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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 15, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the future site of Fernbank District Park, along Lift Lane / Clintonia Street. https://youtu.be/MoZFhGvavlA This week’s updates: Maplewood Secondary School official opening Thanks to the Legion for the Remembrance Day ceremony Recap of “Are...
November 19: Anti-fraud presentation by OPP
Originally published on October 24, 2025 La version française suit In collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police, our office is hosting a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention on November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St....
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Huntmar Drive between Maple Grove and Palladium
La version française suit 🚧 Huntmar Road northbound will be closed from Maple Grove Road to Palladium Drive from November 16-26 for road repair work to widen the eastern paved shoulder. ✅ The southbound lane will stay open for vehicles. 🔀 OC Transpo & traffic...
Share your feedback and priorities for the 2026 City Budget
Originally published October 26, 2025 La version française suit The 2026 City of Ottawa budget will be tabled at City Council on November 12, kicking off consultation and committee meetings leading up to the final adoption on December 10. Over the next few weeks we...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 13, 2025
Draft Budget 2026 invests in a safe, reliable and affordable city for everyone
La version française suit Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026, which was tabled today at City Council, invests in the services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city. Draft Budget 2026 proposes a $5.2...
Council approves strategy to address top climate risks
La version française suit Council approves strategy to address top climate risks Council approved Climate Ready Ottawa, a new strategy to help the city prepare for the growing impacts of climate change. Projections show climate change will intensify, bringing more...
NOVEMBER 13: Carp Road construction update
Originally published October 22 La version française suit City staff will be holding a meeting on Thursday, November 13 to provide an update on the latest design and construction timeline for the Carp Road widening project. The meeting will be at Hall A at Tony Graham...
November 10: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
Originally published October 15 La version française suit (Photo: Liard Street after the 2022 derecho) We’re hosting a panel discussion on how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. How will our infrastructure...
Remembrance Day schedule changes (2025)
Originally published November 5, 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 Remembrance Day holiday on Tuesday, November 11. Client Service Centres The City’s...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 8, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Johnny Leroux Arena next to the Stittsville cenotaph. This is where the annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on November 11 at 2:00pm, organized by the Stittsville Legion. https://youtu.be/D-vGC5ExwOo This week’s updates:...
Council approves Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment plan
La version française suit Council approved the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment and construction plan, that invests in a City-owned asset. It includes a new event centre, new north side stands, a new retail space and two residential towers. The approved plan carries an...
Committee supports maintaining current urban boundary with land supply for 25 years of growth
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today recommended refusal of an Official Plan amendment application to expand the urban boundary by 72 hectares for future residential development on lands east of Highway 416 and north of O’Keefe Court. The...
Committee receives follow-up report of Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment proposal
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met to review a follow-up report of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment proposal. The report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is a follow-up to the 2024 Agile Audit of the Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 5, 2025
Changes coming to automated speed enforcement
La version française suit The use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras has been repealed by the Province of Ontario under Bill 56 – Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025. The change will take effect November 14, 2025. Automated speed enforcement...
The law is changing for carbon monoxide alarms
La version française suit As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require increased carbon monoxide (CO) alarm detection in residential occupancies and care occupancies. CO is a silent killer: it’s colourless, odourless, tasteless and can be...
Blue and black bin collection changes coming January 1
La version française suit Changes are coming to how blue and black bins are collected across the province. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, responsibility for collecting and processing recycling across Ontario will transfer to producers of paper and...
Committee approves property tax relief for 16 affordable housing properties
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee designated 16 properties as municipal capital housing facilities, making eligible affordable housing units exempt from municipal property taxes. In July 2024, Council updated the definition of...
NOTEBOOK: Council gets set to vote on Lansdowne 2.0 (Part 2)
La version française suit City Council will be making a decision on Friday, November 7 on the future of Lansdowne Park. At committee last week, we heard from nearly 90 delegations, we asked questions to city staff, and we debated the pros and cons of the plan in front...
