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NOTEBOOK: Results of our Budget 2026 survey
La version française suit For the last several weeks we have been asking Stittsville residents to share their feedback about the 2026 Draft Budget. We've held three pop-up activities at local grocery stores where we talked to dozens of residents on a wide variety of...
DECEMBER 7-8: Hydro Ottawa equipment replacement and planned power outage on Stittsville Main
La version française suit Hydro Ottawa will be completing work, resulting in an overnight planned power outage. On Sunday, December 7 through Monday, December 8, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact customers on Stittsville Main Street....
Celebrating the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign
La version française suit This morning we celebrated the official unveiling of the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign, in front of their community building on Stittsville Main Street. Some background: In August, after an incident of hateful graffiti on the SMA...
UPDATE: Construction is starting on the Idylea Linear Park and pathway
La version française suit Taggart is beginning construction this week on Idylea Linear Park and pathway. It's located along the western edge of the new Idylea community, and east of homes on Caribou Street, Liard Street, and John Sidney Crescent. In the final design,...
Committee moves to permit development of nearly 1,700 new homes
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved Official Plan and zoning amendments that would facilitate highrise developments with nearly 1,700 new homes. Near Dow’s Lake Station, at the gateway to Little Italy, the approved amendments...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: December 3, 2025
Finance and Corporate Services Committee approves Draft Budget 2026
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved Draft Budget 2026, which outlines key investments in City governance, Office of the City Clerk, City Manager’s Office, Rail Construction, Housing Solutions and Investment Services,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 29, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Goulbourn Recreation Complex, or as we’ve known it since 2019: CARDELREC–Goulbourn. This week we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the facility with some of the people who were instrumental in getting the facility built back in the...
Committee receives audits of Ottawa Paramedic Service and Council expenses
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today and received audits examining Ottawa Paramedic Services and Council expenses. Committee members reviewed the findings of the audits and learned about the City’s plans to address the...
DECEMBER 11: Coyote information session with Coyote Watch Canada
Originally posted November 21, 2025 La version française suit Join us for an information session with Coyote Watch Canada (CWC). During this session, attendees will learn about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions. CWC is a...
Stitt Street Park playground renewal concept designs
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is looking for your feedback on the concept design for the renewal of the Stitt Street Park, located at 19 Stitt Street. The existing play structure is at the end of its lifespan and does not meet current safety and...
6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications related to the development of two high-rise buildings at 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road. The development proposes to include 457 residential units,...
December 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...
STAVINGA: The story of Goulbourn Recreation Complex
La version française suit Janet Stavinga was the final Mayor of Goulbourn Township before amalgamation, and the first City Councillor for Stittsville in the new City of Ottawa. These are the memories that she shared at the CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary...
PHOTOS: Celebrating 25 years at CARDELREC-Goulbourn (Goulbourn Recreation Complex)
La version française suit On November 25, 2025 we marked the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, now known as CARDELREC–Goulbourn. Town Crier Daniel Richer Dit Laflêche opened the ceremony with a proclamation, as he did in 2000 for the...
Committee approves investments in transportation infrastructure and green initiatives
La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026, which calls for a capital investment of $880.7 million to renew and grow transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sidewalks,...
RECAP: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
Originally published November 14, 2025 La version française suit On November 10, our office hosted a panel discussion about how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. We've been thinking a lot about climate...
Council discusses the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre acquisition
La version française suit Council today met in camera to discuss the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre acquisition opportunity. The City will continue its participation in the competitive bidding process in relation to this acquisition opportunity. Given the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 26, 2025
Festive RIDE 2025: New approach to impaired driving
La version française suit This holiday season, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be conducting RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs and is asking drivers to keep our roads safe by celebrating responsibly. The OPS is adopting a new approach to its...
