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6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application
The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road. The site is located on southwest portion of the Fernbank Community, with frontage along Fernbank Road and Cope Drive. The applicant is proposing a Zoning...
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
(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 area, the province...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca March 2026 March 14: St. Patty's Day Market Get a chance to pick from the Pot o' Gold for your prizes at the St. Patty's Day Market. Each Gold Coin has a prize for anyone who spends $25.00 or more from our vendors! Plus,...
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...
Carp River Watershed – Flood Watch Statement
A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare. This is an update to the Flood Outlook released on March 4, 2026....
Announcing the 2026 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant recipients
La version française suit We received 18 outstanding applications for the 2026 Stittsville Community Micro‑Grant program. The selection committee faced some difficult decisions, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who applied. We’re pleased to announce this...
