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NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s plan to improve reliability
(This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter.) Why is OC Transpo struggling to deliver consistent, reliable bus service? What is being done to fix it? And how long will it take? It’s tough right now to be using transit in Ottawa. What I hear from...
Geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove trail
La version française suit We received this notice from Glenview Homes about upcoming geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove Trail, located west of the West Ridge neighbourhood between Hazeldean and the Trans Canada Trail: As you are aware, Glenview has...
Help shape the future of housing in our city
Originally published August 29, 2025 La version française suit Ottawa is a vibrant and growing city, with many people choosing to live, work and play here. However, access to affordable housing remains a critical and complex issue. Many residents who live on low and...
Fall Community Cleanup – Call for Volunteers!
Originally published September 5, 2025 La version française suit On Saturday, September 20 from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m., join Councillor Glen's team and the Rotary Club of Ottawa–Stittsville at WJ Bell Rotary Peace Park (1751 Main Street, between Brigade Ave and Fernbank...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 13, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park ahead of today’s Butter Tart Festival. https://youtu.be/Wv8drsjSkmI This week’s updates: Butter Tart Festival today; also Applefest Reminder about stopping for school buses Council Approves 2026 budget directions A...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on September 11, 2025
La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee this week: Stage 2 O-Train East and West Extensions Final construction activities and system testing on the O-Train East Extension are nearing completion. On September 13 and 14, a...
Committee receives audit of development application review process and discusses planned improvements
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today and received an audit report on the system for reviewing development applications, a key process in the City’s work to increase housing supply and affordability. After discussing the audit...
UPDATE: Official Plan Amendment for Stittsville South (W-4) coming to committee on September 17
UPDATE: This application was approved by City Council on September 24, 2025. La version française suit The Official Plan Amendment application for the lands known as Stittsville South (W-4) is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on September 17, 2025. The...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 10, 2025
O-Train Line 1 closed September 13 and 14 for East Extension performance testing
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 will be closed and full R1 service will run this weekend as planned work continues to prepare for the launch of the O-Train East Extension to Trim Station. Following the successful completion of integration activities,...
