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PHOTOS: Earth Day clean-up at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park
On Earth Day, April 22, our community came together to take action through the Cleaning the Capital campaign. With the support of our office and the Rotary Club of Ottawa–Stittsville, more than 40 volunteers completed cleanups at two locations in W.J. Bell Rotary...
April 30: Hobin Street sidewalk open house
Originally published April 10, 2026 La version française suit We’re hosting an open house on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School (27 Hobin St) so residents can view the proposed design for a sidewalk on Hobin Street from Carp Road to...
Cleaning the Capital: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase
Originally published April 12, 2026 La version française suit As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, kids and youth across Stittsville are invited to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility: the...
Here are the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Award nominees and recipients
On Thursday, April 23 we celebrated dozens of volunteers at the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards. This year we had a record number of nominees in six categories – testament to the high level of involvement in our community. The annual awards are a tradition dating...
NOTEBOOK: Notice of motion to reduce speed limit on Abbott Street East, Fernbank Road and Cope Drive
This week I introduced a notice of motion at Public Works and Infrastructure Committee that would lower the speed limits from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Abbott, Fernbank, and in the Westwood neighbourhood. Abbott: A standard 40km/h speed limit from Terry Fox to West Ridge....
Distraction theft attempts in neighbourhoods, parking lots, and near community mailboxes
La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking residents to stay alert and help spread the word about distraction thefts that continue to occur across the city. In a recent incident, a resident was approached while checking a community mailbox by...
Council approves federal partnership for 3,000 new homes
La version française suit Ottawa City Council approved a partnership with the federal government to support 3,000 affordable and market rental homes in Ottawa. The majority of these new homes will be more affordable than what the market can provide, including a...
Committee approves commemorative tree planting to mark Ottawa 200
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee directed staff to plant one commemorative tree in each ward as part of the Ottawa 200 celebrations this year. The trees will be installed through the City’s existing Tree Dedication Program during...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 22, 2026
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca April 2026 April 22: All About Turtles Forum On Earth Day, the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands will host their second annual community forum—an inspiring gathering designed to deepen public understanding of the ecological...
