by Glen Gower | Feb 1, 2020 | Notebook
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) La version française suit On Friday I took part in the groundbreaking for the Campeau Drive extension along with Mayor Jim Watson and Councillors Jenna Sudds and Jeff Leiper. The road will extend Campeau Drive all the way from Terry Fox...
by Glen Gower | Jan 31, 2020 | Notebook
La version française suit I have a report going to Transportation Committee this week, recommending a speed limit reduction on Maple Grove Road (between Alon and Huntmar) from 50km/h to 40km/h. Road safety is the number one thing that we hear about from residents. I...
by Glen Gower | Nov 29, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit Ken Hughes, The City of Ottawa’s Auditor General, tabled a series of audits on Tuesday, but the one that’s receiving the most attention is his audit of Stage 2 Light Rail procurement. That’s the process that led to Council approving...
by Glen Gower | Nov 21, 2019 | Notebook
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) Le français suit I made it through a nine-hour Transit Commission meeting at City Hall on Wednesday where we discussed a number of items, including three major reports: online booking for ParaTranspo, LRT and transit operational issues,...
by Glen Gower | Nov 8, 2019 | Notebook
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) Le français suit UPDATE (November 15): Councillors just received a memo explaining how the 40 additional buses are being deployed. Highlights for Stittsville riders: – Additional service on 62, 261, 262, 263 – Extra trips...
by Glen Gower | Nov 5, 2019 | Notebook
(le français suit) The Amberwood Village Residents Association (AVRA) is facing a big challenge in the coming months as they look at options to fund $750,000 in capital improvements required for the golf course and recreation facilities. I’ve talked to several...
