July 2026

POSTPONED: Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park
The Stittsville Cricket Club is excited to invite the community to a vibrant Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., bringing neighbours together for a fun, welcoming day celebrating the sport of cricket. This family‑friendly event aims to strengthen community connections while introducing residents of all ages to one of the world’s most popular sports through demonstrations, hands‑on activities, and opportunities to learn and play. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, the festival promises an enjoyable way to get active, meet new people, and experience something new. Join neighbours at Bradley Craig Park, 331 Cranesbill Road, for a day of cricket, community spirit, and healthy outdoor fun! New date to be announced for August or September.

July 18: Everyone Outdoors Together
Residents are invited to take part in Everyone Outdoors Together, a new Canada-wide initiative on Saturday, July 18, encouraging people to step outside and share a moment with their neighbours and community. Organized by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, the campaign celebrates the importance of parks, recreation, health, belonging, and community connection. Stittsville is fortunate to have many beautiful natural spaces to enjoy, from parks and trails to local green spaces. Consider gathering with friends, family, neighbours, or community groups for a walk or informal outdoor gathering that ends with watching the sunset together. Learn more and join the conversation online using #EveryoneOutdoorsTogether.

July 23-26: Kanata Theatre 6th Annual Ten Minute Play Festival
The Kanata Theatre will be presenting it’s 6th Annual Ten Minute Play at the Ron Maslin Playhouse, 1 Ron Maslin Way in Kanata. This Festival includes 7 different plays by 7 different directors! Times are as follows, July 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m., July 25 at both 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and July 26 at 7:30 p.m.  For further information, please visit, 10-Minute Plays 2026 – Kanata Theatre

July 25: West Side Pride Festival
This year’s West Side Pride Festival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Alexander Grove Park, 10 Warner-Colpitts Ln. If you’re interested or would like to participate as a vendor in this year’s Community Fair, please be sure to leave the date open on your calendar. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for and promote yourselves to our local LGBTQ2S+ community! For further information, please visit, West Side Pride

July 29: Stittsville Friendship Club Luncheon
Join members of the Stittsville Friendship Club at their luncheon which runs from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Stittsville Legion, 1481 Stittsville Main Street. There will be cold ham, bread, buns and dessert. Cost for members is $20.00 and $25.00 for non-members. For reservations, please email Luncheon Reservations or text 613-608-4103. Please reserve no later than 4 days prior to the event day.

Ongoing Events

*Note: During the holidays, schedules for weekly events are subject to change. Check with the event organizers for more information.

Every Saturday: Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun (depending on the weather & trail conditions)
The Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant to Bobolink and back. There are no road crossings on the route. This is a 5km run suitable for all ability levels. The event runs every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. For further information, please visit parkrun Canada.

Every Sunday: Market @ The Barn
We’re back for the 2026 season! Fresh coffee, homemade pizza, fresh sourdough bread, baked treats, artisan goods, pastured meats, bath & body products… all brought to you by incredible local vendors who pour their heart into what they do. Add in live music and fresh and air you’ve got your new favourite weekend routine for the season. We can’t wait to welcome you back. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 6154 Abbott Street East. Rain or shine. Pet friendly. More info.

OPL Summer Reading Program
The Ottawa Public Library’s Stittsville Branch Summer Reading programs for children are now open for registration! Dive into a summer of discovery, creativity, and fun! The Library is located at 1637 Stittsville Main Street. For more information, and to register, please visit, Summer Reading Club

Every Wednesday: OPL English Conversation Group
The Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library’s English Conversation Group will continue through the summer. Join this free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. The groups meet from 5:15 P.M. to 6:15 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library, Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. For more information and to register, please visit, English Conversation Group

Every Wednesday: Euchre @ Stittsville United Church
The Wednesday afternoon euchre sponsored by the UCW of Stittsville United Church is taking a summer break. Euchre will resume on September 9 at 1:00 p.m. $5.00 for a time of fun, fellowship, euchre, and, of course, refreshments. Everyone welcome. For further information, please contact blamb05@sympatico.ca

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: St. Thomas Clothing Drop-Off
St. Thomas Anglican Church, located at 1619 Stittsville Main, accepts gently used clothing, footwear, bedding and towels every Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Please do not leave clothing after these hours. They will accept clothing with no holes, rips, or pet hair and take all sizes, shoes, boots and outerwear. If you would like to volunteer with set-up, sorting or takedown, please call 613-836-5741. Please note, Food bank members get first day, and then it is open to the public. All proceeds go to the Stittsville Food Bank.

