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		<title>Councillor Glen&#8217;s Weekly Video / November 7, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning! Today I’m across from the Stittsville Legion, ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11. Please join us for the ceremony on Wednesday at the Stittsville Cenotaph, located in front of Johnny Leroux Arena. This week’s updates: Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans &#8211; Major Gerald “Gerry” Stanley Wharton Happy Diwali Water services jobs moving [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/councillor-glens-weekly-video-november-7-2026/">Councillor Glen&#8217;s Weekly Video / November 7, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Good morning!</b> Today I’m across from the <a href="https://rcl618.ca/">Stittsville Legion</a>, ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11. Please join us for the ceremony on Wednesday at the Stittsville Cenotaph, located in front of Johnny Leroux Arena.</p>
<p><b>This week’s updates:</b></p>
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<li>Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans &#8211; <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/city-honours-local-veteran-through-its-commemorative-street-naming-for-veterans-program/">Major Gerald “Gerry” Stanley Wharton</a></li>
<li>Happy Diwali</li>
<li>Water services jobs moving to Iber Road</li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/update-kanata-stittsville-primary-care-health-hub-at-the-maple-grove-site/">Health Hub would add 30 doctors to Stittsville</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/information/hartin-house-on-cedarow-court-up-for-designation-at-built-heritage-committee-november-5/">David Hartin House heritage designation</a></li>
<li>Carp/Hazeldean construction update</li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/information/fraudulent-email-posing-as-city-sports-field-and-facility-allocation/">Fraud alert &#8211; email posing as City sports field and facility allocation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/information/seasonal-winter-parking-restrictions-coming-december-1/">Seasonal winter parking restrictions start December 1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/community/amberway-park-survey-what-we-heard/">Amberway Park: What we heard</a></li>
<li>Thanks to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Stittsville-Cricket-Club-61583576159076/">Stittsville Cricket Club</a></li>
<li>Next chapter for the <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/12-years-of-jack-o-lantern-magic-the-stittsville-pumpkin-parade-spirit-shines-again-for-2026/">Stittsville Pumpkin Parade</a></li>
<li>Stittsville Main Street Flowers &#8211; thank you to supporters</li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/information/november-7-household-hazardous-waste-drop-off-at-westbrook-snow-dump/">Hazardous Waste Drop-off today</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/upcoming-events-in-around-stittsville/">Holiday Market at the Barn</a></li>
<li>Sending support to Amir Siddiqi</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebLnvVJsWIYyvvTJ-XWrTbsTPLmgvTQXxIs5ljUOInE0VUOA/viewform">How to sign up for Chelsea’s email newsletter</a></li>
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<p>Have an excellent week!</p>
<p><i>–Councillor Glen</i></p>
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		<title>City honours local veteran through its Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was joined by special guests this week to commemorate the late Major (Ret&#8217;d) Gerald (Gerry) Stanley Wharton by naming an Ottawa street in his honour. This tribute is made possible through the City’s Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans Program, a partnership with the City, Veterans Affairs Canada, The Royal [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/city-honours-local-veteran-through-its-commemorative-street-naming-for-veterans-program/">City honours local veteran through its Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans Program</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 credit: City of Ottawa)</em></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-US">Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was joined by special guests this week to commemorate the late Major (Ret&#8217;d) Gerald (Gerry) Stanley Wharton by naming an Ottawa street in his honour. </span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-US">This tribute is made possible through the City’s </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-manager-administration-and-policies/office-protocol/awards-and-recognition/commemorative-street-naming-veterans"><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-US">Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans Program</span></a><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-US">, a partnership with the City, Veterans Affairs Canada, The Royal Canadian Legion and local developers.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-US">The Mayor was joined by Elder Verna McGregor of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation; Councillor Glen Gower; Councillor-elect Chelsea </span><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Walton</span><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-US">, in whose ward the new street will be located; Jada Goodman, Project Coordinator, Land Development, Caivan Homes; and members of the Wharton family.