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Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – Carp River Watersheds
A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected. This Water Safety Statement is an...
6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application
The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Taggart and Tamarack for part of 6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road. The applicant wants to remove Urban Exception 2238 from the subject lands, in order to permit townhouse dwellings within a...
Landscaping education guide
La version française suit Are you a contractor looking to learn about the City's rules related to landscaping? Are you a homeowner preparing for an outdoor renovation project? Whether it is installing a pool, building a fence, adding a new driveway, or beautifying...
NOTEBOOK: Speaking notes on the Tomlinson Quarry and Goulbourn wetlands
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 carried unanimously. Here...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 14, 2026
Good morning! Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail just west of Stittsville Main Street. A winter wonderland this morning. https://youtu.be/oZwxtEP-0bs This week’s updates: Good luck to Collinda Joseph - going for gold in curling at the Paralympics...
Construction info for 1412 Stittsville Main Street
The development at 1412 Stittsville Main Street will include a three-storey, 18-unit apartment building with outdoor amenity space at the back of the building. A total of 18 parking spaces and 18 bicycle parking spaces are also provided at the back of the property....
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on March 12, 2026
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! Impacts of...
Council unanimously approves ByWard Market plan
La version française suit Council unanimously approved a revitalization framework and coordinated redevelopment program for the ByWard Market. This responds to long-standing Council direction and advances the implementation of the Council-approved ByWard Market Public...
NOTEBOOK: Conservation Authority merger plan raises big concerns
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...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca March 2026 March 16-20: Sounds of Ireland Celebrate Irish culture with a full week of creativity and discovery at the Goulbourn Museum! This event runs from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. daily, where children can explore the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 11, 2026
Significant Weather Event declared
La version française suit Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for March 10, 2026. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. This declaration suspends the Maintenance Quality Standards timelines required for our City to...
Winter storm resources
La version française suit We've collected some links with useful local information to help you through the winter storm. When there's severe weather, stay at home if you can. If you have to head out, check the conditions first, go slow, and stay safe! Updates Follow...
Online reporting for non-emergency incidents now easier and more accessible
La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is upgrading its online incident reporting system to make it easier and faster for residents to report non-emergency incidents in multiple languages from their computer or mobile device. This modernized tool...
