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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 30, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail near Talltree Crescent and the path to Angel Heights. A reminder to call 3-1-1 to report downed trees and branches. This week’s updates: Eid al-Adha Accessibility Day at City Hall Giveaway Weekend May 30-31 Youth...
Giveaway Weekend is back!
Originally published May 14, 2026 La version française suit The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend! Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday,...
Ottawa Fire Services maintains reliable response as demand grows
La version française suit Ottawa Fire Services continues to provide emergency response residents can rely on, even as demand grows, according to its 2025 annual report received today by the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee. Ottawa Fire Services...
UPDATE: Stittsville Main Street Public Realm plan
Over the past few years we've made some big strides forward to advance improvements on Stittsville Main Street. In 2020 we published a discussion paper called Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street . Hundreds of residents, businesses, and community groups provided...
JUNE 13: Roger Griffiths Avenue naming ceremony
Photo by John Major. Join Councillor Glen Gower, and special guests from the Stittsville community as we officially unveil the street sign honoring long-time resident, dedicated volunteer, and Canadian War Veteran Roger Griffiths. Awarded through Ottawa’s Veterans...
JUNE 2-3: Hydro Ottawa equipment replacement and planned power outage on Cosanti, Maverick, Ocala, Orvieto, Painted Sky, and Taliesin
La version française suit On June 2 and 3, 2026, Hydro Ottawa will be installing overhead infrastructure that will impact customers on Cosanti Drive, Maverick Crescent, Ocala Street, Orvieto Way, Painted Sky Way and Taliesin Crescent. To complete this work safely, two...
UPDATE: The sign construction that’s snarling the Queensway
For the past few weeks, Ottawa drivers have experienced very heavy traffic in both directions on the Queensway due to lane changes and reductions in place for installation of a new highway sign. Here’s some information provided by City of Ottawa staff about the work....
Council approves projects to enhance the downtown and ByWard Market experience
La version française suit Council today approved projects to help revitalize and enhance the downtown and ByWard Market. The funding to support these initiatives will be reallocated from the William Street pedestrian and streetscape project, funded by the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 27, 2026
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca May 2026 May 1-30: Sylvie Sabourin Photo Exhibition Be sure to visit the spectacular imagery captured by local photographer, Sylvie Sabourin, at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main...
May 26: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase
La version française suit As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, we’re proud to present the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase, a creative outdoor exhibition celebrating environmental stewardship and community pride. This initiative invited kids and...
Upcoming Granite Ridge stormwater pond maintenance
La version française suit The City of Ottawa will be undertaking maintenance work on the Granite Ridge stormwater management (SWM) pond and drainage ditch located at 164 Iber Road and 185 Iber Road, respectively. This work is scheduled to begin this summer. WHY:...
4 Baywood: Guardian Angels Elementary School Site Plan Control application
La version française suit A Site Plan Control application has been submitted by the Ottawa Catholic School Board to build two one-storey additions to Guardian Angels Elementary School, located on the south side of Baywood Drive. The proposal will add six new...
May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2
UPDATE: This event will now have a project overview presentation starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. Originally posted on May 3, 2026 La version française suit The second open house for the Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood development plan...