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Gerry Wharton&#8217;s life was defined by service, remembrance and a devotion to Canada and its veterans. His legacy continues through the countless ceremonies, memorials and traditions he helped shape, and through the generations of Canadians he inspired to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Gerry&#8217;s dedication to honouring veterans was shaped by his own service. He proudly served for 32 years in the Canadian Armed Forces with the 1st Battalion, The Canadian Guards and the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Following his retirement from the military, Gerry began a distinguished second career as Chief of Ceremonial and Protocol Services with the Department of Public Works, where he provided expertise on ceremonial protocol for countless official national events and ceremonies, including Royal Tours and the Olympic Games. </span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">Contributing to the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was one of his proudest achievements. Through his military service and later veteran’s advocacy work, Gerry worked tirelessly to honour the Canadian service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, a commitment reflected in his work on the monument.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">You can read more about Major Wharton&#8217;s story here: </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/legacy-remembrance-commemorating-major-gerry-wharton-0"><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">A legacy of remembrance: commemorating Major Gerry Wharton.</span></a></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/city-honours-local-veteran-through-its-commemorative-street-naming-for-veterans-program/">City honours local veteran through its Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>NOVEMBER 7: Household hazardous waste drop-off at Westbrook Snow Dump</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Originally published on October 23, 2026 La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Westbrook Snow Dump Facility 200 Westbrook Road 8 am to 4 pm Please note that electronic waste is not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events hosted by the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Originally published on October 23, 2026</em></p>
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<p>The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event:<br />
<strong>Saturday, November 7, 2026</strong><br />
Westbrook Snow Dump Facility<br />
200 Westbrook Road<br />
8 am to 4 pm</p>
<p>Please note that electronic waste is not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events hosted by the City of Ottawa. Residents can bring electronic waste to retailers by checking <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/waste-explorer">Ottawa.ca/WasteExplorer.</a></p>
<p><em>You don&#8217;t have to wait! Residents are always welcome to use the City’s <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/recycling/waste-explorer#section-4583ecd7-5ac0-4254-912c-dc0e190f52c7">Waste Explorer</a> to find retailers nearby where they can return many items daily.</em></p>
<p>For information on household hazardous waste, visit <a href="https://ottawa.ca/HHW">ottawa.ca/HHW.</a></p>
<h2>7 novembre: Dépôt d’un jour des déchets ménagers dangereux au dépôt de neige du chemin Westbrook</h2>
<p><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17807" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1344" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-scaled.jpg 2057w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-300x158.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-768x403.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-2048x1075.jpg 2048w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-610x320.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-1080x567.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-1280x672.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-980x515.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-511_Household-Hazardous-Waste_1200X630_FR-480x252.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></p>
<p>La Ville d’Ottawa tiendra un dépôt d’un jour des déchets ménagers dangereux:<br />
<strong>Le samedi 7 novembre 2026 </strong><br />
Dépôt de neige du chemin Westbrook<br />
200, chemin Westbrook<br />
De 8 h à 16 h</p>
<p>Veuillez noter que les déchets électroniques ne sont pas acceptés lors des journées de dépôt des déchets ménagers dangereux organisées par la Ville d’Ottawa. Les résidents peuvent trouver les détaillants qui reprennent les déchets électroniques en consultant le site <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/dechets-et-recyclage/recyclage/navigateur-de-dechets">ottawa.ca/NavigateurDeDéchets</a>.</p>
<p><em>Vous n’avez pas besoin d’attendre! Les résidents peuvent toujours utiliser le <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/dechets-et-recyclage/recyclage/navigateur-de-dechets">Navigateur de déchets</a> de la Ville pour trouver des détaillants à proximité qui acceptent de reprendre de nombreux articles quotidiennement.</em></p>
<p>Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les déchets ménagers dangereux, consultez la page <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/dechets-et-recyclage/dechets-menagers-speciaux-et-dangereux">ottawa.ca/DMD</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/november-7-household-hazardous-waste-drop-off-at-westbrook-snow-dump/">NOVEMBER 7: Household hazardous waste drop-off at Westbrook Snow Dump</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>UPDATE: Kanata-Stittsville Primary Care Health Hub at the Maple Grove site</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There are two Stittsville items on the agenda for the November 10 Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting at City Hall. One is straightforward, the approval of a lease for space on Iber Road to house staff from the City&#8217;s Wastewater, Infrastructure and Water Services Department. It will likely carry on consent. The other is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/update-kanata-stittsville-primary-care-health-hub-at-the-maple-grove-site/">UPDATE: Kanata-Stittsville Primary Care Health Hub at the Maple Grove site</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are two Stittsville items on the agenda for the November 10 Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting at City Hall. One is straightforward, the approval of a lease for space on Iber Road to house staff from the City&#8217;s Wastewater, Infrastructure and Water Services Department. It will likely carry on consent.</p>
