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NOTEBOOK: Notice of motion to reduce speed limit on Abbott Street East, Fernbank Road and Cope Drive
UPDATE: Public Works and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved this motion on June 25, 2026. La version française suit 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...
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
37 Wildpine: Site Plan Control application
La version française suivra The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application from Latitude Homes to construct a four-storey apartment building with 93 dwelling units. The site is located at the end of both Wildpine Court and Ravenscroft Court: Four...
Combatting auto theft with Équité Association
La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service and Équité Association, a national not-for-profit that supports Canadian property and casualty insurers to fight fraud, are joining forces to combat and prevent auto thefts across Ottawa. Auto theft continues to be a...
NOTEBOOK: An update on speed cameras and school zone safety
La version française suit When the Provincial government banned Automated Speed Enforcement (speed radar cameras) last fall, we all predicted an increase in speeding. New data confirms that's exactly what has happened. City staff measured before-and-after speeds at...
Call for volunteers – Earth Day cleanup at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park
Originally published on April 6, 2026 La version française suit Take action this Earth Day by helping care for our community and our planet. A community cleanup is a simple but powerful way to make a difference, and every individual effort counts. Join Councillor Glen...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 18, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators in Stittsville. The Sens start the playoffs on the road in Carolina, with a game against the Hurricanes this afternoon. https://youtu.be/-eSVlYbzpPY This week’s updates: National...
Committees approve Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law
La version française suit At a special joint meeting today, the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee and the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved a new Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law. The proposed by‑law would allow the...
NOTEBOOK: Map of future transportation projects in Stittsville
La version française suit The City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) sets out how the city will plan, develop, and operate its walking, cycling, transit and road networks over the next few decades. It’s meant to reflect the City’s new Official Plan (2022) by...
OC Transpo spring service begins Sunday, April 19
La version française suit OC Transpo’s spring service begins Sunday, April 19. This spring’s service includes bus service adjustments, seasonal schedule changes, and adjustments for construction. New spring schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before heading out,...
Committee receives by-law report on strong performance, service modernization
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received the 2025 annual report from By-law and Regulatory Services, outlining how the service responded to growing demand while continuing to exceed response time standards....
Committee approves zoning for new wellness spa in Kanata
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a destination wellness spa in Kanata North. The main spa building would be three storeys tall and would include spa services and a restaurant....
