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NOV 17: Webinar on Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street
UPDATE: Here's a video of our webinar from November 17 https://youtu.be/lK-udaVftYI La version française suit We're hosting a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm to give an overview of your feedback from our "Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street" discussion...
NOVEMBER 13: Dr. Etches COVID-19 update to City Council
La version française suit Dear Mayor Watson and Members of Council, Over the last several weeks, we have seen a decrease in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19. However, caution is needed in interpreting this trend. While the number of new...
The City is gradually restarting recreation services under Ontario’s orange-restrict status
La version française suit After reviewing the Ontario government’s new orange-restrict regulations and ensuring all safety protocols are in place, the City is gradually restarting its recreation activities and services at its hub locations. The Province of Ontario...
Share your feedback on the proposed design for Maize Park
The City is looking for your feedback on a new park in Stittsville. Maize Park will be at the intersection of Maize Street and Holstein Road, east of Maple Grove Road in a new subdivision being built by Richcraft. You can download a PDF file of the concept plan and...
NOTEBOOK: A first look at the City’s budget for 2021
La version française suit For the 2021 City budget, we'll need to strike a very delicate balance: keep costs under control, support rapidly evolving community needs, deliver essential municipal services, and build a foundation to help Ottawa recover once the pandemic...
Fall 2020 tree planting update
La version française suit Since September, City staff have been planting trees on private and public property around Stittsville. Several dozen homeowners have new front yard trees thanks to the City's Trees in Trust program, with species including Red Maple,...
NOTEBOOK: What the City is doing to control expenses during COVID-19
La version française suit Tomorrow, Ottawa City Council will table a draft budget, kicking off a month-long process to review the City’s financial plan for 2021. This is going to be the toughest budget we’ve ever put together because of the ongoing impacts of...
UPDATE: Thanks for your feedback on the 2021 budget!
La version française suit Last week, I co-hosted a virtual 2021 Budget Q&A with city staff and west end Council colleagues Jenna Sudds and Allan Hubley. Thanks to everyone from Stittsville who joined us and asked a question or shared your concerns. If you missed...
Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street: What we heard
UPDATE: Here's a video of our webinar from November 17 https://youtu.be/lK-udaVftYI La version française suit In January we published a discussion paper outlining current challenges and ideas for the revitalization of Stittsville Main Street. Our goal was to engage...
New zoning proposed for 54 Springbrook Drive
UPDATE: Here's the video of the public information meeting held on Thursday, October 29: https://youtu.be/b1cNAZEasNU September 25, 2020 La version française suit UPDATE: We're hosting an information meeting about this proposal on Thursday, October 29 from...
OCTOBER 27: Dr. Etches update to City Council
La version française suit Dear Mayor and Members of Council, When I last presented at City Council, I brought your attention to the alarming COVID-19 situation in our city. As you know, on October 10th, the Province moved Ottawa to modified Stage 2 restrictions for 28...
Rouba Fattal receives the Order of Ottawa
Congratulations to Stittsville resident Dr. Rouba Fattal, who has been chosen as one of this year's Order of Ottawa recipients! This prestigious civic award recognizes exceptional citizen contributions in the many areas of city life including arts and culture,...
Show us your Halloween spirit!
(Photo: Skeletons on Hedgerow Lane in Amberwood/Squelettes dans la ruelle Hedgerow, à Amberwood) La version française suit Ottawa Public Health is recommending to not go trick-or-treating this year or to host or attend any Halloween events where people are likely to...
Funding announced for Catholic elementary school in Stittsville
La version française suit This week, MPP Goldie Ghamari and the Ontario Government announced over half a billion dollars for construction of new schools, including a Catholic elementary school in the Fernbank area of Stittsville. The $12.4-million project will include...
Ottawa Public Health guidance on COVID-19 transmission in organized sports
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is actively investigating several situations where transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in relation to indoor organized sports. In these situations, OPH is following up with all individuals who test positive, as...
Revised site plan for Extendicare LTC at 2510 Wellings Private
UPDATE: We’re hosting an information meeting about this proposal on Monday, November 23 from 4:00pm-5:00pm on Zoom. All residents are welcome to attend and ask questions, or you can send questions in advance to glen.gower@ottawa.ca. The meeting will be recorded and...
Ottawa Public Health Halloween guidance
La version française suit Earlier this morning, the Province of Ontario announced its recommendations and public health advice on how to stay safer this Halloween. The Province advised that: “Given the high transmission of COVID-19 in the modified Stage 2 public...
Celebrating small business week in Ottawa
New signs are now up on Hazeldean Road, Carp Road, and Stittsville Main Street to promote the Stittsville Business Association! Thanks to Wesley Smith and Andrea Greenhous for joining me last week for a photo. The SBA is doing so much in our community to help support...
City further clarifies provincial restrictions impact on recreation activities and rentals
La version française suit The City has received additional details on the Provincial modified stage-two restrictions and is providing a further update on impacts to its recreation activities and rentals – especially around the gathering limitations of 10 people...
2020/2021 Flu Season Update – Fixed clinic locations
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will be holding clinics at several fixed locations across the city, which are expected to open on October 29th, 2020. To avoid crowding, clinics will be by appointment only. Appointment booking will be available by...