June 1- August 31: Lemonade Standemonium
Lemonade Standemonium 2026, is a community- and youth-driven fundraising initiative taking place across Ottawa this summer in support of the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. From June 1 through August 31, residents, families, and community groups are invited to host lemonade stands, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting free programs and services for individuals and families impacted by cancer in our region. This initiative provides an accessible and meaningful opportunity for residents—particularly young people—to engage in community-building while contributing to a cause that affects so many in Ottawa. Importantly, all funds raised remain local, ensuring a direct and tangible impact within our community. For more information, please take a look at the website!

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There are over 30 residential projects in Stittsville that are in various stages of the approval and pre-construction process. Here’s the latest information that we have as of early July 2026.

Hazeldean corridor

 560 Hazeldean Road (Regional Group / EQ Homes)

• The applicant is proposing to rezone the site from “Agricultural, Rural Exception 263” to permit future residential and non-residential land uses as well as an open space area next to the Carp River.
• The proposal includes the development of 98 homes, including 50 detached homes and 48 townhouses, as well as a residential/mixed-use development block along Hazeldean Road.
• In October 2025, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application and Plan of Subdivision application, which are currently being reviewed.

 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7 Savage Drive (Hazeldean Heights Inc.)

• The City has just received a resubmission of this application, which now includes three apartment buildings with heights of 27 storeys, 15 storeys, and 4 storeys. This resubmission is currently being reviewed by City staff.

6310 Hazeldean (Scalia)

• The applicant is proposing a residential development containing 457 apartments, with heights stepping up from three storeys to 21 storeys.
• City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application on September 18, 2024.
• In November 2025 a Site Plan Control application was submitted, as well as a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application. These applications have not been approved.

1174 Carp (Groupe Maurice)

• The applicant is proposing to build a retirement home containing 413 apartments, with a building height ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. The proposed development includes a mix of underground and surface parking, as well as a new public park.
• City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application on September 10, 2025.
• They will need to submit a Site Plan Control application to the City.

1145 Carp (Deschenes Poitras Realty Corp)

• The applicant is proposing to build a four-storey, 34-unit low-rise apartment
• A Site Plan Control application has been approved.
• An application to the Committee of Adjustment to subdivide their property into two separate lots was approved on April 15, 2025. The existing dental office building will remain on one lot and the proposed apartment building will be developed on the other lot.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

6171 Hazeldean (Latitude Homes)

• City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application on April 17, 2024.
• The development includes a mixed-use subdivision with 570 homes in total, including detached homes, townhouses, a nine-storey mixed use building, and low-rise apartments. The subdivision also includes a large community park, stormwater management pond, and various pathways.
• Construction has started. Blasting operations began in May 2026 and is expected to last three to four months.

North Stittsville future neighbourhood

• The City, in collaboration with landowners of properties identified as “W2 North Stittsville – Future Neighbourhood”, are undertaking a planning and engineering study to provide for the development of this new neighbourhood.
• This study will inform an Official Plan amendment to allow for this new development as part of an integrated planning, urban design and infrastructure engineering process.
• A second open house was held in May 2026 and provided residents with an overview of the area’s existing conditions, development opportunities and constraints, and presented three draft concept plan alternatives.

Stittsville Main & central area

37 Wildpine (Latitude Homes)

• The proposal is for a four-storey apartment building with 94 apartments, and a semi-detached home. The development would front onto a new road that would connect Wildpine Court and Ravenscroft Court.
• City Council approved the Zoning By-law application on January 22, 2025.
• A tree permit has been issued to remove the trees that have been approved for removal. Fencing has been installed to delineate the removal area. This work began in late November 2025.
• A Site Plan Control application was submitted in April 2026 and is currently under review.

121 Brae (Taion Investments)

• City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application on December 11, 2024.
• The project is for a three-storey apartment building with five apartments at the corner of Brae and Norway Spruce.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

1835 Stittsville Main (Jennifer Miller)

• The City received a zoning by-law amendment application for this site in 2022 which would allow for two additional detached homes. The amendment was conditionally approved by City Council due to servicing issues.
• Those servicing issues have now been resolved, however we understand that the owner is intending to demolish the existing home to allow for additional low-rise units, which is permitted in the zoning for the site.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

North area

425 Culdaff Road (Broadstreet / Seymour Pacific)

• A Site Plan Control application has been approved.
• The applicant is proposing to build a six-storey, U-shaped apartment building with 177 apartments, including a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. A total of 212 parking spaces is provided.

