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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 14, 2026
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘 This morning I’m visiting the outdoor skating rink at Joe Lewis Park in Potter’s Key. https://youtu.be/R7WlPgoQGf0 This week’s updates: Remembering Marion Gullock Claridge applies for an urban boundary expansion west of Stittsville 2...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on February 12, 2026
La version française suit This week, Transit Committee received an update on O-Train Line 1 and work to stabilize bus service delivery, regular key performance indicators, and several updates about community initiatives and upcoming projects. O-Train Line 1 update...
Urban boundary expansion proposal: 6435 Fernbank Road and 6437 Flewellyn Road
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received an application from Claridge Homes to amend the Official Plan to expand the Urban Boundary by including 6437 Flewellyn Road and 6435 Fernbank Road. The proposed expansion, known as the Stittsville West Urban...
Council approves advancing new paramedic facility
La version française suit Council approved initiating a public‑private partnership (P3) procurement process to build a new Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility to support growth and meet evolving service demands. The current headquarters was built in 2005...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 11, 2026
2 Pretty Street: Request for proposals
La version française suit The City has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select not-for-profit housing providers to develop rental housing on three City-owned properties: 2 Pretty Street, 185 Hawthorne Avenue and 2548 Cléroux Crescent. This RFP is part of the...
Speaker Series: Ottawa Public Health – Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
La version française suit Thursday, March 26 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CARDELREC–Goulbourn (1500 Shea Road) Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI), highlighting local initiatives and work...
June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
La version française suit Join us for the fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main). ...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 7, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m visiting the skating rink at Fringewood Park. Thanks to volunteers in Fringewood and across our community for your help to keep our rinks in great shape this winter! https://youtu.be/NHSw_oIfpzo This week’s updates: Family Day Skate at...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 4, 2026
Committee backs active transportation bridge for Preston Street extension
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved amending the City’s Official Plan (OP), modifying the planned future extension of Preston Street to the north. Instead of extending Preston Street as an arterial roadway, the City would build...
FEBRUARY 16: Free family skate at CARDELREC
La version française suit *REGISTRATION FULL Come join Councillor Gower for a FREE skate on Family Day at CARDELREC! Monday, February 16, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road), Arena A (Katie Xu and Jack Fan Rink) Advance registration is required....
Committee endorses next steps for new paramedic facility
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved advancing a public‑private partnership (P3) procurement process to build a new Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility that will support growth and evolving service...
NOTEBOOK: My comments to staff on the Hazeldean-Savage development
La version française suit Last week was the official deadline for comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed development at Hazeldean and Savage. Here are the comments that I provided to City staff. Resident parking A total of 148 resident...
Be a hydrant hero this winter!
(information via Ottawa By-Law, originally published February 17, 2020) La version française suit In an emergency every second counts – and when a fire hydrant is covered in snow, crews lose precious time trying to dig it out. If a fire hydrant is located on your...
February 2026: 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...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 31, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Rouncey Park (Rouncey Road at Groningen), checking out the skating rink. This cold weather has been great for outdoor skating rinks in Stittsville. Thanks to volunteers for all your hard work in chilly temperatures....
A reminder for people who walk their dogs in Shea Woods
La version française suit Many humans and their dogs enjoy walking and running in Shea Woods. The City of Ottawa has acquired 12.5 acres of the cedar forest to preserve as a permanent off-leash dog park. The nearby church parking lot is private property, and is owned...
1770 and 1820 Shea Road: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 1770 and 1820 Shea Road, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Shea Road and Flewellyn Road. The proposal from Caivan is for a...
Council approves landmark new Zoning By-law to enable housing and economic development
La version française suit Council approved a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa – the most housing-friendly Zoning By-law in the City’s history. The new Zoning By-law enacts the policies of the Official Plan that Council approved in 2021. Once in force, the new Zoning...