<p>The other is significant: a report on the proposed Kanata-Stittsville Health Hub, to be located on a piece of land between Maple Grove Road and Palladium Drive. The report outlines the results of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and a recommendation to focus instead on a site on Carp Road near the park-and-ride:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;The RFP did not produce a qualified proposal. The sole bid offered significantly below market value for the land which was valued at approximately $1.1 million per acre. The proposal did not meet procurement requirements and raised legal concerns regarding the sale of municipal land below market value. Through discussions with the proponent, they indicated that the additional costs and complexity rendered the transaction non-financially viable per their assessment due to the high land value which is attributable to the location.</em></p>
<p><em>Based on learnings from the Maple Grove RFP, staff have determined that the current site is not ideal for this purpose. Staff have identified an alternative site that possesses fewer constraints and may be better suited for development of a health hub. Staff have identified 2110 Carp Road as the preferred alternative location for further evaluation.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Obviously I am very disappointed with staff&#8217;s assessment and recommendations. The bid came from a group of local doctors led by Dr. Taylor Ferrier, partnered with Shenkman, an experienced builder and developer. Their proposal for a multi-disciplinary primary care health hub would include a physician-led health team providing services to 6,000 patients on day one, scaling up to 30 physicians and 40,000 patients within five years. It will fill a major gap in Stittsville and Kanata, where there are currently 19,000 residents &#8220;unattached&#8221; to a family doctor.</p>
<p>The group has letters of support from across the health care community in the west end, including the Ottawa West Four Rivers Health Team, the Queensway Carleton Hospital, uOttawa Medicine, Carleton University Faculty of Nursing, Montfort AFHT and Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre. It&#8217;s a very strong proposal.</p>
<p>The recommended Carp Road site is not ideal. It&#8217;s on the outskirts of the community, comes with a lot of risks and unknowns, and would likely delay the project by at least three to four years.</p>
<p>I am working with the Mayor&#8217;s Office, City staff, and the proponent group to come up with a solution that would keep the focus on the Maple Grove site, and plan to bring a motion to committee on Tuesday. <em>More to come&#8230;</em></p>
<p><em><a href="https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1aec42e4-722f-4cbc-a6d8-d5feaacdcd05&amp;Agenda=Agenda&amp;lang=English">You can access the meeting documents for next week&#8217;s meeting here.</a> </em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/update-kanata-stittsville-primary-care-health-hub-at-the-maple-grove-site/">UPDATE: Kanata-Stittsville Primary Care Health Hub at the Maple Grove site</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>Memo: O-Train east extension update</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The following is correspondence received from OC Transpo General Manager Rick Leary on Wednesday, November 4, providing an update on the O-Train eastern extension between Blair and Trim stations. La version française suit Work continues toward the safe and reliable opening of the Line 1 East Extension, and we would like to share our staged [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>The following is correspondence received from OC Transpo General Manager Rick Leary on Wednesday, November 4, providing an update on the O-Train eastern extension between Blair and Trim stations.</em></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Work continues toward the safe and reliable opening of the Line 1 East Extension, and we would like to share our staged approach for November with you.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Ongoing progress exercising the Stage 2 East Extension</b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">As shared in the last <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/memo-update-on-o-train-east-extension/">update on October 2</a>, the Pre-Trial Running readiness assessment identified three critical elements that needed to be addressed before proceeding to the next phase:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Train Control Software updates:</b> Hitachi, an East-West Connectors sub-contractor, has been working to complete reprogramming and is now ready to install the software updates, requiring the late opening of Line 1 on November 15.</li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Train availability</b>: Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is regularly providing the required number of trains, and improvements have been made on yard operations, ensuring that trains are deployed on time.</li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Traction power substation</b>: There have been no recent issues with this equipment, and it is working as intended.</li>
</ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Following the installation of the Train Control Software on November 15, the updates will be tested and validated throughout the week to ensure they are working as intended.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">On Sunday, November 22, OC Transpo expects to begin exercising the entire system by operating trains along the full line between Tunney’s Pasture and Trim stations. Customers will continue to disembark at Blair Station, and staff will be present to facilitate the transition. This will be the first time that Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) will launch 23 trains for service, running about every four and a half minutes. This allows us to test the vehicles, schedules, and staffing assignments, and is the next step in the preparation for Pre-Trial Running. This is a similar process that was followed in the successful launch of Lines 2 and 4.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">All of this is part of the staged approach we are taking to exercise the East Extension to be prepared for Pre-Trial Running. This will validate the reliability of all systems and identify any necessary improvements that are required before moving to Pre-Trial Running. We will continue to keep you updated on progress as we advance through each stage.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Line 1 late opening for software updates</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">On Sunday, November 15, O-Train Line 1 service will be adjusted to start at noon. This adjustment is required to safely implement software updates for the East Extension.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For customers, this means that on November 15: </span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><a title="https://www.octranspo.com/en/our-services/service-types/r1-replacement-bus-service/" href="https://www.octranspo.com/en/our-services/service-types/r1-replacement-bus-service/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">R1 bus service</a> will run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations from 8 am until noon.</li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal">Shuttle bus service will run between St-Laurent and Cyrville stations and between Lees Station and Mackenzie King Bridge.</li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal">Line 1 service will start at noon.</li>
</ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">OC Transpo staff will be at key stations to support customers during this planned closure.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Customers can use the Travel Planner or </span><a title="https://transitapp.com/en/region/ottawa" href="https://transitapp.com/en/region/ottawa" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc=""><span lang="EN-CA" data-ogsc="">Transit app</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> to plan their trips. Customers can also visit </span><a title="https://www.octranspo.com/en/" href="https://www.octranspo.com/en/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc=""><span lang="EN-CA" data-ogsc="">octranspo.com</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> for travel planning assistance or call 613-560-5000.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Information, reminders, and updates will be communicated through various channels, including public service announcements, customer alerts, social media updates and on </span><a title="https://www.octranspo.com/en/" href="https://www.octranspo.com/en/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc=""><span lang="EN-CA" data-ogsc="">octranspo.com</span></a><span lang="EN-CA">.</span></p>
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<h2>Mise à jour sur le prolongement de l’O-Train vers l’Est</h2>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Les travaux se poursuivent en vue d’une ouverture sécuritaire et fiable du prolongement de la Ligne 1 vers l’est et j’aimerais vous faire part de notre approche par étapes pour le mois de novembre.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA">Progrès en cours des exercices de l’Étape 2 du prolongement vers l’est</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Comme mentionné dans la dernière mise à jour du 2 octobre, l’évaluation de la préparation avant la période de rodage a cerné trois éléments critiques qui doivent être réglés avant de passer à l’étape suivante : </span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA">Mises à jour du logiciel de contrôle des trains :</span></b><span lang="FR-CA"> Hitachi, le sous-traitant d’East-West Connectors, a travaillé afin d’achever la reprogrammation et est désormais prêt à installer les mises à jour logicielles, nécessitant l’ouverture tardive de la Ligne 1, le 15 novembre. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA">Disponibilité des trains</span></b><span lang="FR-CA"> : Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) fournit régulièrement le nombre nécessaire de trains et des améliorations ont été apportées aux opérations dans la cour, assurant la ponctualité des trains. </span></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA">Sous-station de traction électrique</span></b><span lang="FR-CA"> : Il n’y a pas eu de problèmes récemment avec cet équipement et il fonctionne comme prévu. </span></li>
</ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">À la suite de l’installation du logiciel de contrôle des trains le 15 novembre, les mises à jour seront mises à l’essai et validées tout au long de la semaine afin de s’assurer qu’elles fonctionnent comme prévu. </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Le dimanche 22 novembre, OC Transpo s’attend à amorcer les exercices dans l’entièreté du réseau en faisant circuler des trains sur toute la ligne, entre les stations Tunney’s Pasture et Trim. Les clients continueront de débarquer à la station Blair et le personnel sera présent pour faciliter la transition. Il s’agira de la première fois que Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) lance 23 trains pour le service, qui circuleront environ toutes les quatre minutes et demie. Cela nous permettra de mettre à l’essai les véhicules, les calendriers et l’attribution des tâches et il s’agit également de la prochaine étape en préparation pour la période de prérodage. Ce processus est semblable à celui qui a été suivi lors du lancement réussi des Lignes 2 et 4.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Tout cela est fait dans le cadre de notre approche par étapes afin d’exercer le prolongement vers l’est pour qu’il soit prêt avant la période de rodage. Cela validera la fiabilité de tous les systèmes et déterminera toute amélioration nécessaire avant de passer à la période de prérodage. Nous continuerons de vous tenir à jour sur les progrès alors que nous réalisons chaque étape.  </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA">Ouverture tardive de la Ligne 1 pour des mises à jour du logiciel</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Le dimanche 15 novembre, le service de la Ligne 1 de l’O-Train sera ajusté pour commencer à midi. Cette modification est nécessaire pour effectuer des mises à jour logicielles pour le prolongement vers l’est. </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Pour les clients, cela signifie que le 15 novembre :  </span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Le </span><a title="https://www.octranspo.com/fr/nos-services/types-de-service/service-dautobus-de-remplacement-r1/" href="https://www.octranspo.com/fr/nos-services/types-de-service/service-dautobus-de-remplacement-r1/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc=""><span lang="FR-CA" data-ogsc="">service d’autobus R1</span></a><span lang="FR-CA"> circulera entre les stations Tunney’s Pasture et Blair, de 8 h à midi.</span></li>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Un service de navette sera assuré entre les stations St-Laurent et Cyrville, de même qu’entre la station Lees et le pont Mackenzie-King. </span></li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Le service de la Ligne 1 commencera à midi.</span></li>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Le personnel d’OC Transpo sera aux principales stations pour soutenir les clients pendant cette fermeture prévue.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">Les clients peuvent utiliser le Planificateur de trajet ou </span><a title="https://transitapp.com/fr/region/ottawa" href="https://transitapp.com/fr/region/ottawa" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc=""><span lang="FR-CA" data-ogsc="">l’appli Transit</span></a> <span lang="FR-CA">pour planifier leurs trajets. Les clients peuvent consulter </span><a title="https://www.octranspo.com/fr/" href="https://www.octranspo.com/fr/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc=""><span lang="FR-CA" data-ogsc="">octranspo.com</span></a><span lang="FR-CA"> pour obtenir de l’aide pour planifier leurs déplacements ou composer le 613-560-5000.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA">L’information, les rappels et les mises à jour seront communiqués par divers canaux, notamment des messages d’intérêt public, des alertes pour les clients, de même que des mises à jour publiées sur les médias sociaux et sur </span><a title="https://www.octranspo.com/fr/" href="https://www.octranspo.com/fr/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc=""><span lang="FR-CA" data-ogsc="">octranspo.com</span></a><span lang="FR-CA">.</span></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/memo-o-train-east-extension-update/">Memo: O-Train east extension update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The City of Ottawa has been made aware of a fraudulent email posing as the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department, offering sports teams and groups a special priority offer to reserve sports fields and diamonds for next season. We urge residents to immediately delete the email and do not click on [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/fraudulent-email-posing-as-city-sports-field-and-facility-allocation/">Fraudulent email posing as City sports field and facility allocation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-CA">The City of Ottawa has been made aware of a fraudulent email posing as the Recreation, Cultural<strong> </strong>and Facility Services Department, offering sports teams and groups a special priority offer to reserve sports fields and diamonds for next season. We urge residents to immediately delete the email and do not click on any of the links within the email.</span></p>
<p>There are a few indicators that exposed this email as a scam:</p>
<ul>
<li>The sender email is a Gmail account, not a City email account that ends in ottawa.ca</li>
<li>A link included that is not the City’s official ottawa.ca website</li>
</ul>
<p>If you believe you have accessed the link and shared any personal or financial information, contact Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222.</p>
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<h1 class="page-title"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Courriel frauduleux concernant la réservation de terrains et installations de sport de la Ville</span></h1>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">La Ville d’Ottawa a été informée de la circulation d’un courriel frauduleux, prétendant provenir de la Direction générale des loisirs, de la culture et des installations, qui propose aux équipes et groupes sportifs une offre spéciale de réservation prioritaire de terrains de sport et de balle pour la saison à venir. Nous exhortons les résidents à supprimer le courriel sur-le-champ et à ne cliquer sur aucun des liens qu’il contient.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Voici quelques indicateurs qui montrent que ce courriel relève de l’hameçonnage :</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">L’adresse électronique de l’expéditeur est un compte Gmail, et non un compte de messagerie de la Ville se terminant par ottawa.ca.</span></li>