1919 Maple Grove (Formasian Development Corporation)

• City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application on December 11, 2024.
• The applicant is proposing to build 36 semi-detached homes, 26 back-to-back townhomes, a park, and two blocks reserved for low-rise four-storey apartments estimated at 460 units. (The apartments will not be built until after the completion of the Stittsville Main Street extension that is abutting the property.)
• The draft plan of subdivision has also been approved.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

1927 Maple Grove (Landric)

• City Council approved this Zoning By-Law Amendment application on May 29, 2024.
• A Plan of Subdivision application was draft approved in 2023 to subdivide the property into six townhouse blocks containing between six and seven units per block, for a total of 38 homes. All proposed homes will front onto a future public street, which will connect Maple Grove Road to a future subdivision north of the property.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

1869 Maple Grove Road (Landric Homes)

• The developer is finalizing all approvals and plan to start construction in August 2026.

1981 Maple Grove (Claridge)

• On April 18, 2023, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) ordered the approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. They have 3 years from the draft approval date to register the subdivision agreement.
• With the OLT approval, the Zoning By-law has been changed to permit the development of 212 homes, including single-detached, townhouses and back-to-back townhouses. There will also be a public park. The subdivision was also draft approved subject to conditions.
• A detailed design still needs to be completed. The first detailed design submission was received in early 2024. Staff provided comments and are awaiting a resubmission.
• They will also be responsible for connecting Maple Grove Road to Stittsville Main Street in Jackson Trails.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

815 Roger Griffiths (Richcraft)

• The applicant is proposing to build two 3-storey apartment buildings with 52 apartments and six blocks of stacked townhomes with 63 homes.
• A Site Plan Control application was approved in May 2026. There is no timeline for construction.

21 Huntmar (North American Group)

• The applicant is proposing to build two, 6-storey apartment buildings with 349 residential apartments and 513 parking spaces.
• Site Plan Control application on hold pending re-submission to address City staff’s review comments.

130 Huntmar (Urbandale)

• The applicant is proposing to develop a mixed-use subdivision comprised of 631 homes and blocks reserved for commercial uses, a school and a park.
• Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision applications on hold pending re-submission to address City staff’s review comments.

173 Huntmar (Urbandale)

• The applicant is proposing a mixed-use subdivision containing residential and commercial uses.
• Plan of Subdivision draft approved in 2016 and extended in 2019.
• There is no timeline available for construction.

319 Huntmar (Ironclad Developments Inc.)

• The applicant is proposing to six 6-storey buildings, with a total of 472 apartments, 551 parking spaces through underground and surface parking, and 62 bicycle parking spaces.
• In May 2026, the City received a Site Plan Control application, which is currently under review.
• This land is located in Kanata North, but we are updating residents given the proximity to Stittsville.

Fernbank area

Westwood Phase 4 (1555 Shea and 5500 Abbott) (CRT – Claridge / Richcraft / Taggart)

• The applicant is proposing to develop a residential subdivision including 286 detached homes and 324 townhomes, two parks and a block for a future school.
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision applications on hold pending re-submission to address City staff’s review comments.

5618 Hazeldean (Abbott’s Run) (Minto)

• City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phases 2, 3, 4A and 4B of the subdivision on June 25, 2025 which consists of low-rise residential uses, open space, and mixed-use zones. The applicant is proposing to build 349 detached homes, 569 townhouses, and 461 condos.
• A Site Plan Control application was submitted in August 2025 to construct a Planned Unit Development (PUD) within this new subdivision.

723 Putney Crescent (CRT Development Inc.)

• The applicant is proposing to build 106 back-to-back townhomes along Feltham Private, and Havering Private.
• A draft Common Elements Plan of Condominium is currently on hold. It will be taken off hold when a corresponding Site Plan Agreement is registered.
• A Site Plan Control application is currently pending and has not yet been approved.

