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NOTEBOOK: Youth ride free on OC Transpo this summer
La version française suit In July and August, Ottawa youth ages 11-18 will be able to ride OC Transpo free of charge. This new program was approved by City Council back in December during our annual budget process but I feel like it’s still under the radar for many...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 20, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park, ahead of our Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival happening from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 130 participants: performers, exhibitors, food vendors, community services, and lots more. See you there! This week’s...
June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
Originally published February 8, 2026 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,...
Audit Committee discusses City’s bus service planning and scheduling practices
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today to receive and discuss reports including an audit examining how OC Transpo plans the routes and schedules for its bus service. The audit by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) makes 10...
RECAP: Stittsville North (W2) Future Neighbourhood open house #2
La version française suit Staff held a second open house for the future neighbourhood known as Stittsville North (W2) on May 26. This future neighbourhood is located immediately west of Timbermere, and north of Hazeldean Road. The project team provided residents with...
UPDATE: Carp Road Widening project
La version française suit Photo: Display board from the November 2025 meeting about the updated Carp Road design. The Carp Road Widening project includes new lanes from Hazeldean to the 417, along with sidewalks, pathways, intersection upgrades, plus the installation...
Water service advisory for Hesse Crescent on Friday, June 19
La version française suit Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on Hesse Crescent, residents may experience interruptions in water service. Work is planned for Friday, June 19 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The map above shows the properties that may be affected. This...
Finding a primary care (doctors, clinics) in Stittsville
La version française suit (originally published September 2021) We're hearing from a lot of Stittsville residents who are having difficulty finding primary care. Local doctors accepting new patients are few-and-far between, and many clinics in the west end have...
New rules will strengthen drainage, grading for smaller housing projects
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved changes to the City’s Building By-law that would make sure drainage and stormwater are properly managed before building permits are approved. New smaller residential developments are now...
UPDATE: Here’s what was (likely) causing the overnight noise in Stittsville
La version française suit We’ve received many inquiries from residents about overnight noise in the northern part of Stittsville, north of Hazeldean Road and the Carp Road area. It was a bit of a mystery: there is no overnight construction work underway, or any noise...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 17, 2026
New grant program will help Ottawa communities prepare for extreme weather
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee and the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new three-year pilot Extreme Weather Preparedness Grant Program to help communities prepare for extreme weather...
Level Zero time drops sharply, improving paramedic availability
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received the 2025 annual report from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, highlighting a major drop in time at Level Zero, meaning paramedics are available to respond to emergencies...
Spraying for Wild Parsnip begins June 15
La version française suit Operations for this year’s Wild Parsnip Strategy will begin on June 15 and last approximately one week. A second round will occur in August. To minimize disturbance to our parks, only locations deemed to have a moderate to high level of...
PHOTOS: Roger Griffiths Avenue naming ceremony
La version française suit On Saturday morning we officially unveiled the street signs for "Roger Griffiths Avenue" in the Mapleton neighbourhood in Stittsville. We held a short ceremony at Maize Park, followed by a procession to the new street led by bagpiper Jordan...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 13, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Maize Park, ahead of the Roger Griffiths Avenue Naming Ceremony happening at 11:00 a.m. Richcraft is also hosting a bbq for residents in the Mapleton neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Events today: Lions Community BBQ, Mosaic Harmony...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Overnight road closure on Stittsville Main, June 7-16
Originally published May 31, 2026 La version française suit UPDATE (June 12): The overnight construction work on Stittsville Main Street (between Abbott and Orville) has been completed earlier than anticipated. No additional closures are required this week. There are...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on June 11, 2026
La version française suit Employee Recognition Month We started the meeting by recognizing and thanking the entire OC Transpo team for their commitment, service, and continued dedication to keeping Ottawa moving, as we celebrate Employee Recognition Month in June....
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands launch Turtle Conservation Program
La version française suit PHOTO: Display models of Ontario’s eight native freshwater turtle species, left to righ: the Snapping, Painted, Northern Map, Eastern Musk, Blanding’s, Wood, Spotted, and Spiny Softshell Turtles. Photo by Bob Halberstadt The Friends of...
Council approves City joining federal clean-fuel program
La version française suit Council today approved City participation in the federal Clean Fuel Regulations Program. The program allows municipalities to generate and sell credits for supplying verified clean energy that replaces fossil fuels in transportation. The City...
