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Share your feedback on the city’s Municipal Accessibility Plan
(via Engage Ottawa) As per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), obligated organizations such as the City of Ottawa are required to “[Establish], implement, maintain and document a multi-year accessibility plan, which outlines the...
Construction notice for the Stittsville Diversion Trunk Sewer
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa / stock photo) (le français suit) City staff have informed our office about upcoming construction work for the Stittsville Diversion Trunk Sewer along the future Robert Grant Avenue, between Abbott Street and Maple Grove Road. Pipe and...
Rehabilitation of the TransCanada Trail pedestrian bridge in Bells Corners
City staff have alerted our office about upcoming bridge rehabilitation work in Bells Corners that could affect Stittsville commuters and pathway users. This spring, crews will be working on rehabilitation of the TransCanada Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Robertson Road...
Hydro Ottawa postpones Fringewood pole replacement
(Photo credit: Hydro Ottawa) (Le français suit) Hydro Ottawa has informed our office that the pole replacement project scheduled to take place in May 2019, in the Fringewood area of Stittsville has been postponed. "While this pole replacement project has been put on...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Peter Kenyon talks about community engagement
(Le français suit) I was out in Carp earlier this week, listening to Steve Willis (GM of the City's Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development) and Peter Kenyon (Director at Bank of I.D.E.A.S) talk about how to encourage economic development in rural areas....
UPDATE: One case of measles confirmed in Ottawa
(Press release via Ottawa Public Health / le français suit) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating one confirmed case of measles in an individual who recently travelled internationally. OPH is working closely with local health care providers and hospitals to...
Stittsville application at the Committee of Adjustment on April 17
There is one application from Stittsville at the Committee of Adjustment on April 17. The Committee of Adjustment makes decisions on applications for minor variances to a zoning by-law. Minto is building a single family home at 161 Kimpton dr. and applying for a Minor...
MAY 4: Jane’s Walk – Secrets of Stittsville Main Street
(Photo credit: Barry Gray) Secrets of Stittsville Main Street Part of Ottawa's annual Jane's Walk festival of walking tours Saturday, May 4, 9:30am-11:00am Starting from Village Square Park (Stittsville Main Street at Abbott Street) More info On this walk we'll...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Why a failing intersection won’t stop new development
(Le français suit) https://twitter.com/KatePorterCBC/status/1111280613628088320 What we learned at Planning Committee on Thursday: even if an intersection has failing grade, it's not reason enough to halt nearby development. Here's a good recap from the Ottawa Citizen...
Learn how to reduce the risk of thefts from vehicles this spring
(Press release from Ottawa Police Services) Le français suit The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind the public that, with spring just around the corner, so is the risk of theft from vehicles. Residents are reminded to remove anything of value from their...
Make a difference in your city: 2019 summer position with #TeamStittsville
(Le français suit) We’re looking for someone to join #TeamStittsville this summer, working as part of Councillor Glen’s team at City Hall. If you’re interested in community engagement and urban planning, and you’re looking for a challenging position where you can have...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Three things from City Council
(Le français suit) My goal with these "Notebook" posts is to give you some insight into how things work at City Hall, and what goes into the decisions that we make. The sound bites you hear on the radio and the articles you read online only capture the tip of the...
New office building application for Ford research facility at 800 Palladium Drive
(Le français suit) The City of Ottawa has received an application to build a five storey office building with a ground floor restaurant at 800 Palladium Drive. This office building will host Ford Motor Co.'s newest research & development facility and is expected...
APRIL 27: Councillor Chat “Ready for Rail” / Causerie avec le conseiller “Prêt pour l’O-Train”
Please drop by and say hello at the CARDELREC–Goulbourn (formerly the Goulbourn Rec Centre) on Saturday, April 27 (11am-2pm) for my next Councillor Chat. Ask a question or share your feedback in an informal setting. While you're there, check out the "Ready for Rail"...
MAY 6: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Please drop by and say hello at the Main Street Cafe (1626 Stittsville Main Street) on Monday, May 6 (10:30am-11:30am) for my next Councillor Chat. Come pull up a chair, say hello, ask a question, share your feedback in an informal setting. Ma prochaine Causerie aura...
APR 13: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Please drop by and say hello at the The Grounds Cafe (Huntmar @ Hazeldean) on Saturday, April 13 (2:30pm-3:30pm) for my next Councillor Chat. Come pull up a chair, say hello, ask a question, share your feedback in an informal setting. Ma prochaine Causerie aura lieu...
OPEN HOUSE: Let’s Talk About Trees (April 10)
(Le français suit) Let's Talk About Trees Hosted by Councillor Glen Gower Wednesday, April 10 from 7:30pm-8:30pm Hazeldean Gardens Assembly Room (6130 Hazeldean Road) Trees bring so many benefits to urban areas. People who live in neighbourhoods with more trees have...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: How OC Transpo is preparing for the shift to LRT
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) (Le français suit) At yesterday's Transit Commission meeting, we received a report and presentation on OC Transpo’s preparations for the upcoming launch of the O-Train's Confederation Line. Members of the Transit Commission (including...
New “have THAT talk” mental health videos launched for Ottawa’s culturally diverse community
(Press release from Ottawa Public Health. Le français suit) Today, Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health and Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, unveiled two new have THAT talk videos and an activity guide on mental health for newcomers...
Special Constable Sarah Kennedy recognized with Award for Heroism
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) (Le français suit) Today, the Transit Commission recognized Special Constable Sarah Kennedy with an Individual Excellence Award for Heroism for her role responding to a house fire in August 2018. While driving to work at 5:30am, Kennedy,...