5000 Robert Grant (Lépine)

• City Council approved a zoning by-law amendment application in May 2021 and a Site Plan Control application was submitted in January 2025.
• The applicant is planning to build three apartment buildings surrounding an internal courtyard space and private roundabout road; the proposed buildings are being referred to as “Pavilions”.
• Pavilion ‘A’ is a six-storey building with 122 apartments located along Livery Street. Pavilion ‘B’ is a nine-storey building with 163 apartments located along the southern property line. Pavilion ‘C’ is 18-storeys with 219 apartments and 203 square metres of at grade commercial space, located along Robert Grant Avenue.
• City Council added a condition to the approval to delay construction of the tallest building in the proposal until Robert Grant Avenue is complete to Maple Grove. About half of the 504 apartments are planned for the tallest building.

5100 Robert Grant (Regional Group)

• The City received a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application in June 2026 to remove a provision that would require the developer to provide a minimum of one contiguous landscaped area or central plaza of at least 2500 square metres.

4829 Abbott Street East (Metric Homes)

• A Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application and Site Plan Control application have been approved.
• The proposed planned-unit development includes five low-rise stacked apartment buildings, with 12 two-bedroom apartments in each building (60 apartments total). The existing sale centre is proposed to remain, and to be converted into a two-bedroom apartment and a rental management office for the site.

South area

1650 Shea (Cardel)

• The applicant is proposing to build 13 three-story buildings with back-to-back townhomes. The buildings will have 6, 8, or 10 townhomes each, with a total of 116 homes being proposed for the site. The buildings are to be configured in eight blocks, and the proposal will include six private roads.
• A Site Plan Control application and minor Zoning By-law Amendment application have been approved and construction has started.

Stittsville South (W-4) future neighbourhood (Magnolia by Caivan)

• The applicant is proposing to build approximately 1,700 homes, including detached, townhouse and stacked townhomes, a park, a natural heritage/municipal drain block, and open space blocks.
• The City of Ottawa has received Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law amendment applications from Caivan for the property parcels addressed as 5993, 6115, 6141 and 6159 Flewellyn Road and 6070 Fernbank Road.
• An information meeting was held on October 7, 2025.
• This land is located entirely within Ward 21 (Rideau-Jock), but given its proximity to Stittsville we’re sharing this information residents.

5971 Flewellyn Road, 1770 Shea Road, and 1820 Shea Road (Caivan)

• In May 2026, City Council rejected an Official Plan Amendment application to expand the City’s Urban Boundary by including 5971 Flewellyn Road, 1770 Shea Road, and 1820 Shea Road. The expansion would have allowed for the future development of a residential subdivision with approximately 360 homes.
• In January 2026, the City also received Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. A decision will not be rendered on the two applications unless the lands are approved for inclusion into the City’s Urban Boundary.
• This land is located entirely within Ward 21 (Rideau-Jock), but given its proximity to Stittsville we’re sharing this information residents.

6435 Fernbank Road and 6437 Flewellyn Road (Claridge Homes)

• The City received an application to amend the Official Plan to expand the Urban Boundary by including 6437 Flewellyn Road and 6435 Fernbank Road. The proposed expansion, known as the Stittsville West Urban Expansion Area, would allow for a future development of approximately 2,391 new homes.
• Planning and Housing Committee rejected this application on July 8, 2026.

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We’ve been asking residents in Stittsville who had basement flooding to please report that via ottawa.ca/311/. Even if you do not require assistance or if you’ve finished your clean-up, the information is still useful to understand where there may have been issues with stormwater management in different neighbourhoods. So far we have received just eight reports from Stittsville residents.

I’ve shared a memo below with data from municipal rain gauges across Ottawa, and the amount of rain recorded was remarkable. Some areas of the City experienced rainfall approaching or exceeding that associated with a 1-in-200-year storm. However, there was significant variation across the City.

Rain gauges in and around Stittsville recorded a range of precipitation:

• Maple Grove: 104 mm
• Jackson Trails: 65 mm
• Glen Cairn (Kanata): 96 mm
• Monahan (Kanata): 69 mm
• St. Gabriel (Kanata): 114 mm
• Carp: 80 mm
• Richmond: 28 mm

If you’re looking for any updates about the storm response, including waste pick-up, compassionate grants, and so on, please visit ottawa.ca. While damage may have been minimal in Stittsville, I know a lot of residents have been helping friends and families in other wards. Please reach out if we can help in any way.

