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Committee receives follow-up report of Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment proposal
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met to review a follow-up report of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment proposal. The report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is a follow-up to the 2024 Agile Audit of the Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 5, 2025
Changes coming to automated speed enforcement
La version française suit The use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras has been repealed by the Province of Ontario under Bill 56 – Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025. The change will take effect November 14, 2025. Automated speed enforcement...
The law is changing for carbon monoxide alarms
La version française suit As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require increased carbon monoxide (CO) alarm detection in residential occupancies and care occupancies. CO is a silent killer: it’s colourless, odourless, tasteless and can be...
Blue and black bin collection changes coming January 1
La version française suit Changes are coming to how blue and black bins are collected across the province. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, responsibility for collecting and processing recycling across Ontario will transfer to producers of paper and...
Committee approves property tax relief for 16 affordable housing properties
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee designated 16 properties as municipal capital housing facilities, making eligible affordable housing units exempt from municipal property taxes. In July 2024, Council updated the definition of...
NOTEBOOK: Council gets set to vote on Lansdowne 2.0 (Part 2)
La version française suit City Council will be making a decision on Friday, November 7 on the future of Lansdowne Park. At committee last week, we heard from nearly 90 delegations, we asked questions to city staff, and we debated the pros and cons of the plan in front...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Cope and Dagenham water main and catch basins
La version française suit A contractor will be installing catch basins and a water main connection next to the new CEPEO french elementary school at Cope and Dagenham, starting November 6. The work will take place on Cope between Finsbury and Dagenham, and on Dagenham...
November 2025: Multicultural and 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...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Library Closures Please note that the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day, and Thursday, November 20 for the Annual OPL Employee Forum. Library Programs at the Stittsville Branch Please check out these upcoming programs...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 1, 2025
Good morning from along the Trans Canada Trail in Stittsville. https://youtu.be/ebhe5CbpXPU This week’s updates: Stittsville Legion Poppy Campaign Hazardous Waste Depot today on Westbrook Drive (off Carp) Pumpkin Parade tonight at Village Square Park Ottawa...
NOVEMBER 1: Household hazardous waste drop-off at Westbrook Snow Dump
Originally published October 26, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event: Saturday, November 1 Westbrook Snow Dump Facility 200 Westbrook Road 8 am to 4 pm You don't have to wait! Residents are always...
Committee approves Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment plan
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment and construction plan that includes a new event centre, new north side stands and a new retail podium and residential component for the site. The plan is the...
NOTEBOOK: Council gets set to vote on Lansdowne 2.0 (Part 1)
La version française suit City Council will be making a decision next week (Friday, November 7) on the future of Lansdowne Park. This week at committee, we're hearing from nearly 90 delegations, asking questions to city staff, and debating the pros and cons of the...
Additional public exposure locations for measles
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating two additional confirmed measles infections involving Ottawa residents. These new infections are linked to previously reported individuals who tested positive for measles. Where contact information...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Rouncey sidewalk upgrades
The City of Ottawa will be improving sidewalk safety and accessibility on Rouncey Road, at the intersections of Tapadero and Westphalian. Construction is expected to begin in November and be completed by the end of December 2025, contingent of the weather. The work...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 30, 2025
Maintenance near the Granite Ridge stormwater pond
Starting the week of November 3, tree removal and pruning will take place near the Granite Ridge Pond and on the other side of Iber along the downstream channel. This work is required in preparation for a stormwater pond cleanout project scheduled for summer 2026. The...
A new strategy to anchor the Ottawa-Gatineau Region as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub
La version française suit The Ottawa-Gatineau Region is taking bold steps to position itself as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub, mobilizing government, industry and academia to strengthen national security and grow the local economy. At an event today at City Hall,...
Committee moves to merge transitional housing initiatives with ongoing housing and homelessness work
La version française suit The Community Services Committee today approved closing out the City’s Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy (ITHS) and address long-term initiatives through the refreshed 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, which will be presented to...
