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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Rouncey sidewalk upgrades
The City of Ottawa will be improving sidewalk safety and accessibility on Rouncey Road, at the intersections of Tapadero and Westphalian. Construction is expected to begin in November and be completed by the end of December 2025, contingent of the weather. The work...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 30, 2025
Maintenance near the Granite Ridge stormwater pond
Starting the week of November 3, tree removal and pruning will take place near the Granite Ridge Pond and on the other side of Iber along the downstream channel. This work is required in preparation for a stormwater pond cleanout project scheduled for summer 2026. The...
A new strategy to anchor the Ottawa-Gatineau Region as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub
La version française suit The Ottawa-Gatineau Region is taking bold steps to position itself as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub, mobilizing government, industry and academia to strengthen national security and grow the local economy. At an event today at City Hall,...
Committee moves to merge transitional housing initiatives with ongoing housing and homelessness work
La version française suit The Community Services Committee today approved closing out the City’s Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy (ITHS) and address long-term initiatives through the refreshed 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, which will be presented to...
Flower baskets brighten Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit (Some of this year's Stittsville Main Street pilot project supporters pose with one of the flower baskets.) Stittsville's Main Street finally blossomed this summer with the launch of a pilot project to bring hanging flower baskets to our...
NOTEBOOK: Stittsville greenfield residential land survey (mid-2024 Update)
A City report that I always look forward to is the Greenfield Residential Land Survey*. It's a yearly report that gives a point-in-time snapshot of vacant land that has been designated for future development in suburban Ottawa, including Stittsville. The report...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 25, 2025
Good morning! This week I’m along the new segment of Robert Grant Avenue between Abbott and Hazeldean. It opened yesterday afternoon. https://youtu.be/vkNla0wgqhY This week’s updates: Robert Grant Avenue is open! Carp Road construction meeting on November 13...
Share your feedback on the West Ridge bike lane and sidewalk project
Originally published October 8, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa has started a study along West Ridge Drive in response to traffic and pedestrian safety concerns raised by residents and outlined in the Transportation Master Plan. The purpose of this...
NOTEBOOK: We’re sending less to the landfill
Good news: New data from the City of Ottawa shows that the amount of waste that residents are sending to the landfill has been trending downwards since the new 3-item garbage limit was introduced in September 2024. Garbage tonnage sent to the landfill decreased by...
New online tool is in place to help Ottawa’s small businesses succeed at every stage
La version française suit If you are starting or buying a small business, or looking for ways to grow your business, the City of Ottawa Small Business Navigator is a new one-stop shop to find the tools and resources you need. You can find answers to the questions you...
City now accepting commemorative naming fall applications
La version française suit The City’s Commemorative Naming Program is now accepting fall applications – to nominate people, histories and legacies that have helped shape Ottawa’s community. The nomination period runs from October 21 to December 2. The commemorative...
Council approves plan to attract primary care providers to Ottawa
La version française suit Council approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy to attract more family doctors and other primary care providers to Ottawa. The strategy outlines 10 actions the City will take, including creating a new primary care...
815 Roger Griffiths: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for the property at 815 Roger Griffiths Avenue, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Roger Griffiths Avenue and Ploughshare Road within the Mapleton community....
