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Book of Condolences moves to Kanata starting January 21
A Book of Condolences will be available at Ottawa City Hall (Jean Pigott Place) until end of day Sunday, January 20 to provide an opportunity for residents to convey their sympathies to families and victims of the tragic bus collision at Westboro station. To provide...
Coping and responding in times of tragedy
My thoughts continue to be with the victims and families affected by the tragic bus collision at Westboro station on Friday afternoon. Mes pensées vont à tous affectés par la tragédie entourant l'autobus. This weekend has been difficult for everyone, and there will be...
Seasonal winter parking restrictions coming soon to Wildpine Court
Residents on Wildpine Court received a letter in the mailboxes on Saturday about new seasonal winter parking restrictions. Dear Wildpine Residents, Over the past few weeks my team has heard your concerns about the ongoing issues due to construction work on your...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo service problems
CTV Ottawa asked me to comment today on ongoing transit service issues for a story that they are working on about late and cancelled buses this week. My message: OC Transpo is very aware of the issues and councillors are very aware of the issues. I've been receiving...
JAN 12: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller
Please drop by and say hello at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (1500 Shea Road) for my next Councillor Chat on Saturday, January 12 from 9:30am-10:30am. Come pull up a chair, say hello, ask a question, share your feedback in an informal setting. Ma prochaine...
Upcoming car seat clinics in Stittsville
There are regular car seat clinics scheduled for Stittsville in the next few weeks, including January 16 & 30 at Fire Station 81 (1641 Stittsville Main). The clinics are part of the BestFit Car Seat Program organized by the Ottawa Safety Council. It's a...
INFORMATION SESSION: West End Pump Station Decommissioning (January 15)
UPDATE (FEBRUARY 06): The new gravity sewer replacing the sanitary sewage pump at 25 Joseph Circle will run underneath a residential backyard. As a result, the City had to buy an easement over the sewer, triggering a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. A...
Where to skate in Stittsville, indoors and outdoors (2019)
Skating is a great way to stay active during the winter months, and there are plenty of places in and around Stittsville to lace 'em up and get some practice. INDOORS: Stittsville has two indoor public skating facilities: Goulbourn Recreation Complex (1500 Shea Rd)...
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...
