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Council approves landmark new Zoning By-law to enable housing and economic development
La version française suit Council approved a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa – the most housing-friendly Zoning By-law in the City’s history. The new Zoning By-law enacts the policies of the Official Plan that Council approved in 2021. Once in force, the new Zoning...
NOTEBOOK: Council approves (unanimously) Ottawa’s New Zoning By-law
La version française suit City Council unanimously approved the New Zoning By-law for Ottawa today. In my wrap up comments at Council, I likened Ottawa's New Zoning By-law project to an action-adventure movie featuring a spaceship on a long, long journey back to...
NOTEBOOK: Honouring Gord Atkinson
La version française suit The late Gord Atkinson was one of the biggest names in Ottawa radio for nearly 50 years, and soon the longtime Stittsville resident will have a street named for him in our community. I met up with Atkinson's family last week and we walked to...
RECAP: OC Transpo information session for Stittsville and Kanata residents
La version française suit On January 26, our office co-hosted an OC Transpo information session for residents of Stittsville and Kanata with Councillor Cathy Curry and Councillor Allan Hubley. OC Transpo staff provided an update on the current status of transit...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: January 28, 2026
Special Advisory: Winter weather parking ban in effect on Monday, January 26 from 10am to 7pm
La version française suit A winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Monday, January 26 from 10am-7pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations. Alternative parking during a parking ban can be...
January 26: OC Transpo info session for Stittsville and Kanata residents
La version française suit Originally published January 15, 2025 On Monday, January 26, Councillor Glen Gower, Councillor Cathy Curry and Councillor Allan Hubley will be co-hosting an OC Transpo info session for residents of Stittsville and Kanata. OC Transpo staff...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 24, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Bradley-Craig Park, one of three new outdoor rinks in Stittsville for this season. (I recorded today’s update on Friday, due to the cold weather forecast!) https://youtu.be/Cpqdx_IDteE This week’s updates: Stitt Street Park consultation...
OC Transpo update: O-Train Line 1 service delivery and bus service delivery action plan
(Adapted from an email sent from OC Transpo staff to City Council) https://www.youtube.com/live/nDlzrDmgCw0?si=Geu8UJsWc1pBNlFU O-Train Line 1 operations On Thursday, January 22, Line 1 operated with a mixture of single-car trains and double-car trains with no...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: January 21, 2026
NOTEBOOK: Changes to Stittsville’s fire coverage boundaries
La version française suit About 5,000 property owners in Stittsville received letters this month with information about an increase to taxes due to revisions of the “Urban Fire Boundary”. A sample of the letter is included below. The letters took many people...
Winter helmet safety – let’s stay safe and have fun!
La version française suit If you’re heading out to enjoy winter fun like skating, skiing, or sledding, remember to keep safety top of mind for yourself and your loved ones. A properly fitted helmet, used for the sport or activity it is designed for, can help protect...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 17, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at the outdoor rink at Mark Yakabuski Park, on Haliburton Heights in the Fernbank area. https://youtu.be/VCMIFCqmMkc This week’s updates: Snow! Thanks to snow plow operators, and thanks to residents for co-operating with the parking ban. Plus...
OC Transpo weekly update on the bus service delivery action plan
La version française suit (Email sent from OC Transpo staff) Mayor and Members of Council, The purpose of this email is to provide an update on the key performance indicators used to measure progress on initiatives that are part of the Bus Service Delivery Action...
