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4829 Abbott Street East: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application
UPDATE: These applications have been approved by City staff through delegated authority. La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application for the property located at 4829 Abbott Street East, located...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / August 30, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m on Stittsville Main Street at the Stittsville Muslim Association community building. https://youtu.be/ZMSRgBws7VU This week’s updates: Supporting the Stittsville Muslim Association after an incident of hateful vandalism Support for...
Staff recommend demolition of Flewellyn-Jones House on Fernbank Road
UPDATE: This application was approved by City Council on September 24, 2025. La version française suit (Photo: Flewellyn-Jones House, November 2013. Photo by Glen Gower.)/(Photo : Maison Flewellyn-Jones, novembre 2013. Photo de Glen Gower.) In a report to the Built...
UPDATE: Zoning for 1174 Carp at committee on September 3, 2025
UPDATE: City Council approved this application on September 10, 2025. La version française suit The Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1174 Carp Road is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on September 3, 2025. The staff report was published...
Statement regarding hateful vandalism at the Stittsville Muslim Association
La version française suit Statement from Councillor Glen Gower. I am deeply saddened that the Stittsville Muslim Association (SMA) property on Stittsville Main Street was vandalized with hateful graffiti earlier this week. I have had the chance to speak with the SMA...
Council approves development near St. Laurent Station
La version française suit City Council has approved changes that will allow six new towers and a new public park to be built near St. Laurent Station. The plan includes two groups of high-rise buildings with a total of about 1,770 residential units. These will be...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 28, 2025
Statement regarding City employees returning to office five days a week
La version française suit Statement from Councillor Glen Gower. The City of Ottawa announced today that employees will be required to work 5 days per week in the office, starting January 1. (About 85% of employees are already working entirely in-office, and the...
Labour Day schedule changes
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / August 23, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m in front of École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II, where they’re getting set for students to return on Tuesday https://youtu.be/nHdLvZPH5eA This week’s updates: Capital Pride week Robert Grant Avenue update Back to school / la rentrée...
UPDATE: Robert Grant Avenue extension construction (August 2025)
La version française suit Here's the latest update on construction of Robert Grant Avenue, between Abbott and Hazeldean, as of late August 2025. Work has been progressing well this summer. Paving and concrete work at Robert Grant and Abbott has wrapped up, which means...
Carp Road construction update
La version française suit Starting the week of August 25, a field crew will start borehole drilling for soil investigations at selected locations along Carp Road and Hazeldean. This is another step marking progress on the upgrade of Carp Road to include two lanes in...
5618 Hazeldean Road (Abbott’s Run): Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City has received a Site Plan Control application to construct a Planned Unit Development (PUD) within the new Abbott’s Run subdivision. The site, known as Block 13 in Phase 2 of the subdivision, is currently vacant and is located at the...
Idylea Linear Park: Proposed pathway design
La version française suit The City is seeking your input regarding the proposed design for the Idylea Linear Park recreational pathway located along the western edge of the Idylea Community. The linear park was recently increased in width from 6 metres to 12 metres to...
Have your say on the future of skateboard parks
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is updating its 2012 Interim Skateboard Strategy and wants to hear from you! As skateboarding and roller sports continue to grow in popularity, the City is planning for the next generation of skateboard parks—spaces that...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 20, 2025
UPDATE: Second edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer’s Guide
La version française suit We've published the second edition of the Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer's Guide. This 32-page booklet is designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and months in our community. It includes updated...
OC Transpo fall service begins Sunday, August 24
La version française suit OC Transpo’s fall service begins Sunday, August 24. This fall’s service includes seasonal service changes and the return of school service, a new route providing service to Ottawa International Airport, additional bus service adjustments, and...
Davidson Stormwater Facility maintenance starts September 2
La version française suit As part of the City’s assumption process, the developer of the Davidson stormwater pond is responsible for removing accumulated sediment within the forebay of the pond. (The Davidson pond is located south of Aridus Crescent and is...
PHOTOS: 2025 Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony in Stittsville
La version française suit Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Annual Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony at Village Square Park in Stittsville. Our guest speaker and honourary flag raiser was Councillor Ariel Troster, Council Liaison for Women, Gender Equity...
