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NOTEBOOK: An update on the “Pay-As-You-Throw” waste program
La version française suit On Monday, the City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee discussed and debated the staff recommendations for “Pay-As-You-Throw” along with several motions with alternative proposals to reduce waste. I’m not a member of that committee so...
Special Air Quality Statement is in effect due to wildfire smoke
Un message français suit A Special Air Quality Statement has been jointly issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) because high levels of air pollution are expected or occurring....
New garbage policy to be decided by Council
La version française suit A new policy to reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill, meet provincially mandated diversion targets and increase participation in recycling and green bin programs will rise to City Council for decision on June 14. The City’s...
Beware: Telephone scam impersonates City’s water meter replacement program
La version française suit The City is warning residents of recent scam calls impersonating the City’s water meter replacement program requesting an appointment. The City’s small water replacement program does not call residents to book appointments. The actual small...
Mayor Sutcliffe’s statement: “A More Reasonable Approach to Garbage Collection”
La version française suit Originally published by Mayor Sutcliffe on LinkedIn. I made a commitment to keep costs as low as possible for Ottawa residents who are facing an affordability crisis. I also promised to protect the environment and make smart long-term...
JUNE 8: Protecting Our Wetlands
Originally published May 17, 2023 La version française suit Bill 23 and provincial amendments to our city’s New Official Plan means natural areas near Stittsville like the Goulbourn wetlands may be threatened by development. Changes to how wetlands are evaluated and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 3, 2023
Good morning from the lookout along the Trans Canada Trail just west of Stittsville. https://youtu.be/BzGvHzAyucY This week's updates: June is Let's Bike Month - sign up at letsbike.ca Stittsville Volunteer Awards - congratulations to nominees and recipients...
June 2023 multicultural & human rights calendar
La version française suit National Indigenous History Month - Indigenous Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada Pride Month Month to celebrate Diversity, recognize support for inclusion and raise awareness of 2SLGBTQ+ in...
Ottawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors next week for the biannual Wake Up! program
La version française suit Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city from Monday, June 5 to Monday, June 12 as part of the spring Wake Up! program to ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working. Ontario’s...
JUNE 9-JULY 21: Hydro Equipment Relocation and Installation Project – Cloverloft Court
La version française suit From Hydro Ottawa: Starting on June 9, 2023, Hydro Ottawa will be undertaking a project involving the relocation and installation of electrical equipment on Cloverloft Court. We estimate that this project will be completed by July 21, 2023....
Talking Trash: Videos about waste collection in Ottawa
Ottawa City Council will soon be making a decision on a new policy to change curbside garbage collection in Ottawa. It’s known as “partial pay-as-you-throw” or a “bag tag” program. It’s part of an ongoing review of new initiatives for how we handle garbage, recycling,...
UPDATE: 5618 Hazeldean application back at Planning Committee on June 7
UPDATE: City Council approved the revised application at its meeting on June 14, 2023. The Zoning By-Law amendment proposal from Minto for Phase 1 of their Abbott’s Run development at 5618 Hazeldean Road will be back at Planning & Housing Committee on Wednesday,...
April 5 Ice Storm: Public Works Cleanup Operations Update – June 2
La version française suit. We have now entered the ninth week of recovery efforts following the April 5 ice storm event. While our forestry crews continue working on storm-related service requests, this will be the final week of curbside debris removal. We expect to...
2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards – Nominees and recipients
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards highlight and celebrate the dedication of volunteers in our community. The annual awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 31 at Johnny Leroux Arena. You can watch a video of the presentations and see a list of nominees and...
