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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 25, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m at Alexander Grove - one of Stittsville’s gems. Massive pine trees, a classic ball diamond, soccer fields, tennis, the Johnny Leroux Arena and community centre, and access to the Poole Creek pathway. This week’s updates: Events this weekend:...

Forestry Services summer update

Below is an update from the City's Parks Maintenance & Forestry Services department. La version française suit Summer vacation? What’s that? There is no slowing down for Forestry Services. It’s the busiest time of year for our Foresty Inspectors who have already...

Overview of Ottawa’s Tree Protection By-law

La version française suit The Tree Protection By-law came into effect on January 1, 2021. Under the Tree Protection By-law, the following protected trees cannot be injured or removed without a tree permit from the City: All City-owned trees throughout the urban and...

Distraction theft attempts in neighbourhoods, parking lots, and near community mailboxes

We're reposting this as a heads up to residents after a recent distraction theft in the Stittsville area. Originally published April 23, 2026. Nous republions cet avis pour informer les résidents à la suite d’un récent vol par distraction survenu dans le secteur de...

2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control

The City has received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to permit the development of a destination recreational complex with an indoor water park, family entertainment centre, 236-room hotel, and restaurant. The 5.3-hectare, currently vacant...

July 22 UPDATE: July 1 Extreme Weather Event

La version française suit Operational Update (as of 3 pm, July 22) The City's Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) remains operational. City staff and partner organizations, including St. John Ambulance, Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue (OVSAR), Samaritan's Purse,...

Upcoming Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance

Originally published May 1, 2025 La version française suit UPDATE - July 23, 2026: The in-pond maintenance work at the Paul Lindsay Park Stormwater Management Facility was completed on July 21, and the City's contractor, Goldie Mohr Ltd., is now removing equipment...

Upcoming events in Stittsville

Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca July 2026 POSTPONED: Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park The Stittsville Cricket Club is excited to invite the community to a vibrant Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., bringing...

What should we put in the Ottawa 200 time capsule?

La version française suit As part of the Ottawa 200 anniversary celebrations, we’re assembling a time capsule to be opened by Ottawa residents 50 years from now. I’m looking for ideas for any Stittsville items that could be included in the capsule – something...