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Committee approves plan to attract more primary care providers to Ottawa
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy to help bring more family doctors and other primary care providers to Ottawa. The strategy outlines 10 actions the City could...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Here are a few upcoming activities we're hosting at the Stittsville Branch. English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en anglais Wednesday Oct 15 and Wednesday, Oct 22, 5:15pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025) Join our free English Conversation Group to...
Myths and facts about Lansdowne Park
La version française suit I've received a few emails from residents with questions and opinions about Lansdowne Park. I haven't made a decision yet on whether or not I will support the Lansdowne 2.0 project. We're waiting for a report to Committee and Council,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 11, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the corner of Hobin and Renshaw at one of Stittsville’s great Halloween houses. (Let me know about other haunted houses in Stittsville – send me an email at glen.gower@ottawa.ca!) https://youtu.be/9cN7gVvg6rc This week's updates: Peak...
NOTEBOOK: Why are we being so friendly to housing?
La version française suit This week City Council received the Housing Innovation Task Force report and approved a series of measures to help deal with Ottawa’s housing crisis. The approved measures include things like: Streamlining rules and processes to make...
Extended collection hours during peak leaf and yard waste season
La version française suit Peak leaf and yard season is almost here. What does this mean? Starting on Tuesday, October 14 waste collection operators have until 8 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste at the curb. The peak season typically lasts for...
PHOTOS: Robert Grant Avenue Pre-Opening
La version française suit What a great day on Robert Grant Avenue last Saturday for our special "pre-opening" activities. In the morning, nearly 200 hockey players took part in a ball hockey tournament and fundraiser organized by the Stittsville Minor Hockey...
560 Hazeldean: Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision application for the property located at 560 Hazeldean Road, located on the south side of Hazeldean Road, approximately halfway between Terry Fox Road and the...
Council approves plan to address Ottawa’s housing crisis
La version française suit Council approved a new comprehensive plan to help deal with Ottawa’s housing crisis. The bold strategy approved by Council will change how the City approaches housing, removing obstacles and using all available tools to support building more...
NOTEBOOK: (Almost) a week without driving
La version française suit This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter. Lots of bike rides, a bit of transit, some walking, one taxi trip, and (gasp!) a drive at the very end of the very last day of the week. That’s what my Week Without Driving looked like....
Q&A: Truck traffic on Fernbank
Since early in 2025, we've received dozens of inquiries from residents about truck traffic on Fernbank Road, between Stittsville Main Street and Westridge Drive. Most of this truck traffic is accessing the CFT storage facility at 6591 Fernbank Road west of...
Construction info for 6171 Hazeldean
La version française suit Latitude Homes will begin tree removal for the subdivision at 6171 Hazeldean Road on October 7, 2025. The property is located on the north side of Hazeldean Road, between the water tower and the new Starbucks/Halo plaza, and immediately south...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 8, 2025
Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 13. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
RSV vaccine eligibility expanded to protect more older adults this season
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that all adults over 75, and adults over 60 at higher risk, get their RSV vaccine this fall. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like symptoms for...
PHOTOS: Official naming ceremony at Constantine Luty Park
La version française suit Family, friends, and community members joined us at Constantine Luty Park on Saturday, October 4 for a special commemorative naming ceremony. Born in 1925, Constantine (or ‘Con’ as he was known) grew up in a small Ukrainian farming community...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 4, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m on Robert Grant Avenue, ahead of our “pre-opening” event. This morning, the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association is hosting a massive ball hockey tournament on the unopened roadway. Then this afternoon from 1pm-5pm, come bike, walk, roll, or...
Bike, Walk, Roll or Run on Robert Grant Ave!
Originally published September 19, 2025 La version française suit Come bike, walk, roll, or run on Robert Grant Avenue as we celebrate the new segment of road with a special pre-opening community event! We’re giving residents a “sneak peek” of Robert Grant Avenue...
October 2025: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of various religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to strengthening human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to add to the...
Launch of RSV immunization campaign for infants and high-risk children
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH), CHEO, and local birthing hospitals – including The Ottawa Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, and Queensway Carleton Hospital – are urging parents to immunize eligible infants and high-risk children against respiratory...