<li><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Le courriel contient un lien dont l’adresse n’est pas celle du site Web officiel de la Ville, ottawa.ca.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span dir="ltr" lang="FR-CA">Si vous pensez avoir cliqué sur le lien et partagé des renseignements personnels ou financiers, veuillez appeler le Service de police d&#8217;Ottawa au 613-236-1222.</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/fraudulent-email-posing-as-city-sports-field-and-facility-allocation/">Fraudulent email posing as City sports field and facility allocation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>NOTEBOOK: End-of-term transition notes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>(Photo: McCurdy Maple Grove on Abbott Street, October 2026) La version française suit My term as your city councillor ends on November 14, and councillor-elect Chelsea Walton will take over the role on November 15. We&#8217;re working together over the next few weeks to ensure a smooth transition and a strong start. My email newsletter [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-end-of-term-transition-notes/">NOTEBOOK: End-of-term transition notes</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: McCurdy Maple Grove on Abbott Street, October 2026)</em></p>
<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>My term as your city councillor ends on November 14, and councillor-elect Chelsea Walton will take over the role on November 15. We&#8217;re working together over the next few weeks to ensure a smooth transition and a strong start.</p>
<p><b>My email newsletter<br />
</b>We now have over 11,600 subscribers! We&#8217;ll publish one more regular edition of the newsletter next Wednesday, along with my weekly Saturday videos on November 7 and 14.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, privacy restrictions mean that I cannot pass along our email newsletter subscriber list to the new councillor.  However, you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebLnvVJsWIYyvvTJ-XWrTbsTPLmgvTQXxIs5ljUOInE0VUOA/viewform">click here to sign up for councillor-elect Walton&#8217;s new email newsletter.</a></p>
<p><b>During this transition period<br />
</b>Part of that transition includes closing down my ward office after eight years. There are a few things residents should know:</p>
<ul>
<li>During this transition period, we may not be able to respond to all requests. For most city issues, you can contact 311 by phone or submit a service request online at <a href="https://ottawa.ca/311">ottawa.ca/311</a>. This is the fastest way to get a response and action on your issue. The call centre is staffed 24/7 to report a pothole, broken streetlight, missed garbage pick-up, vandalism, animal control, or any other city concern</li>
<li>Due to privacy restrictions, we cannot pass along personal information (name, phone number, email, etc.) to the new councillor. We&#8217;ve been contacting residents with open case files to confirm their Service Request number (SR#) and provide them with a staff contact at the city for updates.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>A few ways to reach me after November 14</b></p>
<ul>
<li>You can subscribe to my personal Substack newsletter: <a href="https://glengower.substack.com/">glengower.substack.com</a></li>
<li>Follow me on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/glengower.ca">Bluesky</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glengower/">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Connect with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-gower-139984236/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Please say hello the next time you see me around Stittsville!</li>
</ul>
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<p>***</p>
<p>Mon mandat de conseiller municipal prendra fin le 14 novembre. C’est la conseillère élue Chelsea Walton qui prendra la relève le 15 novembre. Au cours des prochaines semaines, nous allons travailler ensemble pour assurer une transition en douceur et un départ du bon pied.</p>
<p><b>Mon bulletin d’information<br />
</b>Nous comptons à présent plus de 11 600 abonnés! Nous publierons une dernière édition régulière du bulletin d’information mercredi prochain, ainsi que mes vidéos hebdomadaires du samedi les 7 et 14 novembre.</p>
<p>Malheureusement en raison des restrictions en matière de protection de la vie privée, je ne peux pas transmettre à la nouvelle conseillère la liste des abonnés à notre bulletin d’information par courriel. Cependant, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebLnvVJsWIYyvvTJ-XWrTbsTPLmgvTQXxIs5ljUOInE0VUOA/viewform">vous pouvez cliquer ici pour vous inscrire à la nouvelle infolettre électronique du conseiller élu Walton</a>.</p>
<p><b>Une période de transition<br />
</b>Cette transition implique notamment la fermeture de mon bureau de circonscription après huit ans d’activité. Voici ce que les résidentes et résidents devraient savoir :</p>
<ul>
<li>Au cours de cette période de transition, il se peut que nous ne puissions pas répondre à toutes les demandes. Pour la plupart des questions concernant la Ville, vous pouvez appeler au 3-1-1 ou soumettre une demande de service en ligne à l’adresse <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/3-1-1">ottawa.ca/fr/311</a>. C’est le moyen le plus rapide d’obtenir une réponse et une solution. Le centre d’appel est ouvert 24 h sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, pour recevoir les signalements de nids-de-poule, de lampadaires défectueux, de collecte de déchets manquée, de vandalisme, de problèmes liés au contrôle des animaux ou d’autres incidents relevant de l’administration municipale.</li>
