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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Mark Servant
La version française suit (This is the latest in a series of profiles about Stittsville residents who are making a difference in our community and beyond. If you have a suggestion for someone we should interview, please contact us.) It all started with a backyard...
MARCH 4: Dr. Etches Public Health update to City Council
La version française suit The latest trends in Ottawa Ottawa remains in the Orange – Restrict zone according to the latest trends in our monitoring indicators. Our collective goal is to reduce COVID-19 rates to be able to move to fewer restrictions under the...
Tree removal for future Shea Village
La version française suit We've just received notification that the City has issued a tree removal permit for 5957 and 5969 Fernbank Road for the future development of Shea Village. That's just west of Shea Road along Fernbank. The work is being completed now, ahead...
WATCH: Co-existing with coyotes
(Photo credit: Becky Matsubara. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license./Crédit photo : Becky Matsubara. L’utilisation de ce fichier est autorisée aux termes de la licence générique 2.0 d’attribution Creative Commons.) Here's a...
Construction info for Hazeldean Crossings (Hazeldean @ Victor)
We hosted an information meeting on February 22 about construction activities for the new Hazeldean Crossings development at Hazeldean and Victor. Over 50 residents attended to hear updates and ask questions to the developer and his building team. Here's a recap of...
Eligible residents will be able to book COVID-19 appointments next week
La version française suit The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public health will announce information on Monday, March 1, about how eligible residents can book appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at a pop-up clinic that will open next Friday. Residents should not...
City partners with SLWC to offer protection plans for private water and sewer service lines
La version française suit Ottawa homeowners are responsible for maintaining the private portion of the water and sewer lines connecting their property to the City’s water and wastewater systems. Many residents received a letter recently about a protection plan offered...
FEBRUARY 24: Updates on COVID-19 and vaccinations
La version française suit At City Council today, we received an update from Dr. Vera Etches (Ottawa Public Health) and Anthony Dimonte (General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services) on Ottawa's COVID-19 situation and an overview of updated vaccination plans....
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Stittsville Pride
La version française suit (This is the latest in a series of profiles about Stittsville residents who are making a difference in our community and beyond. If you have a suggestion for someone we should interview, please contact us.) Two Grade 11 students at Sacred...
NOTEBOOK: Tewin, reconciliation, and financial risk
La version française suit Last week, City Council approved 1,281 hectares of new land for future urban expansion in Ottawa, including 445 hectares in the east end for an area known as Tewin. The Tewin project is being advanced by the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) in a...
UPDATE: Foundation restoration for the Bradley-Craig barn
La version française suit (Photo: Barn at the Bradley-Craig farmstead, September 2015./ Grange de la ferme Bradley-Craig, septembre 2015.) We've had a few inquiries from residents about the condition of the old red barn at the Bradley-Craig Farm. The City's heritage...
FEB 22: Construction meeting for Hazeldean Crossings
La version française suit We're holding an info meeting on Monday, February 22 at 6:30pm to discuss construction plans for Hazeldean Crossings, located the corner of Hazeldean and Victor. The meeting will take place on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84373616122 The...
City gradually restarting in-person services under Ontario’s Orange-Restrict status
La version française suit The Province of Ontario is lifting the COVID-19 restrictions and moving Ottawa to Orange-Restrict status, effective Tuesday, February 16 at 12:01 am. The Orange-Restrict status allows the City of Ottawa to resume some of the same services...
Construction blasting operations near Shea & Fernbank
La version française suit UPDATE (July 9): Blasting continues near Ferrnbank and Shea, well beyond the expected timeline for completion. I know this blasting can be very disruptive, especially with people working from home. Canavagh says that they’ve encountered a...
FEBRUARY 11: COVID-19 Update – COVID-19 in Ottawa / Mise à jour – COVID-19 à Ottawa
La version française suit On Tuesday, February 16, Ottawa will transition from the shutdown measures currently in place to the revised Provincial framework. Current monitoring indicators would put us in the Orange – Restrict zone, however we have seen how quickly...
RECAP: Public meeting for 521 Brigatine and 501 Khamsin
La version française suit Thank you to residents who attended the virtual public meeting on Thursday night for the development application at 521 Brigatine and 501 Khasmin in the Fairwinds neighbourhood. We've heard concerns from residents about the type of...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Stephen “Buddha” Leafloor
(PHOTO: Stephen “Buddha” Leafloor with his son Aaron at a BluePrintForLife workshop./Stephen « Buddha » Leafloor avec son fils Aaron lors d’un atelier de BluePrintForLife)) La version française suit (This is the latest in a series of profiles about Stittsville...
NOTEBOOK: What to do about traffic on Stittsville Main?
La version française suit Any time we talk about development on Stittsville Main Street, we get questions and concerns about traffic. One of my top priorities is to encourage revitalization of Stittsville Main Street by attracting new local businesses and bringing in...
NOTEBOOK: The Gold Belt, the Tewin lands, and the Official Plan
La version française suit Last week, Ottawa's Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee provided direction to City staff on where future growth should occur in Ottawa, selecting 1,281 hectares of land for potential urban expansion. The committee...
NOTEBOOK: Schools are the essential work of children
La version française suit "We want to prioritize schools as the essential work of children." –Dr. Vera Etches on CBC Radio, January 27, 2021 What a great message from Dr. Etches to underscore how important it is to get students back into the classroom. The news from...