–Councillor Glen

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Événement météorologique extrême du 1er juillet

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This week’s updates:

• Recovering from the July 1 storm – if you had flooding, make a report via ottawa.ca/311/ plus more storm resources available at ottawa.ca
• Canada Day thank you
• Transportation & Mobility Action Plan
• Committee approves renovictions by-law
• Committee votes “no” to Stittsville West urban expansion
• 5100 Robert Grant Avenue – Village Green update
• Development updates: Hazeldean @ Savage update; new development proposed for Palladium @ Derreen
• Stittsville Main flower basket program
• Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance
• Bus stop construction on Abbott @ Robert Grant
• Upcoming events: Cricket festival, West Side Pride, weekly parkrun, weekly Market @ the barn
• Ottawa Charge are moving to Stittsville
• OC Transpo youth ride free all summer

Have a great week!

–Councillor Glen

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All updated plans and studies can be reviewed on the City’s Development Application Search Tool (refer to documents labelled “2026-07-03” for the latest versions).

The following changes have been made to the proposed building heights:

• The tower at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive (Building A) has been reduced to 15 storeys.
• The other tower along Hazeldean Road (Building B), which abuts 5862 Hazeldean Road, has been increased to 27 storeys.
• The building at the rear of the site (Building C), which abuts 9 Savage Drive, has been reduced by 0.5m to 13m.

Councillor Glen’s comments: “I have not yet reviewed the re-submission, but my comments from last February still stand. Primarily, the building heights should be capped at 18 storeys maximum to match the City’s new zoning by-law. My team and I will share more information next week once we’ve had a chance to review the new documentation.”

Previously

• NOTEBOOK: My comments to staff on the Hazeldean-Savage development (February 2026)

• Hazeldean at Savage: Zoning By-law Amendment (December 2025)

• RECAP: Proposed development at Hazeldean & Savage (August 2025)

• Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean & Savage (July 2025)

Stay informed

Register for future notifications about this application and provide your comments by contacting Colette Gorni at 613-580-2424, ext. 21239 or Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca and including File No. D02-02-25-0070 in the subject line. You can copy Councillor Glen at glen.gower@ottawa.ca.  Deadline for comments is July 24, 2026.

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The applicant is proposing to develop three, six-storey apartment buildings, with a total of 304 dwelling units.

We’ll publish more information in this space once the application documents have been posted.

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UPDATE (July 10):

Our office met virtually with Hydro One on Friday morning and they provided the following updates:

• They are not planning any new tree planting on the site.
• They will be contacting neighbouring residents with an information letter and a voucher to purchase trees for their own backyards, as a “goodwill gesture” to mitigate the loss of trees.
• They are not planning to add any additional fencing on the site.
• The remaining trees will continue to be maintained and will not be removed.
• They are not planning to expand the current footprint of the electrical equipment.
• They are asking residents with questions or concerns contact their Customer Relations team directly at CustomerRelations@hydroone.com.

I’m still not satisfied with this response and will continue advocating for trees to be replanted along the edges of the property. I’ve asked Hydro One to provide my office with a copy of the letter to residents and a written summary that we can post to this page. Hydro One is also unwilling to participate in a meeting with residents.

UPDATE (June 26): 

On Thursday afternoon, our office met with Hydro One to discuss the situation in more detail. During this meeting, we raised several key issues on behalf of the community:

• We requested additional context about why the tree clearing occurred, along with greater clarity around their processes, including how and when residents are notified.
• We asked Hydro One to meet directly with affected residents to address their questions and concerns. They have indicated they will follow up with us on this request.
• We also strongly advocated for appropriate mitigation measures to address the tree loss, including the planting of new trees in the buffer zone.

Hydro One has asked that any residents with questions or concerns contact their Customer Relations team directly at CustomerRelations@hydroone.com.

We will continue to engage with Hydro One and advocate for residents. We will keep monitoring the situation and share further updates as they become available.

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Published June 23, 2026:

Last week, Hydro One cut down all the vegetation at their power station site on Maple Grove Road in the Fairwinds community, including several mature trees.

There was no notification to residents, and no notification to my office. We contacted Hydro One, who say that the work was to protect critical infrastructure, and there’s no tree permit required. I’ve included their response below.

I understand the need to do maintenance and protect equipment, but why did they have to clear everything? And why wasn’t there advance notification to my office and to neighbours?

