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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: January 8, 2025
UPDATE: 37 Wildpine at Planning and Housing Committee on January 15, 2025
UPDATE: City Council approved this application on January 22, 2025. La version française suit The Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 37 Wildpine Court is on the agenda for the January 15, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee. The site is located at...
Complete your Vacant Unit Tax declaration before March 20
Homeowners are reminded to complete their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration for each residential property they own before the March 20 deadline. A $250 late fee will be applied to declarations submitted after the deadline. To complete the declaration,...
ALL ABOARD! LRT Line 2/4 weekday service starts Monday
La version française suit Weekday service on LRT Lines 2 and 4 launches on Monday, January 6, 2024, serving Carleton University, the Ottawa Airport, Little Italy, South Keys, Riverside South, and more. For now they'll run Monday-Friday, 6am-12pm, and service will...
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Councillor Assistant
La version française suit Make a difference in your community! We’re looking for an individual to join our team as a Councillor Assistant in our Stittsville office starting in February 2025. This is a full-time position, focused on problem solving and community...
Q&A: Automated Speed Enforcement (photo radar) in Stittsville
La version française suit Stittsville now has three Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras, also known as photo radar devices. Here's more information about where they are, and how they work. Remember, there is a very simple way to avoid getting a ticket: just...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (January 2025)
NOTE: This post is out of date. The latest update on Stittsville development files is available here... (Photo: Blackstone Village under construction in January 2025, at 360 Bobolink near Robert Grant Avenue.) Stittsville and Kanata continue to be the fastest growing...
January 2025 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...
Happy Holidays • Joyeuses Fêtes
(Bob, Juliana, Catherine, Kera, Amélie, Councillor Glen. Not pictured: Aline.) Happy Holidays • Joyeuses Fêtes Merry Christmas • Joyeux Noël Happy Hanukkah • Joyeux Hanoucca Joyous Kwanzaa • Joyeux Kwanzaa As we reach the end of 2024, our team would like to wish you...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / December 21, 2024
Good morning! My last update of the year comes from this great display of snowmen (snowpeople?) on Beechfern Drive in the Wyldewood neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/4h5i0BfFEbU Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on...
Holiday Season Schedule Changes 2024
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
City offers “Play Free Saturdays” for kids and youth in 2025
La version française suit Children and youth, age 17 and under, can take part in free drop-in swimming, skating and gym sports at City recreation facilities every Saturday in 2025. These free drop-in programs on Saturdays continue to allow children and youth to...
MEMO: Service delays affecting Para Transpo customers
La version française suit Memo from OC Transpo staff about Para Transpo Fleet Availability The purpose of this memo is to inform the Mayor and Members of Council regarding service delays affecting Para Transpo customers due to higher-than-normal fleet maintenance...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: December 18, 2024
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...
