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July traffic safety enforcement includes cycling safety and distracted driving
(Le français suit) This July, the Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on cycling safety and distracted driving. Between 2013 and 2017, there were 1,460 collisions involving cyclists with 1,281...
Bag-it and bin-it with plastic or paper – making the green bin easy and tidy to use
(Press release via City of Ottawa / le français suit) The new enhancement to the Green Bin Program has now made the green bin more convenient and cleaner to use. Plastic bags have been added as a bagging option for recycling such items as food scraps, paper towel and...
City seeking public input on commemorative naming proposal for Alfred McCoy Park
(Press release via City of Ottawa / Le français suit) The City of Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultation on the following naming proposal: To name the park located at 73 West Ridge Drive, Alfred McCoy Park Alfred McCoy (Ward 6 -...
Temporary detour on Fringewood starts July 2
Residents on Fringewood, Woodwind and Harry Douglas received a notice this week about an upcoming lane closure and detour. Le français suit. Construction is set to start on Fringewood Drive between Hazeldean Road and Cloverloft Court. The work is required to allow...
UPDATE: Road links between Parade and Hartsmere
UPDATE - JANUARY 8: The City's planning department has confirmed that Edenwylde is open for public access, connecting Hickstead Way to Fernbank Road. The roads are being maintained (including snow clearing) by the City. That satisfies the subdivision condition, which...
Rouncey Park play structure will be opening soon!
Le français suit The Rouncey Community Park (Rouncey @ Groningen in the Fernbank area) is expected to open in early July and the play structures are being installed this week. The sandbox will be installed once the concrete is poured. We're as anxious as you are for...
OC Transpo summer service changes start June 23
(Press release via City of Ottawa. Photo credit: OC Transpo / Photo by tsaiproject. Used under a creative commons license.) Le français suit OC Transpo’s summer service starts Sunday, June 23. Schedule adjustments and seasonal reductions will reflect the lower demand...
UPDATE: Final plan for the Stittsville Main Trailhead project
Le français suit. This note was sent to residents who provided comments on the preliminary designs for the Stittsville Trailhead project. You are receiving this email because you have provided comments on the Stittsville Trailhead project. Thank you for taking time...
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...
