by Glen Gower | Apr 10, 2026 | Notebook
Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee on Thursday, April 9. Restoring full O-Train Line 1 service OC Transpo continues to work with Rideau Transit Group (RTG) and Alstom to implement a condition monitoring system, replace the cartridge bearing...
by Glen Gower | Apr 2, 2026 | Notebook
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. For the week of March 22-28, OC Transpo had an average of 542 buses available for weekday service – a marked improvement from early January, when that number was as low as 467. OC needs 520 buses to deliver...
by Glen Gower | Mar 14, 2026 | Notebook
La version française suit There were two files related to the Goulbourn Wetlands at City Council this week. The wetlands are west of Stittsville near the Trans Canada Trail. First, City Council approved an expansion of the Tomlinson Stittsville Quarry. The item was...
by Glen Gower | Mar 13, 2026 | Notebook
March 18 is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, so we kicked off our Transit Committee meeting with a special ceremony recognizing the dedicated, skillful work of 18 OC Transpo representatives. Thank you for your service and dedication! Le 18 mars est la...
by Glen Gower | Mar 11, 2026 | Information, Notebook
La version française suit (This post is adapted from an update that was originally published on my Substack newsletter.) Late last fall, the provincial government announced plans to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities (CAs) down to seven. For the Ottawa...
by Glen Gower | Mar 6, 2026 | Notebook
La version française suit Cricket is one of the fastest growing sports in Ottawa and I have been hearing from players and event organizers in Stittsville about the need for more places to play. This week, I joined the Mayor and members of our cricket community for an...
