><span class="C9DxTc ">Ottawa Student Primary Care Access Outreach (OSPAO)</span><span class="C9DxTc "> is a student‑led initiative bringing together nursing students, medical students, and other health‑professionals to support patients in navigating the primary‑care system. They regularly update their web page with <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/primary-care-clinics-in-ottawa/home">a list of Ottawa clinics currently accepting patients</a>. </span></li>
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<p>Meanwhile, we are working with a group of local doctors to open a Primary Care Health Hub in Kanata-Stitsville. <a href="https://glengower.ca/tag/health-hub/">You can find more information here&#8230;</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/a-list-of-doctors-and-clinics-in-and-around-stittsville/">Finding a primary care (doctors, clinics) in Stittsville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>New rules will strengthen drainage, grading for smaller housing projects</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved changes to the City’s Building By-law that would make sure drainage and stormwater are properly managed before building permits are approved. New smaller residential developments are now exempt from site plan control – a process the City uses to review building layout, parking, landscaping and drainage before construction [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">The Planning and Housing Committee today approved </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b68eba05-c95d-4043-b783-04a6c373e2ee&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=20&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">changes to the City’s Building By-law</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA"> that would </span>make sure drainage and stormwater are properly managed before building permits are approved.</p>
<p>New smaller residential developments are now exempt from site plan control – a process the City uses to review building layout, parking, landscaping and drainage before construction begins. Recent changes to the provincial <em>Planning Act</em> exempted new residential buildings with up to 10 units from the site plan control process. As part of its <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/planning-development-and-construction/housing-and-development-reports/ottawas-housing-acceleration-plan/housing-acceleration-plan"><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Housing Acceleration Plan</span></a>, the City expanded this exemption to buildings with up to 12 units, to help get more homes built faster.</p>
<p>Because drainage and stormwater runoff can affect nearby properties, these considerations are normally reviewed as part of the City’s site plan control process. Since fewer developments are required to go through site plan control, the amendments approved today would change how drainage and stormwater runoff are reviewed. To ensure there are no oversight gaps, the City is shifting some requirements for grading, drainage and surface water plans to be considered as part of the building permit process. The changes will help ensure water is directed away from nearby buildings and that drainage is properly considered before construction begins without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on builders.</p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Zoning change to allow more affordable housing on Heatherington Road</span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">The Committee approved a zoning amendment to allow mid-rise buildings on part of the City-owned property at </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b68eba05-c95d-4043-b783-04a6c373e2ee&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=19&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">1770 Heatherington Road</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">, just south of Walkley Road. The City plans to dispose of the land to support more affordable housing development.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">The rezoning will enable the development of mid-rise buildings up to six storeys on part of the site, increasing the potential number of affordable units across the entire site from 158 units to between 240 and 285 units.</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">How Ottawa is tracking progress on new housing </span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">City Council has committed to helping address the housing crisis by supporting the construction of 151,000 quality market homes by 2031. The City tracks the progress of residential development in Ottawa and shares that data through an interactive </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/planning-development-and-construction/housing-and-development-reports/housing-approvals-dashboard#section-f45de708-7364-4bb6-94f3-75b009c43f31"><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">housing approvals dashboard</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Tracking began in January 2023, and between that time and the end of 2025, Council has provided approvals for more than 69,600 new homes. This means about 46 per cent of the homes needed to meet the 2031 goal can now be built. If Council approves the land-use permissions that the Committee recommended today, applicants will be able to build another 127 new homes. Since the start of 2026, it is estimated this Committee has enabled the development of more than 1,400 new homes.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">City Council will consider the recommendations from today’s meeting on Wednesday, June 24.</span></p>
