by Glen Gower | Aug 5, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit Transparency builds trust. The secrecy around the procurement process for Stage 2 LRT is a good example of the opposite: a lack of transparency breeds distrust, fuels rumours and speculation, and is a poor way to engage the public in important civic...
by Glen Gower | Jul 21, 2019 | Notebook
(Flex stakes / traffic calming. Photo credit: Barry Gray) Le français suit Almost every day, my office receives messages from residents with concerns about speeding on residential streets in Stittsville. The concerns come from all parts of the community, in new...
by Glen Gower | Jul 10, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit Here are my speaking notes from the discussion at today’s City Council meeting about the Chateau Laurier, outlining why I did not support the motion. I am hearing loud and clear from residents. The outcome they want is to stop the addition to...
by Glen Gower | Jul 5, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit We’ve heard from several residents with concerns about changes to their water bills. The city has introduced a fixed service charge to all bills, in addition to “per-use” rates. The more water you use, the more you’ll pay –...
by Glen Gower | Jun 20, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit Councillor asks why Para Transpo online booking is taking so long https://t.co/es5nsyd5JS #ottnews #ottawa pic.twitter.com/grYVc6Me5T — CBC Ottawa (@CBCOttawa) June 20, 2019 We had a long discussion on Wednesday at our Transit Commission meeting...
by Glen Gower | Jun 4, 2019 | Notebook
(le français suit) The latest version of the proposed addition to the Château Laurier is better – much better – than where it started, but it’s still not inspiring us or enchanting us. The problem is that there’s nothing in our municipal planning toolbox...
