by Glen Gower | Jul 2, 2026 | Information, Notebook
Originally published June 21, 2026 La version française suit In July and August, Ottawa youth ages 11-18 will be able to ride OC Transpo free of charge. This new program was approved by City Council back in December during our annual budget process but I feel like...
by Glen Gower | Jun 26, 2026 | Notebook
La version française suit On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved my motion for a commemorative naming in honour of Collinda Joseph. Collinda is a Canadian Paralympic athlete who was a member of Canada’s wheelchair curling team that won bronze at the 2022...
by Glen Gower | Jun 26, 2026 | Notebook
La version française suit On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved a motion I had introduced for a commemorative naming to honour the late Tysen Lefebvre. Tysen was an extraordinary young man whose courage and generosity inspired our entire community. Despite...
by Glen Gower | Jun 12, 2026 | Notebook
La version française suit Employee Recognition Month We started the meeting by recognizing and thanking the entire OC Transpo team for their commitment, service, and continued dedication to keeping Ottawa moving, as we celebrate Employee Recognition Month in June....
by Glen Gower | Jun 4, 2026 | Notebook
La version française suit (Photo from the 2022 Poole Creek Pathway bridge replacement between Beechfern and Riverbank in Wyldewood.) The City’s Finance Committee sunk its teeth into a meaty policy document on Tuesday titled “Long Range Financial Plan VI – Tax...
by Glen Gower | Jun 2, 2026 | Information, Notebook
La version française suit I continue to hear a lot of concerns from residents about community safety. Issues like traffic enforcement, police response times, car thefts, racism and hate incidents, and overall visibility of police in our community are the most frequent...