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Share your ideas: Developing the future of recreation spaces
Pickleball, ice time and dog parks. These are the top three things I hear about from residents when it comes to future recreation spaces in our community. But what's important to you? The City of Ottawa has launched a review of its recreation facilities -- indoors and...
What you should know about mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
(Eliminate standing water sites around your home. Éliminer l'eau stagnante autour de votre maison. Photo credit: Ottawa Public Health) Le français suit West Nile virus (WNV) is an infection spread by mosquitoes that in some people can cause serious illness. Each year...
Lost your cat or dog?
(Information from Ottawa By-Law / le français suit) Your pet is part of your family. Losing your pet can be a can be a traumatic experience for both you and your pet. By identifying and registering your cat or dog with the City, you’re helping ensure that your pet is...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Please slow down on residential streets
(Flex stakes / traffic calming. Photo credit: Barry Gray) Le français suit Almost every day, my office receives messages from residents with concerns about speeding on residential streets in Stittsville. The concerns come from all parts of the community, in new...
AUGUST 1: Councillor Chat @ Village Square Park
(Le français suit) This summer, we're bringing our Councillor Chats outdoors to neighbourhood parks! Please drop by and say hello on Thursday, August 1 at our next Councillor Chat. We'll be outdoors at Village Square Park (Stittsville Main @ Abbott) from...
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Councillor Assistant
Le français suit Make a difference in your community! We’re looking for an individual to join #TeamStittsville as a Councillor Assistant in our Stittsville office starting in September. This is a full-time position focused on constituency work and community...
JULY 24: Councillor Chat @ Coyote Run Park
(Le français suit) This summer, we're bringing our Councillor Chats outdoors to neighbourhood parks! Please drop by and say hello on Wednesday, July 24 at our next Councillor Chat. We'll be outdoors at Coyote Run Park (367 West Ridge Drive) from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Ask a...
UPDATE: Abbott Street east of Robert Grant to be closed from July 29-August 30
Le français suit UPDATE: A small section of Abbott Street east of the roundabout at Robert Grant Avenue will be closed from Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 30 as part of construction of the Stittsville Diversion Trunk Sewer. (The closure was originally scheduled to...
UPDATE: Waste collection delays and what the City is doing to fix them
Le français suit As many residents are aware, waste pick-up problems continue in Stittsville, Kanata and West-Carleton. For the past couple of months, many streets – and sometimes entire neighbourhoods – have seen delays. This is not the level of service that the...
Area speed limit signs are coming to several Stittsville neighbourhoods
Le français suit Keep an eye out for these new Area Speed Limit signs, coming soon to several neighbourhoods in Stittsville. The signs are already up in the Fernbank area, and later this summer signs will go up in the West Ridge area between Fernbank and Hazeldean....
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Speaking notes from City Council on the Chateau Laurier
Le français suit Here are my speaking notes from the discussion at today's City Council meeting about the Chateau Laurier, outlining why I did not support the motion. I am hearing loud and clear from residents. The outcome they want is to stop the addition to the...
Upcoming foundation repair work on the Bradley-Craig barn
(Photo: Barn at the Bradley-Craig farmstead, September 2015.) Le français suit Richcraft, the owners of the Bradley-Craig Farm, have received approval from the City to proceed with temporary shoring of the north foundation wall of the Bradley-Craig barn. This work is...
Upcoming storm sewer work near Snowberry starts July 12
Le français suit Last fall, improvements were made to the Deer Run Pond near the intersection of Brae Crescent and Snowberry Way. City staff recently completed a final walkthrough which included a video inspection of the newly installed storm sewer, and identified a...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: New water rates hit seniors and low-income residents hardest
Le français suit We've heard from several residents with concerns about changes to their water bills. The city has introduced a fixed service charge to all bills, in addition to "per-use" rates. The more water you use, the more you'll pay – but households that are...
JULY 17: Councillor Chat @ Blackstone Park
(Le français suit) This summer, we're bringing our Councillor Chats outdoors to neighbourhood parks! Please drop by and say hello on Wednesday, July 17 at our next Councillor Chat. We'll be outdoors at Blackstone Park (Tapadero @ Livery) from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Ask a...
JULY 10: Councillor Chat @ Trustee M. Curry Park (Hartsmere)
(Le français suit) This summer, we're bringing our Councillor Chats outdoors to neighbourhood parks! Please drop by and say hello on Wednesday, July 10 at our next Councillor Chat. We'll be outdoors at Trustee M. Curry Park on Hartsmere Drive from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Ask...
Volunteers needed to help with Poole Creek stewardship this summer
(Le français suit) The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) plans to complete stewardship work for the Upper Poole Creek this summer. The work will be completed throughout the summer, and they welcome the help of volunteers for shoreline planting, invasive...
UPDATE: Spring tree planting program wraps up
(Photo: New trees at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II) (Le français suit) The City of Ottawa's Forestry department is wrapping up their spring planting program. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along residential streets....
UPDATE: Johnwoods multi-use pathway landscaping still not complete
(Le français suit) Here's an update provided by City staff about landscaping issues along the Johnwoods multi-use pathway (MUP). Thanks to residents who have contacted our office about this. Councillor Glen met with City staff earlier in June to review resident...
UPDATE: Playground replacement underway at West Ridge and Fringewood Parks
(New play structure for West Ridge Park. Details here.) (Le français suit) The playground replacement work at Fringewood Park and West Ridge Park A started on July 3 and will be completed later this month, weather permitting. You can find more information about the...
