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OC Transpo winter service begins Sunday, December 22

La version française suit OC Transpo’s winter service begins Sunday, December 22. This winter, changes include bus service adjustments to get ready for the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4 on January 6, special holiday service, and changes to fares. New winter...

A list of doctors and clinics in and around 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...

NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s plan to improve bus reliability

La version française suit Every cancelled or late bus has an impact on Ottawa residents. Missed appointments, late for school or work, and a longer commute. OC Transpo’s target (and the industry standard) for daily cancellations is no more than 0.5% of trips cancelled...

NOTEBOOK: 20 points about Ottawa’s 2025 Transit Budget

(A version of this post was originally published in my Substack newsletter.) City Council passed the 2025 City Budget on Wednesday. Some notes and numbers: Ottawa’s transit budget is up 11% this year, with no cuts to service. Total transit budget is at $856-million....

Stay Safe This Winter Season: Ice, Trail, and Winter Activity Safety Tips

With winter in full swing, the Ottawa Police Service reminds residents to exercise caution during seasonal activities and follow essential precautions to stay safe. Ice Safety Ottawa’s waterways are beautiful but unpredictable, especially during the winter months....

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / December 14, 2024

Good morning! Today I'm on Cypress Gardens in front of the Turcotte Family Christmas fundraiser for CHEO. It's a great annual tradition in Stittsville and it'll be lit up every night til the end of the month. https://youtu.be/m5shSpxaBig Also available as a podcast on...

DECEMBER 21: Holiday Skate / Patinage de fêtes

La version française suit Originally published December 2, 2024 Come join me and my team for a free holiday skate with hot chocolate provided by the Stittsville Tim Hortons. We will also be accepting non perishable items for the Stittsville Food Bank. They can always...

UPDATE: Sweetnam Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Calming (NTC) Study

La version française suit An update on the Sweetnam Drive Traffic Calming Study project including the final recommended traffic calming plan has been posted on the City’s project webpage. The next step in the process is to complete the final project approvals and then...

O-Train Line 1 service adjustment on December 14 for Stage 2 testing

La version française suit O-Train Line 1 service will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations all day on Saturday, December 14. Line 1 service will resume at approximately 8 am, for the start of the service day on Sunday, December 15. During the temporary...

Council approves 2025 City Budget

La version française suit Council has approved the City’s budget for 2025, which aims to build a city that’s safe, fair and affordable for all. Budget 2025 continues to invest in the more than 100 services that keep Ottawa running. It includes $54.2 million in savings...

December 14: 40th Annual OC Transpo/ Loblaw Holiday Food Drive

OC Transpo is holding its 40th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, December 14, from 10 am to 5 pm at participating Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Your Independent Grocer and No Frills stores across Ottawa. Since 2019, there has been a 90 per...

Take the Stittsville Winter Trail Network survey

La version française suit (Photo: Winter along the Trans Canada Trail, looking west from Stittsville Main Street, January 2023.) Walking, biking, skiing in a winter wonderland. This scene is what a group of community volunteers hope to create in Stittsville. They have...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / December 7, 2024

Good morning! This week I’m on Bert G. Argue Drive, one of the “must-see” streets in Stittsville for Christmas decorations. https://youtu.be/mqkFo2FF76g Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app &...

DECEMBER 7: Stittsville Village Association Parade of Lights 2024

The Stittsville Parade of Lights takes place December 7, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm and running along Stittsville Main Street from Brown’s YIG to Carleton Cathcart Street. Please note: Stittsville Main Street will close to traffic at 5:45 pm. The SVA’s annual Parade...

O-Train Lines 2 and 4 open for weekday service on Monday, January 6

La version française suit The City of Ottawa will open O-Train Lines 2 and 4 for weekday passenger service starting on Monday, January 6. Construction of the project was jointly funded by the Government of Canada, Province of Ontario and City of Ottawa. Lines 2 and 4...

Residential Boulevard Gardening Survey

La version française suit In 2023, the City updated the Use and Care of Roads By-law to allow residents the opportunity to undertake a residential gardening project, including a naturalized garden, within the City-owned boulevard abutting their property. Following...

Ottawa Public Health encourages families to update immunization records

La version française suit To attend school in Ontario, students need to be immunized (vaccinated) against nine vaccine-preventable diseases, including diphtheria, measles, meningococcal diseases, mumps, pertussis, polio, rubella, tetanus, and varicella (required for...