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Finance and Corporate Services Committee approves its portion of Draft Budget 2025
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, which outlines key investments in City governance, Office of the City Clerk, City Manager’s Office, Rail Construction, Information Technology Services,...
December 2024 multicultural & human rights calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...
PHOTOS: Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony
La version française suit Left to right: Bob Mills (organizer), Justin Phillips (inductee), Matt Bradley (inductee), Bob Bent (sponsor), Jack Fan (inductee), Allan Ryan (organizer), Erica Wiebe (inductee), Glen Gower (councillor). Photos by Barry Gray Past and present...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 30, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m in front of St. Thomas Church (Stittsville Main at Carleton Cathcart) where they’re holding the Snowflake Bazaar and Luncheon. https://youtu.be/jgdQg4iC_gY Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen"...
Light Rail Sub-Committee receives updates on O-Train extensions
La version française suit The Light Rail Sub-Committee today received a progress update on the Stage 2 O-Train extensions to the south, east, and west ends of the city. The Sub-Committee heard that the Stage 2 O-Train extensions have reached several key milestones...
Festive RIDE 2024: Drive sober this holiday season
La version française suit This holiday season, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be conducting RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs and is reminding drivers to celebrate responsibly and keep our roads safe. The OPS’ municipal and policing partners,...
Committee approves investments in transportation infrastructure and efforts to build climate resiliency
La version française suit The Transportation Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, which calls for a capital investment of $480.2 million to renew and grow transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, pathways, culverts, vehicles...
Vehicle idling times changing to improve air quality
La version française suit Starting in 2025, the maximum idling times for vehicles in Ottawa are changing to help make Ottawa’s air cleaner. Idling times for vehicles on public and private property are set in the City’s Idling Control By-law. Earlier this fall, City...
NOTEBOOK: Improving access to primary care in Stittsville
La version française suit UPDATE: City Council approved this motion unanimously on December 11, 2024. We'll be organizing an info meeting about this project in early 2025, stay tuned for details! Today I introduced a Notice of Motion at City Council about bringing a...
O-Train Line 1 service adjustment on December 1 for Stage 2 testing
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 service will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations on Sunday, December 1 from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Full Line 1 service will resume at 12:30 pm. During the temporary closure, R1 replacement bus service will run from...
Committee approves draft budget for community and social services, recreation, culture and parks
La version française suit The Community Services Committee approved its portions of Draft Budget 2025, which represents a $1.5-billion total operating budget and capital investments totaling $159.6 million. This budget invests in housing options for all residents and...
The final phase of the three-item garbage limit starts in December
La version française suit The final phase of the graduated approach to the three-item garbage limit will begin on Monday, December 2. This means, any garbage above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. Items above the limit that...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 27, 2024
NOTEBOOK: The 2025 Draft Budget for OC Transpo
La version française suivra Where to begin with breaking down the 2025 Draft Budget for OC Transpo? Our Transit Commission spent over eight hours on Monday hearing delegations, asking questions, and discussing the numbers. Some of the budget recommendations stem from...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on November 25, 2024
La version française suivra Here’s a recap of what we heard during our regular OC Transpo operational update at Transit Commission this week. (I've posted a separate recap of the budget portion here.) Para Transpo Talk OC Transpo held its first Para Transpo Talk...
UPDATE: 1919 Maple Grove Road at Planning and Housing Committee on December 4, 2024
La version française suivra UPDATE: Planning and Housing Committee has approved this application. It will now rise to City Council on December 11, 2024 for final approval. The Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1919 Maple Grove Road is on the agenda for the...
UPDATE: 121 Brae Crescent at Planning and Housing Committee on December 4, 2024
La version française suivra UPDATE: Planning and Housing Committee has approved this application. It will now rise to City Council on December 11, 2024 for final approval. The Zoning By-law Amendment application for 121 Brae Crescent is on the agenda for the December...
UPDATE: Proposed ward boundary changes revised
La version française suivra Finance and Corporate Services Committee will consider a proposed ward boundary change for Stittsville on December 3, 2024. Thanks to feedback residents, the proposed change has been revised to keep the rural properties west of Poplarwood...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 23, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m in front of the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, where they’re celebrating its 50th anniversary today! Special events throughout the day - face painting, button making, games. Some speeches, cake and beverages at 2:00pm, and a...
NOTEBOOK: Investments for Stittsville in the 2025 budget
La version française suivra Ottawa's 2025 Draft Budget is complex. With well over 100 service areas and nearly $5-billion in proposed operating expenses, the budget book is hundreds of pages deep. Throughout November and December, city committees are reviewing each...
