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Stittsville applications at the Committee of Adjustment on January 16
There are several Stittsville applications on the agenda of the Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 16. The meeting takes place at Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Drive) starting at 9:00am. 6130 Hazeldean (Consent of the Committee for Grant of...
BIG IDEAS: Making Stittsville one of the greenest communities in Canada
(Sally McIntyre is a Stittsville resident who wants to connect with other residents to work towards a goal of making Stittsville one of the greenest communities in Canada by restoring and enhancing green space in our ward. You can contact Sally...
Ride OC Transpo free on New Year’s Eve after 8pm
(PHOTO: OC Transpo / Photo by tsaiproject. Used under a creative commons license) La version française suit OC Transpo, in partnership with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) North and East Ontario,Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Ottawa and the City’s...
JAN 4: Free family skate
Join Councillor Glen Gower and his team for a free family skate on Friday, January 4 from 1:00pm-2:00pm. We'll be on the ice at the Katie Xu & Jack Fan arena inside the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. Lace up your skates and join family and friends for some winter...
JAN 5: Mexican Winter Market
(Photo: Jimena and Brenda run San Jose Mexican Foods.) San Jose Mexican Foods & friends from the Mexican community present: THE MEXICAN WINTER MARKET. Share culture and traditions, Bring your family and kids, enjoy free hot chocolate, face painting and activities...
OC Transpo adjusts schedules for holidays, offers free service for New Year’s Eve
Are you planning to take the bus this Holiday Season? Transit is the safe and reliable way to travel during the Holidays. On New Year’s Eve, OC Transpo and Para Transpo are offering free service from 8 pm until 4 am. The free service is sponsored by Safer Roads...
PHOTOS: Christmas singalong at Hazeldean Gardens
Thanks to friends who joined us last night for our impromptu choir at Hazeldean Gardens on Tuesday night. So many great voices and instruments and plenty of Christmas cheer!
It’s not too late to get your flu shot!
Thanks to Karim at the Stittsville IDA for my flu shot today. It's not too late to get your shot, just ask your local pharmacist. People who live, work or attend school in Ottawa can get their flu vaccine at their health care providers’ office, family doctor, or...
Site plan application for 2113 and 2125 Carp Road
Here's a development application for Carp Road near Westbrook Road. This location is just north of Stittsville in Rideau-Goulbourn Ward. Public comments on this initial proposal are being accepted until January 11, 2019. You can find more information about the...
Holiday season activities and schedule changes
(Photo: Rink of Dreams at City Hall.) The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place from Monday, December 24, 2018 until Wednesday, January 2, 2019 for the holiday season. Visit the City’s website to view the complete list of...
Council votes to permit retail cannabis stores starting April 1
UPDATE (DEC 14): We're waking up to news this morning that the province will now limit the number of private retail cannabis licenses in Ontario to a maximum of 25 for the initial roll-out. I agree that this is a more responsible approach to the introduction of retail...
Site plan control application for 1145 Carp Road at Hazeldean
The City of Ottawa has received a site plan application seeing approval for a 4-storey, 34 unit low-rise apartment building at the corner of Carp and Hazeldean Road. The existing 2-storey building on site (the red barn) would be include restaurant use on the ground...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Committees & budget direction
La version française suit Someone asked me this week if I was "settled in" yet at City Hall. "Settled" isn't the right word. "Ramping Up" or "Up to speed?" Yes. "Settled?" Definitely not. And I probably never will be. Today was another non-stop day, with my time split...
DEC 14: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Drop by and meet Councillor Glen at The Grounds Cafe (5703 Hazeldean Road) on Friday, December 14 from 3pm-5pm. Come pull up a chair, say hello, ask a question, share your feedback in an informal setting. Glen serai au café The Grounds (5703 blvd Hazeldean) le...
Council to consider report on cannabis retail stores on December 13
City Council will consider a report and receive public delegations on Ontario’s legislation regarding cannabis retail stores, at a special Council meeting on Thursday, December 13 at 10 am. This will include considering whether or not to permit cannabis retail stores...
Information from Hydro One about hydro corridor maintenance
We had a few inquiries this week about vegetation maintenance along Stittsville's hydro corridors, including in the Timbermere neighbourhood. Our team tracked down some information via Katrina Kim, Community Relations Officer with Hydro One that I've shared below. My...
DEC 12: Stittsville Business Association Christmas Cheer
Wednesday, December 12th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Quitters Coffee 1523 Stittsville Main Street Eat, Drink and be Merry with the Stittsville Business Association at their first ever Christmas Cheer event. Your ticket includes 2 drinks (Beer, Wine, and Specialty Coffee...
Add your feedback on Significant Woodlands draft guidelines
From the City of Ottawa: The City of Ottawa is seeking public comment on draft guidelines for implementation of the City’s Significant Woodlands policies. The deadline for public comment is December 17, 2018. Please submit your comments to: Nick Stow Senior Planner...
UPDATE: Seasonal winter parking restrictions
The snow is here and with that, the City of Ottawa’s winter maintenance team is hard at work. We have heard from several residents who have questions about winter parking restrictions on their street and we asked city staff to clear up the confusion. Several streets...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: First meeting of council
(Le français suit) Today was the first council meeting of the new term. Stittsville is known as "Ward 6" of the 23 city wards, so I took my seat at 10:00am in between Eli El-Chantiry (West Carleton, Ward 5) and Theresa Kavanagh (Bay, Ward 7). You can see me on the...