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<h2 class="page-title"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">De nouvelles règles renforceront les mesures de drainage et de nivellement pour les projets immobiliers de moindre envergure</span></h2>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Comité de la planification et du logement a approuvé aujourd’hui des </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b68eba05-c95d-4043-b783-04a6c373e2ee&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=French&amp;Item=20&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">modifications au </span><em><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Règlement municipal sur le bâtiment</span></em></a><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA"> visant à garantir une gestion adéquate du drainage et des eaux pluviales avant que les permis de construire soient approuvés.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Les nouveaux projets d’aménagement résidentiels de moindre envergure sont désormais exemptés de la réglementation du plan d’implantation, un processus qu’applique la Ville pour examiner la disposition des bâtiments, le stationnement, l’aménagement paysager et le système de drainage avant le début des travaux. Les récentes modifications apportées à la </span><em><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Loi sur l’aménagement du territoire</span></em><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA"> de l’Ontario exemptent les nouveaux immeubles résidentiels d’au plus 10 logements du processus de réglementation du plan d’implantation. Dans le cadre de son </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/urbanisme-amenagement-et-construction/rapports-sur-le-logement-et-le-developpement/plan-dacceleration-de-la-creation-de-logements-dottawa/plan-pour-accelerer-la-construction-de-logements"><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Plan d’accélération de la création de logements</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">, la Ville a étendu cette exemption aux immeubles comptant jusqu’à 12 logements, afin d’accélérer la construction d’un plus grand nombre de logements.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Comme le drainage et le ruissellement des eaux pluviales peuvent affecter les propriétés avoisinantes, ces considérations sont habituellement examinées dans le cadre du processus de réglementation du plan d’implantation de la Ville. Puisque moins de projets d’aménagement doivent se soumettre à la réglementation du plan d’implantation, les modifications proposées aujourd’hui entraîneraient des changements dans l’examen du drainage et du ruissellement des eaux pluviales. Afin d’assurer qu’il n’y a aucune lacune en matière de surveillance, la Ville fera passer l’examen de certaines exigences liées aux plans de nivellement, au drainage et à la gestion des eaux de surface au processus de demande de permis de construire. Ces modifications permettront d’assurer que l’eau est évacuée loin des bâtiments voisins et que le drainage est dûment pris en compte avant le début des travaux sans imposer de fardeaux réglementaires inutiles aux entrepreneurs.</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Modification de zonage pour permettre l’aménagement d’un plus grand nombre de logements abordables sur le chemin Heatherington</span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Comité a approuvé une modification de zonage afin de permettre la construction d’immeubles de hauteur moyenne sur une partie d’un bien-fonds appartenant à la Ville situé au </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b68eba05-c95d-4043-b783-04a6c373e2ee&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=French&amp;Item=19&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">1770, chemin Heatherington</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">, juste au sud du chemin Walkley. La Ville prévoit de céder ce terrain afin de favoriser l’aménagement d’un plus grand nombre de logements abordables.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Cette modification de zonage permettra la construction d’immeubles de hauteur moyenne pouvant atteindre six étages sur une partie de ce site, ce qui fera passer le nombre potentiel de logements abordables sur l’ensemble du site de 158 à un nombre compris entre 240 et 285.</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Ottawa suit les progrès réalisés en matière de nouveaux logements</span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Conseil municipal s’est engagé à contribuer à la résolution de la crise du logement en soutenant la construction de 151 000 logements de qualité qui arriveront sur le marché d’ici 2031. La Ville suit l’évolution des projets immobiliers résidentiels à Ottawa et partage ces données grâce à un </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/urbanisme-amenagement-et-construction/rapports-sur-le-logement-et-le-developpement/le-tableau-de-bord-des-approbations-de-logement#section-f45de708-7364-4bb6-861a-75b009c43f31"><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">tableau de bord des approbations de logement interactif</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le suivi a commencé en janvier 2023 et, entre ce moment-là et la fin de 2025, le Conseil a approuvé la construction de plus de 69 600 nouveaux logements. Cela signifie qu’environ 46 % des logements nécessaires pour atteindre l’objectif de 2031 peuvent désormais être construits. Si le Conseil approuve les autorisations d’utilisation du sol recommandées aujourd’hui par le Comité, les demandeurs seront en mesure de construire 127 nouveaux logements supplémentaires. Depuis le début de l’année 2026, on estime que ce Comité a permis d’aménager environ 1 400 nouveaux logements.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Conseil municipal examinera les recommandations issues de la réunion d’aujourd’hui le mercredi 24 juin.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit We’ve received many inquiries from residents about overnight noise in the northern part of Stittsville, north of Hazeldean Road and the Carp Road area. It was a bit of a mystery: there is no overnight construction work underway, or any noise by-law exemptions that we are aware of in Stittsville. By-law [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>We’ve received many inquiries from residents about overnight noise in the northern part of Stittsville, north of Hazeldean Road and the Carp Road area.</p>
<p>It was a bit of a mystery: there is no overnight construction work underway, or any noise by-law exemptions that we are aware of in Stittsville. By-law was engaged and my team contacted local industrial businesses, government agencies, and city departments to see if we could find the source.</p>
<p>But it appears we now have an answer. We’re reasonably certain it was related to the West Carleton Environmental Centre landfill site on Carp Road. Waste Management says that they use a propane cannon to deter birds during operating hours. The equipment is timer-controlled and designed to produce brief, occasional noise bursts during the day, shutting off at the end of operating hours. It’s not typically deployed overnight.</p>
<p>But it appears the timer recently malfunctioned, resulting in noise occurring after hours. The equipment has since been manually shut off, and the staff are currently investigating the cause of the timer malfunction. They’re going to keep that equipment offline until they are confident it will operate correctly.</p>
