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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / December 21, 2024
Good morning! My last update of the year comes from this great display of snowmen (snowpeople?) on Beechfern Drive in the Wyldewood neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/4h5i0BfFEbU Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on...
Holiday Season Schedule Changes 2024
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
City offers “Play Free Saturdays” for kids and youth in 2025
La version française suit Children and youth, age 17 and under, can take part in free drop-in swimming, skating and gym sports at City recreation facilities every Saturday in 2025. These free drop-in programs on Saturdays continue to allow children and youth to...
MEMO: Service delays affecting Para Transpo customers
La version française suit Memo from OC Transpo staff about Para Transpo Fleet Availability The purpose of this memo is to inform the Mayor and Members of Council regarding service delays affecting Para Transpo customers due to higher-than-normal fleet maintenance...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: December 18, 2024
OC Transpo winter service begins Sunday, December 22
La version française suit OC Transpo’s winter service begins Sunday, December 22. This winter, changes include bus service adjustments to get ready for the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4 on January 6, special holiday service, and changes to fares. New winter...
A list of doctors and clinics in and around Stittsville
La version française suit (originally published September 2021) We're hearing from a lot of Stittsville residents who are having difficulty finding primary care. Local doctors accepting new patients are few-and-far between, and many clinics in the west end have...
NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s plan to improve bus reliability
La version française suit Every cancelled or late bus has an impact on Ottawa residents. Missed appointments, late for school or work, and a longer commute. OC Transpo’s target (and the industry standard) for daily cancellations is no more than 0.5% of trips cancelled...
NOTEBOOK: 20 points about Ottawa’s 2025 Transit Budget
(A version of this post was originally published in my Substack newsletter.) City Council passed the 2025 City Budget on Wednesday. Some notes and numbers: Ottawa’s transit budget is up 11% this year, with no cuts to service. Total transit budget is at $856-million....
Stay Safe This Winter Season: Ice, Trail, and Winter Activity Safety Tips
With winter in full swing, the Ottawa Police Service reminds residents to exercise caution during seasonal activities and follow essential precautions to stay safe. Ice Safety Ottawa’s waterways are beautiful but unpredictable, especially during the winter months....
