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UPDATE: Snow clearing in Stittsville
La version française suit I’ve been in daily contact with the Public Works team to monitor progress in clearing the massive amount of snow. These past few days have been challenging to say the least. And I agree with residents that it has taken too long to clear...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 20, 2025
Committee moves to permit new food bank space, residential care facility
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a six-storey building on Arrowsmith Drive, with space for a community food bank. The Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard (GEFC) has space within...
FEBRUARY 18: Traffic safety meeting for Amberwood residents
Originally published January 30, 2025 La version française suit We're hosting an information meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm to discuss proposed temporary traffic calming measures on Springbrook Drive in Amberwood. In response to resident concerns...
Committee moves to help residents protect their homes from flooding
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved updates to the Residential Protective Plumbing Program and By-law to help residents protect their properties from flooding and prepare for extreme weather events. This program...
FEBRUARY 17: Family Funday at CARDELREC
Originally published February 8, 2025 La version française suit Family Day fun! From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., come to CARDELREC Recreation Complex (1500 Shea Rd) and enjoy free skating, swimming, an open gym, fitness classes, cookie decorating, a kinder gym, a magic...
Winter Operations Update – Saturday, February 15 – Afternoon
La version française suit An update from the City of Ottawa Public Works Department The Roads and Parking Services team has been closely monitoring the forecast and bracing for the impact of a second major winter event headed toward Ottawa this afternoon. The team has...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 15, 2025
Good morning! This week I’m at the rink at Mary Durling Park in the Cypress Gardens neighbourhood, on Brae Street. Thanks again to all of the volunteers who take care of our outdoor rinks! This week’s updates: Snow! A reminder to dig out hydrants Police look for...
Family Day schedule changes (2025)
Originally published February 11, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 17. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1...
Draft Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy released
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has released its Draft 2025 Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball Strategy, designed to address the increasing popularity of pickleball and the continued use of tennis courts. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on February 13, 2025
La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee this week. O-Train Lines 2 and 4 O-Train Lines 2 and 4 launched with weekday service on Monday, January 6, and expanded to six-day service on January 25. In the first four weeks of...
What to do if a dog bite or attack occurs
By-law Enforcement Officers investigate well over 500 reports of dog bites and attacks on an annual basis. Most dog bites and attacks can be avoided by practicing responsible dog ownership. This includes putting dogs on a leash and always keeping them under control....
Investigators seeking witnesses to serious collision on Carp Road
Investigators in the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on February 13th, involving two vehicles on Carp Road near Rothbourne Road. At approximately 3:20pm officers were called the area of Carp Road North of...
Special advisory: Update on winter weather parking ban
The first of two planned winter weather parking bans for this significant weather event will end at 7 pm today, Thursday, February 13. A reminder to all residents the second daytime winter weather parking ban will be in effect tomorrow, Friday, February 14, from 10 am...
Council receives update on Lansdowne financials and operations
La version française suit Council received the 2024 Lansdowne annual report. The partnership between the City and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) saw improved revenues of $59.5 million in 2024, a four-per-cent increase over the previous year, with a...
Significant Weather Event declared
La version française suit Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather from Wednesday, February 12 until Thursday, February 13. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. The Roads and Parking Services team will be out maintaining...
Severe Storm Schedule for buses in effect beginning February 13
La version française suit OC Transpo is implementing a Severe Storm Schedule for buses beginning Thursday, February 13, due to the current severe winter storm forecast for Ottawa. The Severe Storm Schedule does not apply to O-Train service, which will run on a normal...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 12, 2025
New data gives insight into homelessness in Ottawa
La version française suit Kale Brown, Director of Housing & Homelessness Services with the City of Ottawa, delivers opening remarks at the release of the survey data. (Photo credit: City of Ottawa) New data collected by the City of Ottawa and its partners shows...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 8, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the skating rink at Lee Boltwood Park in Abbottsville Crossing. Thanks to all of the community volunteers who help to keep this rink in top shape all winter long. This week’s updates: Coldest Night of the Year coming up on February 22...