<p>Residents should have a quieter night this evening. We encourage residents to report any excessive noise by calling 3-1-1. Operators will be able to take down your location, the time that you hear the noise, and any other description that may help identify the source.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
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<h2>MISE À JOUR : Voici la cause du bruit nocturne à Stittsville</h2>
<p>Nous avons reçu de nombreuses demandes de renseignements de la part de résidents à propos d’un bruit nocturne dans la partie nord de Stittsville, au nord du chemin Hazeldean et du secteur du chemin Carp.</p>
<p>C’était assez mystérieux : il n’y avait pas, à notre connaissance, de travaux nocturnes en cours ni d’exemptions au <em>Règlement sur le bruit</em> à Stittsville. Les Services des règlements municipaux ont été mis à contribution et mon équipe a communiqué avec des entreprises industrielles locales, des organismes gouvernementaux et des directions générales de la Ville pour tenter de trouver l’origine du bruit.</p>
<p>Mais il semble que nous ayons maintenant une réponse. Nous sommes raisonnablement certains qu’il était relié au site d’enfouissement du Centre environnemental de West Carleton sur le chemin Carp. Waste Management dit qu’ils utilisent un canon à propane pour faire fuir les oiseaux pendant les heures de fonctionnement. L’équipement est contrôlé au moyen d’une minuterie, et conçu pour produire des bouffées de bruit brèves et occasionnelles pendant la journée. Il s’arrête à la fin des heures de service et n’est habituellement pas déployé pendant la nuit.</p>
<p>Mais il semble que la minuterie ait été défectueuse dernièrement, ce qui a occasionné du bruit en dehors des heures de service. Depuis, l’équipement a été éteint manuellement et le personnel est en train d’enquêter sur la cause du mauvais fonctionnement de la minuterie. L’équipement sera maintenu hors ligne jusqu’à ce qu’on ait la certitude qu’il fonctionne correctement.</p>
<p>La soirée d’aujourd’hui devrait être plus tranquille pour les résidents. Nous vous invitons à signaler tout bruit excessif en composant le 3-1-1. Les téléphonistes, qui seront en mesure de vous localiser, noteront l’heure à laquelle vous avez entendu le bruit et toute autre description pouvant aider à en identifier la source.</p>
<p>Merci!</p>
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		<title>Councillor Glen&#8217;s Weekly Newsletter: June 17, 2026</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee and the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new three-year pilot Extreme Weather Preparedness Grant Program to help communities prepare for extreme weather events. Ottawa is seeing more frequent and intense extreme weather, including heat waves, flooding and ice storms. The City is investing [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">The Environment and Climate Change Committee and the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new three-year pilot </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d21beb68-aaef-423f-9888-b51e0c83c000&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=11&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Extreme Weather Preparedness Grant Program</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA"> to help communities prepare for extreme weather events.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Ottawa is seeing more frequent and intense extreme weather, including heat waves, flooding and ice storms. The City is investing in community organizations to help neighbourhoods prepare, respond and recover more effectively.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Residents will benefit from better-prepared neighbourhoods through a $1 million investment over three years. The program will provide up to $50,000 per year to local non-profit organizations to strengthen neighbourhood-level preparedness. Eligible organizations include community associations, non-profits and other local groups that support residents and that have the capacity to deliver projects at the neighbourhood level.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Funding will support practical, on-the-ground solutions, like creating community emergency plans, training volunteers and improving coordination and public awareness. It will also help communities purchase and share essential equipment and supplies, including mobile generators and power stations, temporary shelters, cooling and warming solutions, and items like radios, safety equipment and emergency kits. These resources will help communities respond faster during emergencies, support residents locally and reduce pressure on first responders and social services.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">The program responds to community feedback, which identified a gap in preparedness. Fewer than one-third of survey respondents reported having a community emergency plan. This program will help close that gap by giving communities the tools they need to be ready.</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Solid Waste Master Plan update shows strong progress in reducing waste</span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">At its regular meeting, the Environment and Climate Change Committee received a mid-year update on the </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a9545f94-3622-4599-9af0-6dafaaac5d5f&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=17&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Solid Waste Master Plan</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">, showing strong progress and participation from residents.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Residents&#8217; actions are already making a difference. The amount of garbage set out at the curb dropped by 15 per cent in 2025, with almost all households staying within the three-item limit. This shows more people are using other options like recycling and the Green Bin.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Ottawa is seeing more ways to reduce and reuse waste as well. The popularity of Repair Cafés, Drop &amp; Swap events and Giveaway Weekends continues to grow, helping residents reuse items, avoid waste and save money. A new reuse directory will make it easier to find these options locally.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Access to waste diversion services is improving across Ottawa. More multi-residential buildings now have Green Bin service, and more parks and public spaces have three-stream bins, making it easier to sort waste where people live and spend time.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">These efforts help keep more waste, including organics, out of landfill and support the City’s climate goals. The City is also planning ahead to ensure waste services remain reliable in the future, including securing organics processing beyond 2030 and exploring long-term waste solutions.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">City Council will consider the recommendations from these meetings on Wednesday, June 24.</span></p>
