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NOTEBOOK: Showing our support for #BlackLivesMatter
La version française suit I know that many of us in the community are looking for ways to express our support and solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter, and to honour George Floyd. This Friday, many residents will join the “No Peace Until Justice” march downtown. I’ve...
Update on the City’s summer camp programs
La version française suit The City will cancel its originally-planned summer camp programs, scheduled to run from June 29 to August 28, to be replaced by a new summer camp program that is reformatted around COVID-19 public health measures. Details on registration,...
June 3: Special statement from Dr. Brent Moloughney on racism and COVID-19
La version française suit Racism and COVID-19 Recent events in the news involving racial violence have left many Ottawa residents and Canadians hurt, angry and looking for answers. Much of the attention has focused on the United States, but with our proximity to the...
June 1: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit Ethnicity and COVID-19 Some evidence has shown that certain groups may be more impacted by COVID-19 than others; not only by contracting the disease itself, but due to broader health and social impacts of the pandemic. For example, we are...
OC Transpo’s COVID-19 transit service recovery plan
La version française suit Transit Commission today approved OC Transpo’s Transit Service Recovery Plan, which is an integral part of the City of Ottawa’s roadmap for the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two key points for customers in the report include the...
INFOGRAPHIC: Understanding & reducing the risk from COVID-19
New waste collection contractor starting on June 1 in Stittsville
La version française suit A new waste collection contractor (Miller Waste) will start serving Stittsville this week. With the new contract your collection day will remain the same, your garbage/recycling pickup times may change. Please remember: Have your garbage,...
Developing Story, Ep 1: Hazeldean Crossing
The first episode of a video series about development and growth in Stittsville. In this episode, we look at the Hazeldean Crossings development at the corner of Hazeldean & Victor that was approved earlier this month by the City’s Planning Committee. The...
Mayor and Councillors call for support of active transportation
Transportation patterns will shift as we continue to recover from confinement & COVID-19. I am proud to join several of my council colleagues today to call on the Federal and Provincial governments to help fund active transportation projects in our City for...
NOTEBOOK: Amberwood Golf Course FAQ
La version française suit On May 28, the Board of the Amberwood Village Recreation Association (AVRA) will seek the approval of its membership to sell five lots on Trailway Circle and to secure a line of credit to fund the costs of re-zoning the property. We've talked...
NOTEBOOK: Council votes on Growth Management Strategy
La version française suit (PHOTO: Due to physical distancing rules, today's City Council meeting was done via teleconference. I called in from my front porch. En raison des mesures de distanciation physique, la réunion du Conseil municipal d’aujourd’hui s’est déroulée...
JUNE 4: Virtual Councillor Chat
Join us on Thursday, June 4 from 12:00pm-1:00pm for our next Virtual Councillor Chat on Zoom. Drop by with your questions or comments and chat with Councillor Gower and his team. Join the zoom meeting:...
JUNE 15: Public meeting for 1869 Maple Grove Road
Here's a video recording of the public meeting held on June 15, 2020. https://youtu.be/axl0EzsZVw0 La version française suit The City of Ottawa will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm through Zoom (video conferencing) to discuss a...
MAY 27: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit I am saddened, disturbed and concerned about what was reported in the Canadian Armed Forces report (OP Laser – JTFC Observations in long-term care facilities in Ontario). I am supportive of the Ontario government’s immediate action to...
Upcoming #TeamStittsville webinars
Each week we're hosting live webinars to keep residents informed about what's happening in Stittsville. Here's what we have scheduled so far: Thursday, June 4 @ 12:00pm: Virtual Councillor Chat Join us on Thursday, June 4 from 12:00pm-1:00pm for our next Virtual...
MAY 25: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit Thank you to everyone who practiced physical distancing over what was another beautiful weekend in Ottawa. Spending time in nature can have positive impacts on our mental health and the sunshine and warmer temperatures makes being outdoors...
Pawnbroker and Second-Hand Goods Shop Licensing By-law Review
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is currently conducting a review of its licensing regime and regulations relating to pawnbrokers and second-hand goods shops contained in the Licensing By-law (Schedule 14 of By-law No. 2002-189, as amended). Background In...
Should Ottawa regulate towing services?
La version française suit The City regularly receives concerns and complaints related to towing services, particularly about: Billing, Business practices, Safety on the road Safety at accident scenes Alleged illegal activities Although the City regulates towing...
MAY 29: Join the virtual town hall on Ottawa’s economic recovery planning
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is holding a virtual town hall on Ottawa’s economic recovery planning amid COVID-19 on Friday, May 29 at 1 pm. Members of the business community and residents are invited to join us for a discussion on how the City and...
MAY 22: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit At the end of this first week of reopening, and as the warmer weather appears to be here to stay, many people may be feeling like we have entered a new phase of this pandemic, and they would be correct. And, now is not the time to ease up on...
