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NOTEBOOK: Earlier closing time for Alexander Grove Park
La version française suit Over the past few weeks we've had a lot of problems with late-night gatherings at Alexander Grove Park next to the Johnny Leroux Arena. We've seen graffiti, damage to park equipment, and sometimes illegal activity as well. We've already...
Province adds splash pads to advance opening of outdoor amenities
La version française suit The Province of Ontario has now permitted the City to open its splash pads by Saturday, May 22. Many splash pads are already operational and City staff are busy activating all locations. Children do not need to wear masks while on the splash...
JUNE 3, 2021: Join us for the 2021 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
The 2021 Stittsville Volunteer Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 3, at 7:00 pm. This year’s virtual event will be live streamed on our Facebook page, with nominees and their nominators joining on Zoom. The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an annual event...
SURVEY: “Missing link” priorities for pedestrians and cyclists
La version française suit We asked for ideas on walking and cycling “missing links” in Stittsville, and you delivered! We've received a ton of feedback so far from email, social media, and through the chat during our video Q&A with transportation staff last week....
NOTEBOOK: Saving trees from development
La version française suit (Photo: Maple trees at Putney Park/Érables au parc Putney) With large parcels of land being developed in suburban Ottawa, many trees are being cleared in advance of construction. Residents have asked: what can we do to spare some of these...
All adults 18 and older can book vaccine appointments beginning Tuesday
La version française suit Beginning Tuesday, May 18 at 8 am, all Ottawa residents age 18 and older (born in or before 2003) can begin booking appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at community clinics. Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial...
Let’s Bike! A virtual workshop on urban cycling
La version française suit June is Let’s Bike Month from EnviroCentre! And as part of Let's Bike Month, we've partnered with EnviroCentre to offer a free community workshop giving tips on urban cycling. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday June 16 at 6 pm, via...
Wild parsnip management starts May 25, 2021
La version française suit The 2021 Wild Parsnip Program will start on May 25, 2021, weather permitting. Similar to years past, the goal is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly-infested areas while ensuring that environmentally-sensitive areas and public...
Share your feedback on a proposed picnic shelter for CARDELREC
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is considering the addition of a 30' x 50' picnic shelter at the CARDELREC Recreation Complex, near the baseball diamonds. The potential project is contingent on financial and schedule constraints as well as community...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Michelle Hurtubise & WOCRC
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.) Empowerment, equity, partnership,...
NOTEBOOK: Motion delays construction at 5000 Robert Grant
La version française suit Today at Planning Committee, I introduced an important motion that will delay construction of Lépine’s 18-storey tower until the end of the decade. The motion says that Lépine can’t proceed with the tallest building in their proposal until...
Revised development application for 6015, 6021, and 6041 Fernbank
UPDATE: Here's video from the information meeting held on May 25. https://youtu.be/st4JWF7ZYhE *** We’re hosting an information meeting about this proposal on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. We welcome you to attend and ask questions. You can also send questions...
Government of Canada Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): COVID-19 Resilience Stream
The Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) (link is external), a new “COVID-19 Resilience” funding stream has been created to support, in partnership with provinces and territories, the pandemic response and economic recovery. In...
More risk groups, essential workers can book vaccine appointments beginning Tuesday, adults 40+ on Thursday
La version française suit New information Vaccine eligibility will be expanded to include: o Individuals whose health is designated at risk by the Province of Ontario, starting Tuesday o More essential workers are eligible (second group), starting Tuesday o Age...
UPDATE: 1518 Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit Inverness Homes has submitted a second version of their plans for 1518 Stittsville Main Street after receiving comments from City planners, our office, the Urban Design Review Panel, and residents. There have been a few minor changes from the...
JUNE 8, 2021: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
https://youtu.be/MExtt2PVskA La version française suit Join Councillor Glen on Facebook and Zoom on June 8 for his next Councillor Chat. He'll take your questions live from 7pm-8pm about any topic relating to Stittsville. Zoom:...
NOTEBOOK: What’s the status of the “village green” in Fernbank?
La version française suit Several residents have asked us about the status of the "village green" for the Fernbank area. Here's the latest status: In city planning, a "village green" is defined as “a civic gathering place and passive public open space for residents.”...
Spring 2021 tree planting update
(Photo: Maple grove at Putney Park, from approx. 2018/érablière au parc Putney, vers 2018.) La version française suit Starting this week and continuing until the end of June, the City's Forestry Services team will be planting new trees in parks, at City facilities,...
5000 Robert Grant Avenue goes to Planning Committee on May 13
La version française suit Lépine's proposal for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue (formerly known as 1000 Robert Grant) has generated more community feedback than any other recent development in Stittsville, mostly due to the height increase and the lack of transportation...
Additional groups eligible to book appointments beginning Thursday
La version française suit Eligible groups on Thursday, May 6 The Province recently announced that additional groups will be eligible to book an appointment through the provincial online booking system and call centre beginning Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 8 am including:...