We’re continuing to push Hydro One for answers, and for some mitigation to offset the loss of trees, which provided shade and privacy for residents, as well as habitat for wildlife.

Location of the Hydro One site on Maple Grove Road. Nearly all of the trees visible on this overhead image have been removed.

Response from Hydro One on June 19

Thank you for reaching out regarding the recent vegetation work near the hydro substation in the Maple Grove Road and Santolina Street area. We appreciate you sharing the concerns raised by residents.

The work in question was carried out on Hydro One–owned property as part of planned vegetation maintenance around the station. This work is required to maintain safe and reliable operation of the facility, ensure clear access to infrastructure, and address vegetation that was encroaching on the station and its perimeter fencing.

In this instance, vegetation was cleared along the full perimeter of the site, including the removal of dead or declining trees and additional growth that was interfering with the station or posed a potential risk to the equipment. While we understand this has resulted in a noticeable change to the surrounding vegetation, the work was necessary to meet our safety, maintenance, and operational requirements.

With respect to notification, this type of routine maintenance work is conducted on Hydro One property and does not typically involve advance notice to adjacent residents. That said, our crews did engage with a number of residents onsite during the work and responded to questions where possible.

We recognize the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the surrounding community and understand that the removal of vegetation, particularly where it has provided screening, can be concerning. The work is not yet fully complete, and follow-up activities are planned, including site clean-up and restoration measures such as reseeding, which will help improve the overall condition of the area.

We are happy to continue working with your office to address any outstanding questions or concerns from residents. Please reach out if you require any additional information.

MISE À JOUR : Coupe d’arbres par Hydro One sur le chemin Maple Grove

Photo : Terrain vide après l’enlèvement des arbres et de la végétation

MISE À JOUR (26 juin) : 

Jeudi après-midi, notre bureau a rencontré Hydro One pour discuter plus en détail de la situation. Lors de cette réunion, nous avons soulevé plusieurs enjeux clés au nom de la communauté :

• Nous avons demandé des précisions sur les raisons de l’abattage d’arbres, ainsi qu’une meilleure compréhension de leurs processus, notamment en ce qui concerne la façon et le moment où les résidents sont avisés.
• Nous avons demandé à Hydro One de rencontrer directement les résidents concernés pour répondre à leurs questions et préoccupations. Hydro One nous a indiqué qu’elle assurerait un suivi auprès de nous concernant cette demande.
• Nous avons également insisté pour que des mesures d’atténuation appropriées soient mises en place afin de compenser la perte d’arbres, notamment par la plantation de nouveaux arbres dans la zone tampon.

Hydro One a demandé à tout résident ayant des questions ou des préoccupations de communiquer directement avec son équipe des relations avec la clientèle à l’adresse CustomerRelations@hydroone.com.

Nous continuerons à collaborer avec Hydro One et à défendre les droits des résidents. Nous suivrons la situation de près et vous communiquerons toute nouvelle information dès qu’elle sera disponible.

Publié le 23 juin 2026 :

La semaine dernière, Hydro One a abattu les arbres et rasé toute la végétation du site de sa centrale électrique sur le chemin Maple Grove dans la communauté de Fairwinds, y compris plusieurs arbres matures.

Aucun avis n’a été envoyé aux résidents, et aucun avis n’a été envoyé à mon bureau. Nous avons communiqué avec Hydro One, qui nous a dit que les travaux visaient à protéger les infrastructures essentielles, et qu’aucun permis d’abattre des arbres n’est requis. J’ai inclus sa réponse ci-dessous.

Je comprends la nécessité de faire de l’entretien et de protéger l’équipement, mais pourquoi ont-ils dû tout enlever? Et pourquoi un préavis n’a-t-il pas été envoyé à mon bureau et aux voisins?

Nous continuons d’insister auprès d’Hydro One pour obtenir des réponses et obtenir des mesures d’atténuation pour compenser la perte d’arbres, qui offraient de l’ombre et de l’intimité aux résidents, ainsi qu’un habitat pour la faune.

Emplacement du site d’Hydro One sur le chemin Maple Grove. Presque tous les arbres visibles sur cette image aérienne ont été retirés.

Réponse d’Hydro One le 19 juin

Merci de nous avoir contactés au sujet des récents travaux de coupe de végétation près de la sous-station hydroélectrique dans le secteur du chemin Maple Grove et de la rue Santolina. Nous vous remercions de nous faire part des préoccupations soulevées par les résidents.

