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COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: We need a better booking system for ParaTranspo
Le français suit https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa/status/1141656961110421504 We had a long discussion on Wednesday at our Transit Commission meeting about ParaTranspo customer service – specifically about delays in launching the online booking system. I asked for the...
Another week, and more problems with waste collection
Le français suit Another week, and more problems with waste pick-up in Kanata and Stittsville. I've been in touch this evening with senior staff at the city as well as management from Waste Management, the city's contractor for pick-up in our area. Pick-up on several...
Hazeldean Road repaving should last about three weeks
The Hazeldean Road repaving work starts this week and is expected to last about three weeks into early July. The work will take place between Jinkinson Road and Carp Road and one travel lane will be maintained at all times. Property owners nearby have received a...
JULY 1: Canada Day in Stittsville (2019)
Le français suit Monday, July 1, 2019 at 1 PM – 10 PM Grounds of Sacred Heart High School (5870 Abbott Street) Canada Day in Stittsville is shaping up to be a great event, with a mix of new attractions and traditional favourites. Please join us for a day of...
JULY 4: First Thursdays
Thursday, July 4 • 6:00pm-9:00pm WHAT IS IT? On the first Thursday of every month, the farmer's market, restaurants and local businesses in Stittsville are open later than usual, with events showcasing the wealth of talent and activities that Stittsville has on offer...
JULY 4: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Le français suit Please drop by and say hello at Village Square Park (Stittsville Main & Abbott) on Thursday, July 4 at my next Councillor Chat. Ask a question, share your feedback or ideas, or just say hello. We'll be there from 6:00pm onwards. While you're in...
Get Involved! À vous de participer!
Volunteer opportunities in our community! The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) plans to complete stewardship work for the Upper Poole Creek this summer. They welcome the help of volunteers for shoreline planting, invasive species removal and stream...
JULY 1: Councillor Glen’s Canada Day Seniors Breakfast (2019)
UPDATE: Please note that this event is full. We are starting a waiting list in case spaces become available Councillor Glen is continuing this popular Canada Day tradition with a free pancake breakfast, hosted by Hazeldean Gardens with support from the Knights of...
NEW: Youth Mental Health Walk-In counselling on Wednesdays at WOCRC
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is pleased to be promoting a new Youth Mental Health Walk-In counselling service every Wednesday from noon til 7pm at their Kanata office, for youth up to age 24. No appointment required. See poster for details. La...
Work on Fringewood paved shoulders starts in July
Residents living on Fringewood Drive and near Stittsville Main / Brae Crescent will be receiving a construction notice in their mailboxes in the coming week about construction planned to start in July. This is work that was approved last year to improve pedestrian...
Stay safe around backyard pools
(Press release via Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition. Photo credit: Alison Sandor / Ottawa By-Law) Le français suit. With municipal beaches, wading pools, splash pads and outdoor pools set to open or already open the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is...
Starting July 2, you can use plastic or paper bags in your green bin
(press release via City of Ottawa / le français suit) Using the green bin will become cleaner and more convenient for Ottawa residents this summer. Plastic bags will be allowed as a bagging option for organics in the green bin – such as food scraps, paper towel and...
2019 Stittsville Volunteer Awards – nominees and award recipients
Le français suit WATCH: Video of the awards presentation On Monday, June 10 we recognized the people, businesses and community groups who go above and beyond to make a difference in our community. Here's a list of the nominees and winners. The Roger Griffiths Memorial...
Splash pads are open across Stittsville
(le français suit) With nicer weather finally on the horizon we can look forward to splash pad season in our local parks. All City of Ottawa splash pads have been operational since May 17 but the ground spray and flower features at the Pioneer Plains Park in Jackson...
OPEN HOUSE: Developing the future of municipal recreation and cultural activity spaces
(via City of Ottawa Parks & Rec) (le français suit) We invite you to share your ideas and comments on municipal recreation facilities. Tell us what works and what doesn’t work to help us plan for the future of recreation and cultural activity spaces in Ottawa!...
Park construction could impact Blackstone residents in June
(le français suit) Mattamy Homes is finishing construction of the new community park at Rouncey and Groningen in the Blackstone area, which includes delivery of about 6,000 cubic metres of topsoil. I spoke with a Mattamy executive again yesterday to ensure that every...
CBC: Road projects unfinished as city updates to-do list
From CBC Ottawa: In Stittsville, Coun. Glen Gower's focus is a half-built arterial road, Robert Grant Avenue. Gower said the road, complete with bus lane and multi-use paths, has been talked about since the 1990s, but has now been left out of the city's plans until...
Transportation Committee approves program updates to improve road safety
(Press release via City of Ottawa) (le français suit) The City’s Transportation Committee today approved updates to three programs that help improve road safety for all users. Following a three-year pilot project that saw the City install 140 pedestrian crossovers...
New site plan application for 5541 and part of 5505 Fernbank Road
(le français suit) The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for the property at 5541 and part of 5505 Fernbank Road (east corner of Fernbank Road/Rouncey Road) to permit the construction of 18 three-storey residential buildings containing 12...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: The Château Laurier problem
(le français suit) The latest version of the proposed addition to the Château Laurier is better – much better – than where it started, but it's still not inspiring us or enchanting us. The problem is that there's nothing in our municipal planning toolbox to require a...
