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REMINDER: New Transportation Master Plan Phase 3 Public Engagement
(Originally posted December 23, 2021) La version française suit The draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP) policies and proposed active transportation projects are now available online to the project website. Residents are invited to provide feedback on the policies...
REMINDER: Take the Active Transportation Candidate Project Survey
(Originally posted December 23, 2021) La version française suit Last summer, our office posted a survey to identify missing links in Stittsville for cyclists and pedestrians (aka “active transportation”). This was part of the City of Ottawa’s ongoing work to update...
NOTEBOOK: A complete list of LRT reviews, audits, and investigations
La version française suit Back in the fall, I asked City staff for a complete list of any LRT reviews, audits or investigations that have been launched by City Council or staff. Their response is included below. Note that this list doesn't include the Ottawa Light...
City prepares restart of drop-in recreation activities, reduces winter registered programs
La version française suit With the Province of Ontario relaxing restrictions on Monday, January 31, the City will resume drop-in recreation and cultural activities at select locations with 50 per cent capacity levels. Select facilities listed on ottawa.ca will...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 22, 2022
La version française suit Saturday morning update near Paul Lindsay Park in the Amberwood area. This week: Community support for families affected by fires Cleaning up from Monday's storm: Thank you & tips (parking, hydrants, frozen pipes, tobogganing & more)...
List of government COVID-19 support programs/resources for small businesses
La version française suit (as of January 18, 2022) City of Ottawa Economic support and recovery Resources for businesses and workers Province of Ontario For a full overview of programs, click here Small business recovery resources (fewer than 100 employees)...
Ask Glen Anything: Councillor Chat January 27
La version française suit https://youtu.be/1N8goyI8D4g Join Councillor Glen on Thursday, January 27, 2022 for his next Councillor Chat. He’ll take your questions live from 7 pm to 8 pm about any topic relating to Stittsville. Participate via the Zoom link below or...
Ottawa Public Health resuming after-school COVID-19 vaccine clinics to increase vaccine accessibility
La version française suit As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Ottawa Public Health is shifting capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine clinics. This shift is intended to support vaccination of individuals and families by bringing clinics closer to where people...
A list of outdoor rinks in Stittsville (2022)
Skating is a great way to stay active during the winter months, and there are plenty of rinks in Stittsville to lace 'em up and get some practice. This year we have 13 outdoor rinks in our community, each one maintained 100% by community volunteers. If you'd like to...
Annual Frozen Water Service Pipes Notices
La version française suit Winter can be tough on residents, and also on our infrastructure. Ottawa’s recent extreme cold weather has deepened the frost in the ground, which can lead to frozen water service pipes for some residents. The City’s Water Services team is...
Update on sledding conditions and safety tips
La version française suit With the new blanket of snow, the City has lifted the “no sledding advisory” on its sanctioned sledding hills. Everyone should take safety precautions, including observing hill conditions and wearing a helmet. Sled only at hills...
Significant Weather Event declared, parking ban to be in effect from 7 pm Monday to 7 pm Tuesday
La version française suit Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for tomorrow, January 17. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. The Roads and Parking Services team will be out maintaining the City’s sidewalks, roads...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 15, 2022
Saturday morning update live from the skating rink at Village Square Park. - Thanks to outdoor rink volunteers, including the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association - New: Stittsville Volunteer Connection: https://glengower.ca/volunteers/ - COVID-19 vaccination updates;...
Anti-Racism Strategy public town halls January 15 and 20
This year, the City of Ottawa will develop its first Anti-Racism Strategy, which will include strategic actions, key performance indicators and expected outcomes to confront systemic racism in Ottawa’s systems and structures. To help inform the strategy, the...
City prepares Residential Vacant Unit Tax for 2023
La version française suit The City is planning to implement a Residential Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) in 2023 based upon the occupancy status of a residential property. The proposed framework states that a residential property that is not the owner’s principal address and...
January 12, 2022 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches / Déclaration spéciale de la Dre Vera Etches
La version française suit Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. I appreciate the mixed reaction to the announcement by the Province that in-person learning will resume on Monday, January 17. In-person learning is welcome news for many parents and caregivers, but I can understand...
1927 Maple Grove Road: Zoning By-Law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision
UPDATE 2022-01-11: Statutory public meeting The City of Ottawa will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM through Zoom (video conferencing) to discuss this proposed plan of subdivision. We encourage you to attend to learn more about the...
New groups eligible for drop-ins, over 40K COVID-19 vaccination appointments still available this week
La version française suit Now is the time to get your COVID-19 booster and increase your protection against severe illness as the Omicron variant surges in our community. Ottawa Public Heath (OPH) has more than 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 8, 2022
Saturday morning update from Crossing Bridge Park. Lots of COVID-19 info this week: A new phase in the pandemic Mitigating harm through vaccination and staying home when you're sick Vaccine appointments Emergency childcare A thank you to kids, parents, teachers, small...
City implements reservation system for its four outdoor refrigerated rinks
La version française suit To facilitate the implementation of new capacity restrictions for outdoor recreation amenities, the City is re-introducing the online reservation system for peak times to book free 45-minute skating spots at its four outdoor refrigerated...