Les travaux en question ont été réalisés sur un terrain appartenant à Hydro One dans le cadre de l’entretien planifié de la végétation autour de la centrale. Ces travaux sont nécessaires pour maintenir un fonctionnement sûr et fiable de l’installation, assurer un accès bien dégagé aux infrastructures et retirer la végétation qui envahissait la centrale et sa clôture périphérique.

Dans ce cas, la végétation a été retirée le long du périmètre du site, y compris les arbres morts ou dépérissants et d’autres croissances qui gênaient la centrale ou représentaient un risque pour l’équipement. Bien que nous comprenions que cela a entraîné un changement notable dans la végétation environnante, les travaux étaient nécessaires pour répondre à nos besoins en matière de sécurité, d’entretien et de service.

En ce qui concerne l’avis, ce type de travaux d’entretien de routine est effectué sur la propriété d’Hydro One et n’implique généralement pas de préavis aux résidents adjacents. Cela dit, nos équipes ont échangé avec plusieurs résidents sur place pendant les travaux et ont répondu aux questions dans la mesure du possible.

Nous reconnaissons l’importance de maintenir une relation positive avec la communauté environnante et comprenons que la coupe de la végétation, surtout lorsqu’elle servait d’écran, peut être préoccupante. Les travaux ne sont pas encore terminés, et des activités de suivi sont prévues, y compris des mesures de nettoyage et de restauration du site, comme le réensemencement, qui aideront à améliorer l’état général du secteur.

Nous sommes ravis de continuer à travailler avec votre bureau pour répondre à toute question ou préoccupation en suspens de la part des résidents. Veuillez communiquer avec nous si vous avez besoin de renseignements supplémentaires.

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The stop is located at the south-west corner of Abbott Street and Robert Grant Avenue, and work should be completed by back-to-school in the late summer. The new bus stop for Route 163 will provide more convenient access for students at the school and nearby residents. (A bus stop on the north side will also be installed soon.)

To accommodate the work, there will be some lane reductions/closures that will impact traffic over the course of the summer, but the roads and sidewalks will remain open.

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The City is getting ready for an expected increase in traffic this fall as federal employees increase their in-office presence, regular traffic patterns return post-summer, and students resume at all levels throughout the region.

To help people manage where they need to go, pending Council approval, the City has developed a plan to enhance transit, manage traffic, expand parking options and make it easier to choose other ways of getting around. The focus is on practical, targeted actions to help reduce congestion, improve travel choices and keep people moving.

The plan includes:

• Transit Enhancements: Implement Express routes serving key locations and employment nodes and improve reliability and capacity while encouraging alternative modes such as cycling, shuttles, and Park & Ride.
• Traffic Management and Construction Coordination: Optimize traffic flow through signal timing, monitoring, incident response, enforcement, and coordinated construction activities
• Parking Measures: Expand and optimize parking, including Park & Ride options, to improve transit access and reduce congestion
• Active Transportation: Promote walking and cycling through improved access, connectivity, and awareness
• Communications and Public Information: Provide timely, clear travel information to support trip planning and system navigation

More information

• Visit engage.ottawa.ca for updates, tools, and information to help you plan your commute and stay up to date as the plan is rolled out.
• Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan Fact Sheets (PDF)

Stratégie et Plan d’action pour le transport et la mobilité

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Some good news: Yesterday, Planning & Housing Committee rejected the proposal to add land west of Stittsville (along Fernbank Road) to the urban boundary.

It still needs to go to City Council next week, and I’m confident they will reject it as well.

Thank you to residents who wrote in with their feedback and took the time to delegate at committee.

But a heads up: This file isn’t finished. In 2027, the City has to update its Official Plan growth projections and land use planning. It’s a requirement from the province. And it’s likely that it will mean more land has to be added *somewhere* at the edge of the suburbs as new urban expansion land. 
So definitely a file that residents will need to stay engaged on heading into 2027.

We’ll continue to share updates at glengower.ca/development/

Related links

• UPDATE: Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion at committee July 8
• July 8, 2026 Planning and Housing Committee report
• Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion development application for 6437 Flewellyn Road and 6435 Fernbank Road
• VIDEO: All about the Stittsville West urban expansion application

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