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COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Cutting prevention programs will only cost more down the road
(le français suit) I had two board meetings this week: The Ottawa Board of Health on Monday evening, and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board of directors on Wednesday afternoon. Two boards, both grappling with uncertainty after last week's...
With more heavy rain in the forecast, make sure you’re prepared
(press release via City of Ottawa / photo credit: City of Ottawa) (le français suit) The City of Ottawa is prepared for potential localized flooding in anticipation of the heavy rain in this weekend’s forecast. The City’s Emergency Operations Centre is in Situational...
OC Transpo makes annual spring service changes
(Photo credit: OC Transpo / Photo by tsaiproject. Used under a creative commons license) (press release via City of Ottawa / le français suit) OC Transpo’s spring service changes take effect Sunday, April 21. Holiday service will be in effect on Good Friday and Easter...
Call for nominations for the 2019 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
(le français suit) Do you know a person, business or community group that has gone above and beyond to make a difference in Stittsville? We want to hear about them! The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the dedication of...
New site plan application for 360 Haliburton Heights in the Fernbank area
(le français suit) The City of Ottawa has received a site plan control application to build six back-to-back townhouses in the Fernbank Crossing subdivision. The property is located at 360 Haliburton Heights between Robert Grant Avenue and Shinny Avenue. Each block of...
SWEEP! Here’s how the City is cleaning up after a long winter
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) (le français suit) Now that spring is on its way, we are back to another season of roadway sweeping. Before the roadway sweeping begins, crews aim to get all of the sidewalks swept with mechanical brooms in addition to hand sweeping...
The Urban Design Review Panel reviews Huntington’s proposal for 1531 Stittsville Main
UPDATE (April 23): Click here to download the UDRP's formal summary of recommendations for 1531 Stittsville Main Street. (le français suit) Last Friday, Huntington Properties presented its updated proposal for 1531 Stittsville Main Street (shown above) at the...
RECAP: Let’s Talk About Trees, and how you can get involved
(le français suit) Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday night for our “Let’s Talk About Trees” event. We had over 50 people join us, plus city staff and community representatives, to hear how residents can get involved to help plant new trees and protect...
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...
