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815 Roger Griffiths: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for the property at 815 Roger Griffiths Avenue, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Roger Griffiths Avenue and Ploughshare Road within the Mapleton community....
620 Triangle: Site Plan Control application for a new Catholic elementary school
La version française suit UPDATE: The site plan has been approved as of January 14, 2026. The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for 620 Triangle Street, located at the intersection of Honeylocust Avenue and Triangle Street. The Ottawa...
UPDATE: Kanata-Stittsville Primary Care Health Hub
Originally published October 14, 2025 UPDATE: City Council approved the motion to make land available for a Primary Care Health Hub in Stittsville, near the Canadian Tire Centre on October 22, 2025. La version française suit Today at City Hall, the Finance committee...
Committee approves Climate Ready Ottawa strategy to address top climate risks
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee approved Climate Ready Ottawa: a new strategy to help prepare Ottawa for the growing impacts of climate change. Ottawa is already experiencing climate impacts. Projections show climate change will...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 23, 2025
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Multi-use pathway near Terry Fox & Westphalian
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is undertaking infrastructure improvements along Terry Fox Drive, between Westphalian Avenue and Cope Drive, this fall. The planned work consists of constructing new multi- use pathway connections to provide a continuous...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 18, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m on Abbott Street for 9runrun, the Emergency Services Run, in support of the Ottawa First Responders Foundation. https://youtu.be/AA5dKqxyy_I This week’s updates: Tree planting event by the Eco West Enders Stittsville Muslim Association...
Committee approves hardscaping licence to improve accountability and protect consumers
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new business licensing regime for hardscaping contractors in Ottawa. This initiative aims to address frequent issues with non-compliant hardscaping work on private...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 16, 2025
Fall 2025 tree planting update
La version française suit Forestry Services’ fall calliper tree planting program began on October 1, and will run until mid to late November, weather permitting. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through Forestry Services’...
Annual COVID-19 and flu vaccines roll out ahead of respiratory illness season
La version française suit Annual COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines have begun to roll out across the community in preparation for respiratory illness season. Vaccines are currently being offered to high-risk populations, with availability expanding to the general...
Committee approves plan to attract more primary care providers to Ottawa
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy to help bring more family doctors and other primary care providers to Ottawa. The strategy outlines 10 actions the City could...
Myths and facts about Lansdowne Park
La version française suit I've received a few emails from residents with questions and opinions about Lansdowne Park. I haven't made a decision yet on whether or not I will support the Lansdowne 2.0 project. We're waiting for a report to Committee and Council,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 11, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the corner of Hobin and Renshaw at one of Stittsville’s great Halloween houses. (Let me know about other haunted houses in Stittsville – send me an email at glen.gower@ottawa.ca!) https://youtu.be/9cN7gVvg6rc This week's updates: Peak...
