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Kathleen Edwards inducted to the Order of Ottawa
(Photo: Kathleen Edwards and her parents, Margaret and Len. All photos courtesy of the City of Ottawa.) I was very lucky to be a part of Thursday night's ceremony at City Hall to induct my friend Kathleen Edwards into the Order of Ottawa. For me, one of the best parts...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: ParaTranspo, LRT, buses, and the 2020 transit budget
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) Le français suit I made it through a nine-hour Transit Commission meeting at City Hall on Wednesday where we discussed a number of items, including three major reports: online booking for ParaTranspo, LRT and transit operational issues,...
What we heard at our Official Plan workshop in Stittsville
La version française suit Thanks to everyone who joined us on October 24 to take part in our Official Plan workshop. Over 60 residents attended and heard a presentation from City staff followed by a hands-on session to share feedback and ideas about how Ottawa should...
Ottawa Public Health: Real people who really care
When public health is working, it is often invisible, which is why a team of OPH staff have been working for months to develop this special video project. The video follows two team members who give viewers a short glimpse into the work we do each day from inspections...
Stay on top of overnight parking bans this winter season
(information via Ottawa By-law / le français suit) The City of Ottawa’s winter overnight parking regulations are in effect between November 15 and April 1st. Parking is not permitted on city streets between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. when 7 cm of snow or more is...
NOVEMBER 30: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Please drop by and say hello at our next Councillor Chat on Saturday, November 30 from 10:30am-11:30am at CARDELREC-Goulbourn. This is an informal drop-in where residents can meet the councillor, ask a question, share ideas, or just say hello! Venez faire un tour à...
UPDATE: Concept plan for the new Bradley Commons Park
A new park is coming to Bradley Commons, a community in development in the Fernbank area. The 3.4-hectare Community Park will be located at the intersection of Cranesbill Road and Backbend Terrace. Park amenities include a play structure, a splash pad, a puddle rink,...
Check your pipes if you live in a home built before 1955
(via City of Ottawa Drinking Water Services / le français suit) Living in a home built before 1955? If so, you may have a lead water service pipe connecting your home to the City’s water supply. Drinking water supplied by the City is lead-free. However, trace amounts...
Stittsville’s connection to the Juno Beach Memorial Bridge
(Photo credit: Councillor Glen Gower with Amanda Purdy and her family in front of the newly-renamed Juno Beach Memorial Bridge. All photos via City of Ottawa. Le conseiller Glen Gower avec Amanda Purdy et sa famille devant la passerelle fraîchement renommée...
UPDATE: Rental accommodations report comes to committee on November 15
Here's an update from the City's Emergency and Protective Services Department about a much-anticipated report coming to committee and council this month. This report covers a number of areas, including possible strategies on how to mitigate the massive rental housing...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: An update from Wednesday’s Transit Commission
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) Le français suit UPDATE (November 15): Councillors just received a memo explaining how the 40 additional buses are being deployed. Highlights for Stittsville riders: - Additional service on 62, 261, 262, 263 - Extra trips between...
City kicks off 2020 budget process
La Ville lance le processus budgétaire de 2020 The 2020 draft budget was tabled this morning at City Hall. We're entering into a month of consultation and debate leading to December 11, when Council will approve the final budget. One of the major risks this year is...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Amberwood Golf Course faces finance challenge
(le français suit) The Amberwood Village Residents Association (AVRA) is facing a big challenge in the coming months as they look at options to fund $750,000 in capital improvements required for the golf course and recreation facilities. I've talked to several...
UPDATE: OC Transpo service issues; Transit Commission on Wednesday
(Here's an update I shared on Facebook on Monday evening about OC Transpo service. Le français suit) I met again last week with OC Transpo to highlight issues that I am hearing about from Stittsville residents. For example, ongoing reliability (late buses) on...
NOVEMBER 16: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Please drop by and say hello at our next Councillor Chat on Saturday, November 16 from 10:30am-11:30am at CARDELREC-Goulbourn. This is an informal drop-in where residents can meet the councillor, ask a question, share ideas, or just say hello! Venez faire un tour à...
Time for your flu shot!
(PHOTO: Councillor Glen gets his flu shot with help from Avish Shah, pharmacist and owner at Whole Health Pharmacy on Stittsville Main Street.) People who live, work or attend school in Ottawa can now get their flu vaccine at their health care providers’ office,...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Touring Ottawa’s garbage and recycling facilities
I spent Friday morning touring two City of Ottawa recycling and waste facilities. The real stars of the show were the birds that are used to keep seagulls out of the Trail Road landfill. Pictured above is Quibbles, a young snowy owl. We started our day at the Cascades...
NOVEMBER 7: Community consultation for the new Bradley Commons Park
A new park is coming to Bradley Commons, a community in development in the Fernbank area. The 3.4-hectare Community Park will be located at the intersection of Cranesbill Road and Backbend Terrace. Park amenities include a play structure, a splash pad, a puddle rink,...
UPDATE: Fringewood paving should be complete by mid-November
Fringewood paving - The Fringewood paving work is scheduled to be finished during the week of November 11. The Fringewood roadwork will happen at the same time as the final pavement work near Cloverloft & Hazeldean. As always, construction dates can change based...
POSTPONED: Community information meeting for 1000 Robert Grant zoning application
UPDATE (February 16): The public meeting has been rescheduled for March 3, 2020. More info... UPDATE (November 12) from City staff: The Community Information & Comment Session regarding the rezoning application for 1000 Robert Grant Avenue that was scheduled for...