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<h2>Le nouveau programme de subventions aidera les quartiers d’Ottawa à se préparer aux conditions météorologiques extrêmes</h2>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Comité de l’environnement et du changement climatique et le Comité des services de protection et de préparation aux situations d’urgence ont approuvé aujourd’hui un nouveau </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d21beb68-aaef-423f-9888-b51e0c83c000&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=French&amp;Item=11&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Programme pilote de subventions pour la préparation en cas de conditions météorologiques extrêmes</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA"> de trois ans pour aider les communautés à se préparer aux événements météorologiques extrêmes.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">La ville d’Ottawa connaît des événements météorologiques extrêmes plus fréquents et plus intenses, y compris des vagues de chaleur, des inondations et des tempêtes de verglas. La Ville investit dans les organismes communautaires pour aider les quartiers à se préparer, à intervenir et à se rétablir plus efficacement.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Les résidents profiteront de quartiers mieux préparés grâce à un investissement de 1 million de dollars sur trois ans. Dans le cadre du programme, des organismes à but non lucratif locaux recevront jusqu’à 50 000 $ par an pour mieux se préparer aux situations d’urgence qui touchent leurs quartiers. Sont admissibles les associations communautaires, les organismes à but non lucratif et d’autres groupes locaux qui soutiennent les résidents et qui sont capables de réaliser des projets à l’échelle des quartiers.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Ce financement soutiendra la mise en place de solutions concrètes sur le terrain, comme la création de plans de mesures d’urgence communautaires, la formation de bénévoles et l’amélioration de la coordination et de la sensibilisation du public. Il aidera également les communautés à acquérir et à partager des fournitures et de l’équipement essentiels, y compris des génératrices mobiles et des stations d’alimentation électrique, des refuges temporaires, des solutions de climatisation et de chauffage ainsi que des articles comme des radios, de l’équipement de sécurité et des trousses d’urgence. Ces ressources aideront les communautés à intervenir plus rapidement lors de situations d’urgence, à soutenir les résidents à l’échelle locale et à réduire la pression sur les intervenants d’urgence et les services sociaux.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Programme a été mis sur pied à la suite des commentaires des résidents, qui ont cerné des lacunes en matière de préparation. Moins d’un tiers des personnes interrogées dans le cadre d’un sondage ont déclaré disposer d’un plan d’urgence communautaire. Ce programme aidera à combler ces lacunes en donnant aux communautés les outils dont elles ont besoin pour être prêtes.</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Une mise au point sur le Plan directeur de la gestion des déchets solides révèle d’importants progrès en ce qui concerne la réduction des déchets</span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Lors de sa réunion ordinaire, le Comité de l’environnement et du changement climatique a reçu une mise au point de mi-exercice sur le </span><a class="ext" href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a9545f94-3622-4599-9af0-6dafaaac5d5f&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=French&amp;Item=17&amp;Tab=attachments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink=""><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Plan directeur de la gestion des déchets solides</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">, qui connaît des progrès importants et suscite une forte participation.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Les mesures que prennent les résidents changent déjà les choses. La quantité de déchets déposés en bordure de rue a chuté de 15 pour cent en 2025, alors que presque tous les ménages respectent la limite de trois articles à jeter. Cela indique que plus de gens ont recours à d’autres options, comme le recyclage et l’utilisation du bac vert.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">La ville d’Ottawa offre également plus de façons de réduire et de réutiliser les déchets. La popularité des cafés-réparation, des événements de dépôt et d’échange et des fins de semaine don-débarras continue de croître, alors que ces initiatives aident les résidents à réutiliser les objets, à éviter de produire des déchets et à économiser. La mise sur pied d’un nouveau répertoire pour les objets réutilisables facilitera la recherche de ces options locales.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">L’accès aux services de détournement des déchets s’améliore à l’échelle d’Ottawa. Plus d’immeubles à logements multiples ont désormais accès au bac vert, et plus de parcs et d’espaces publics disposent de bacs à trois compartiments, ce qui facilite le tri des déchets là où les gens vivent et passent du temps.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Ces efforts aident à détourner les déchets des sites d’enfouissement, y compris les déchets organiques, et à soutenir les objectifs climatiques de la Ville. La Ville s’emploie également à planifier l’avenir en veillant à ce que les services des déchets demeurent fiables, en trouvant des solutions pour le traitement des matières organiques au-delà de 2030 et en explorant les solutions de gestion des déchets à long terme.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le Conseil municipal tiendra compte des recommandations de ces réunions le mercredi 24 juin.</span></p>
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