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Victoria Day schedule changes (2025)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 19. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Things you need to know about boulevard gardens
La version française suit If you walk through a residential neighbourhood and see flowers or planter boxes near the road, then you are probably looking at a boulevard garden. Residents are allowed to plant and maintain a garden in the City-owned boulevard next to...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 14, 2025
NOTEBOOK: Provincial de-regulation puts wetlands at risk
La version française suit I used to tell residents, with a very high level of confidence, that a wetland designated as “Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW)” in Ontario offers a very high level of protection. That's no longer true, with new legislation passed by...
Stay informed during emergencies with Ottawa Alert
Originally published May 5, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service can now send emergency information directly to your personal devices with Ottawa Alert. In an emergency, guidance and recovery information will be sent through...
Announcing the 2025 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant recipients
Originally published April 29, 2025 https://youtu.be/F-WgZwWfH3k We received 29 excellent community-building applications for 2025 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program. It was a tough decision for the selection committee, and we thank everyone who submitted an...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 10, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Crossway Terrace Park in the Connections neighbourhood in the north part of Stittsville. This week’s updates: Crossway Park concept design for a new playground Reminder about motorbikes in parks and on trails/pathways Call 3-1-1 to report...
UPDATE: 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (Stittsville South W-4): Official Plan Amendment
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a second submission for an Official Plan Amendment application for 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (known as Stittsville South W-4) to lift the “Future Neighbourhood Overlay” and allow for...
1518 Stittsville Main Street at Built Heritage Committee on May 13
La version française suit In a report to the Built Heritage Committee, City staff are recommending that the by-law designating 1518 Stittsville Main Street to be of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be repealed because the historic...
Meet me on Stittsville Main Street: A recap of this year’s Jane’s Walk
La version française suit Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 edition of Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. The walk was one of dozens of free, citizen-led walking tours during Jane’s Walk Ottawa, which itself is part of a worldwide movement of...
Crossway Terrace Park (Connections Community): New playground concept design
La version française suit The City is looking for your feedback on the design concept of a new play area in Crossway Terrace Park located in the Connections community. The park is located fronting Crossway Terrace with access from both Allied Mews and Curaglass Walk....
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Temporary lane closures on Abbott, east of Robert Grant
La version française suit Minto is completing curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping along Abbott Street East in front of the Abbott's Run neighbourhood. Throughout May and into early June, there will be temporary partial lane closures to ensure safe working conditions. A...
Committee moves to encourage more new affordable rentals
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved delegating authority to staff to negotiate and enter into affordable rental unit agreements on behalf of the City. When new rental developments propose to offer units at affordable rents, the...
1412 Stittsville Main Street: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application for the property at 1412 Stittsville Main Street, located on west side of Stittsville Main Street between Warner Colpitts Lane and Mulkin Street. The...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 7, 2025
DEEP DIVE: Recommended transportation projects for Stittsville
Originally published April 10, 2025 La version française suit On April 1 City staff released the draft list of recommended transit and road projects for the Transportation Master Plan. There are several much-needed projects to accommodate growth in Stittsville, and...
Committee receives update on City’s accessibility plans
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today received an update on the City’s provincial and federal accessibility plans and its commitment to ensuring the accessibility of all programs, services, goods and facilities. The City...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 3, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m on Stittsville Main Street, ahead of today’s Jane’s Walk. There are free walking tours across the city this weekend as part of the Jane’s Walk Ottawa festival. This week’s updates: OC Transpo New Ways to Bus + free service this weekend Notes on...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Sidewalk closure on Bobolink and Robert Grant
La version française suit There are temporary sidewalk closures planned for May 12-22 near the new apartment development at the corner of Bobolink and Robert Grant. Part 1: The sidewalk in front of the project site on the east side of Robert Grant Avenue, between...
DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 6)
La version française suit Part 6: New zoning language and definitions I mentioned in Part 1 of this series that Ottawa’s current Zoning By-law is a hodgepodge of rules combined from older zoning by-laws, dating back more than fifty years. It’s one of the most...