<li>Des restrictions en matière de protection de la vie privée nous interdisent de transmettre des renseignements personnels (nom, numéro de téléphone, adresse courriel, etc.) à la nouvelle conseillère. Nous avons communiqué avec les résidentes et résidents dont le dossier est en cours de traitement pour confirmer leur numéro de la demande de service et leur fournir les coordonnées d’une personne représentante de la Ville qui pourra les tenir informés.</li>
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<p><b>Voici où vous pourrez me joindre après le 14 novembre</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Vous pouvez vous abonner à mon bulletin d’information Substack : <a href="https://glengower.substack.com/">glengower.substack.com</a>.</li>
<li>Suivez-moi sur <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/glengower.ca">Bluesky</a> ou <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glengower/">Instagram</a>.</li>
<li>Ajoutez-moi sur <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-gower-139984236/">LinkedIn</a>.</li>
<li>Dites-moi bonjour quand vous me croiserez à Stittsville!</li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-end-of-term-transition-notes/">NOTEBOOK: End-of-term transition notes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/m/b6edd78ef348a82fadc67a79e68b0cb7/m/ee9583edb9963e514726ae73d9ee4ae8">Councillor Glen&#8217;s Weekly Newsletter: November 4, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The City of Ottawa will be conducting environmental drilling work at the vacant, city-owned properties at 32 and 34 Friendly Crescent on Friday, November 6 and Monday, November 9, 2026. There will not be any work conducted over the weekend or after 5:00 pm on weekdays. The work is part of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/upcoming-environmental-assessment-at-32-34-friendly-crescent/">Upcoming Environmental Assessment at 32 &#038; 34 Friendly Crescent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p>The City of Ottawa will be conducting environmental drilling work at the vacant, city-owned properties at 32 and 34 Friendly Crescent on <strong>Friday, November 6 and Monday, November 9, 2026</strong>. There will not be any work conducted over the weekend or after 5:00 pm on weekdays.</p>
<p>The work is part of a Phase Two Environmental Assessment (ESA) at the site. The Phase Two ESA is a field investigation that uses a drill rig to collect soil samples and install monitoring wells at the properties. Shallow soil samples will also be collected using hand-augering equipment at selected locations.</p>
<p>This activity is being undertaken following a recommendation from the Phase One ESA, completed a few years ago, which identified potential environmental concerns related to the former use of the site as a sewage pumping station.</p>
<p>Access to the work areas around the drilling rig will be closed through traffic control measures (cones, barricades, caution tape), but access to the walking path through the property will be maintained. The excess soil cuttings and purge water will be left on site in sealed drums until the lab results confirm the appropriate disposal method. The drums will be labeled by the environmental consultant the City has retained for the work, BluMetric Environmental Inc.</p>
<p>Notices to the residents of the properties that are immediately adjacent to the work area will be distributed prior to the start of the work.</p>
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<h2>Évaluation environnementale à venir aux 32 et 34, croissant Friendly</h2>
<p>La Ville d’Ottawa effectuera des travaux environnementaux de forage sur les propriétés municipales vacantes situées aux 32 et 34, croissant Friendly le <strong>vendredi 6 novembre et le lundi 9 novembre 2026</strong>. Aucun travail ne sera entrepris la fin de semaine et après 17 h la semaine.</p>
<p>Ces travaux font partie de l’étape II de l’évaluation environnementale de site (EES). Cette étape comprend des études sur le terrain à l’aide d’un appareil de forage pour obtenir des échantillons de sol et installer des puits de surveillance sur les propriétés. Des échantillons de sol prélevés à une faible profondeur se feront au moyen d’une tarière à main à certains endroits.</p>
<p>Ces travaux sont entrepris à la suite d’une recommandation issue de l’étape I de l’EES réalisée quelques années auparavant. Cette étape avait soulevé des préoccupations environnementales possibles en lien avec l’utilisation antérieure des terrains comme station de pompage des eaux usées.</p>
<p>Les zones des travaux autour de l’appareil de forage seront interdites d’accès et barrées au moyen de mesures de gestion de la circulation (cônes, barricades, ruban de sécurité), mais l’accès au sentier piétonnier qui traverse la propriété sera maintenu. L’excès de sols de déblai et l’eau de purge seront conservés sur place dans des cuves scellées jusqu’à ce que les résultats du laboratoire permettent d’établir la méthode d’élimination appropriée. Les cuves seront étiquetées par BluMetric Environmental Inc., le consultant environnemental embauché par la Ville pour effectuer ces travaux.</p>
<p>Des avis aux résidents situés directement à côté de la zone des travaux seront distribués avant le début des activités.</p>
