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UPDATE: Final playground design for Amberway Park and Bryanston Gate Park
(Le français suit) The final design for the new park structures at Bryanston Gate Park (pictured above) and Amberway Park (pictured below) have been published by the City. Every year, the City reviews existing parks and determines which ones should be replaced. Both...
Share your thoughts about road safety in Ottawa
(Photo credit: Barry Gray) Le français suit Road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers continues to be one of the top issues we hear about in Stittsville. The City of Ottawa is seeking the insight and opinions of residents about road safety. What do you think...
Early registration now open for GLAD Cleaning the Capital
(City of Ottawa press release / le français suit) After the winter snow, frigid temperatures and ice, you can now turn your attention to the City of Ottawa’s 2019 GLAD Cleaning the Capital campaign, taking place from April 15 to May 15. Registering is quick and easy....
New zoning by-law amendment for 95 Kayenta Street
(le français suit) The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment to re-zone a residential block in the future EdenWylde adult lifestyle community to permit a private community centre. The EdenWylde subdivision located southwest of Fernbank and Shea was...
What to do if you find a baby wild animal without its parents
(Photo credit: Ottawa Bylaw Services) Spring is upon us and the City's By-law services is preparing for an increase in calls regarding injured and orphaned animals. The City would like to remind residents that not all small wild animals found alone without an adult...
How OC Transpo responds to emergency weather situations
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) (Le français suit) After many challenging winter days during extreme cold and extreme winter conditions, I directed an inquiry to the Transportation Services Department at the February 20 meeting of the Transit Commission. Here's the...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Looking back and looking ahead after 100 days in office
(Le français suit) Today marks the 100thday of this term of council. On a relatively quiet Sunday I’m taking some time to reflect on what we've done since December 1, and what’s to come in the next few months. In three months, City Council has made several major...
RECAP: Open house for proposed development at 1531 Stittsville Main
On Wednesday, March 6, Councillor Glen Gower hosted an open house for residents to learn more about the proposed mixed-use development at 1531 Stittsville Main Street, just south of Orville. About 50 people attended the event at CARDELREC – Goulbourn (formerly the...
Looking for your feedback on the new Rubicon park in Blackstone South
La version française suit The City is building a new park at the corner of Rubicon and Rouncey Road in Blackstone South. Rubicon Park will a 1.35-hectare neighbourhood park with a nautical theme reflecting the names of the streets in that area. It will include a swing...
New intersection design proposed for Fernbank at Rouncey
(Le français suit) As part of the development of Fernbank Crossings, Rouncey Road will be extended to Fernbank Road. The City of Ottawa provided notice to the public of its intention to approve road modifications at the intersection of Fernbank and future Rouncey...
Stittsville applications at the Committee of Adjustment on March 20
There is one application from Stittsville at the Committee of Adjustment on March 20. The Committee of Adjustment makes decisions on applications for minor variances to a zoning by-law. The owner of 102 Sirocco is applying for a Minor Variance to permit a reduced rear...
Goulbourn Recreation Complex now known as CARDELREC Recreation Complex – Goulbourn
The name of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex at 1500 Shea Road has officially changed to CARDELREC Recreation Complex - Goulbourn, thanks to a sponsorship agreement between the City of Ottawa and Cardel Homes Ottawa. Mayor Jim Watson, Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Why I’m supporting Stage 2 Light Rail
(Le français suit) On Wednesday, City Council will make a decision on whether to proceed with Stage 2 of Light Rail Transit (LRT). I will be voting in support of it. Stage 2 is a good investment for our city's future. I heard loud and clear from residents during the...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Touring OC Transpo’s maintenance facility
Lundi, j’ai eu la chance de visiter les installations d’OC Transpo, là où se fait l’entretien du parc de plus de 1 000 autobus. Chaque autobus y est traité aux petits soins : nettoyage, plein d’essence et inspection au quotidien, un peu comme dans un stand de...