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		<title>One-day COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinic: November 14 at the Richmond Arena</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit To support rural communities with limited pharmacy access, Ottawa Public Health is offering a one-day clinic in Richmond. Community members can book an appointment using this link or the QR code included on the attached poster. Walk-ins will also be accepted as capacity allows. Date: November 14, 2026 Time: 2:30 pm [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">To support rural communities with limited pharmacy access, Ottawa Public Health is offering a one-day clinic in Richmond. <span data-ogsc="black">Community members can book an appointment using this </span><span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://reservation.frontdesksuite.ca/oph/influenza/Home/Index?pageId=6aa1c6b5-38ca-4dfd-99c4-c42739a853ee&amp;culture=en&amp;uiCulture=en" href="https://reservation.frontdesksuite.ca/oph/influenza/Home/Index?pageId=6aa1c6b5-38ca-4dfd-99c4-c42739a853ee&amp;culture=en&amp;uiCulture=en" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="f14bfde6-e0c0-4fe1-8ebd-a949d343b9bb" data-linkindex="9" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">link</u></a></span><span data-ogsc="black"> or the QR code included on the attached poster.</span> <span data-ogsc="black">Walk-ins will also be accepted as capacity allows.</span></p>
<p class="x_WordSection1"><strong>Date</strong>: November 14, 2026<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Richmond Arena located at 6095 Perth Street, Ottawa.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-ogsc="black">Ottawa Public Health </span>recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the annual flu and COVID-19 vaccine. <span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts#section-3" href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts#section-3" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="69ed5271-b9ef-4d89-9062-8741b74f82ef" data-linkindex="10" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">Flu</u></a></span> and <span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-vaccines#high-risk" href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-vaccines#high-risk" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="fc35fe7c-d377-4476-849c-3f7fe7a10f1a" data-linkindex="11" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">COVID-19</u></a></span> vaccines are particularly recommended<i> </i>for people at high risk of severe illness.<span data-ogsc="black">  </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">To learn more about respiratory viruses, including prevention and vaccine availability, visit <span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/covid-reducing-risks.aspx?utm_source=OPH&amp;utm_medium=Friendly_URL&amp;utm_campaign=Respiratory_Virus" href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/covid-reducing-risks.aspx?utm_source=OPH&amp;utm_medium=Friendly_URL&amp;utm_campaign=Respiratory_Virus" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="0e88324a-9fa4-4915-b70f-69135b13841b" data-linkindex="12" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVirus</u></a></span>.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Clinique de vaccination contre la COVID-19 et la grippe</b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Pour soutenir nos communautés rurales, qui ont un accès limité aux pharmacies, Santé publique Ottawa organise une clinique d’un jour à Richmond. Les membres de la communauté peuvent prendre un rendez-vous en utilisant <span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://reservation.frontdesksuite.ca/oph/influenza/Home/Index?pageId=6aa1c6b5-38ca-4dfd-99c4-c42739a853ee&amp;culture=en&amp;uiCulture=en" href="https://reservation.frontdesksuite.ca/oph/influenza/Home/Index?pageId=6aa1c6b5-38ca-4dfd-99c4-c42739a853ee&amp;culture=en&amp;uiCulture=en" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="538ed4da-e2b9-43c6-ba8b-f2351996f05d" data-linkindex="13" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">le système automatise</u></a></span> ou en scannez le code QR sur l’affiche ci-jointe. Les membres de la communauté sont bienvenus pour venir sans rendez-vous, si la capacité le permet.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Date :</strong> le 14 novembre, 2026<br />
<strong>Heure :</strong> de 14:30 h à 19 h<br />
<strong>Lieu :</strong> Arena Richmond, 6095 rue Perth, Ottawa.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Sante publique Ottawa recommande à toute personne âgée de six mois et plus de se faire vacciner annuellement contre la grippe et la COVID-19. Les vaccins contre <span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/renseignements-sur-la-grippe" href="https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/renseignements-sur-la-grippe" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="ad3b81fb-dcd2-4fb1-b13f-cf7bc34164c1" data-linkindex="14" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">la grippe</u></a></span> et <span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/vaccins-contre-la-covid-19" href="https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/vaccins-contre-la-covid-19" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="842e395c-eadd-4525-accc-44dbf2febd3d" data-linkindex="15" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc="">la COVID-19</u></a></span> sont particulièrement recommandés aux personnes présentant un risque élevé de maladie grave.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Pour en savoir plus sur les virus respiratoires, y compris la prévention et la disponibilité des vaccins, visitez le site<span data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><a title="https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/covid-reducing-risks.aspx?utm_source=OPH&amp;utm_medium=Friendly_URL&amp;utm_campaign=Respiratory_Virus" href="https://www.santepubliqueottawa.ca/fr/public-health-topics/covid-reducing-risks.aspx?utm_source=OPH&amp;utm_medium=Friendly_URL&amp;utm_campaign=Respiratory_Virus" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="7bf0b796-e0db-4e45-bc03-c13d06552a40" data-linkindex="16" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)"><u data-ogsc=""> SantePubliqueOttawa.ca/Virusresp.</u></a></span></p>
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