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Demolition at 2 Pretty Street to begin late September
La version française suit This month, the City of Ottawa will begin demolition of the former Pretty Street Community Centre building at 2 Pretty Street in order to prepare the site for future not-for-profit housing. Work is expected to begin in the last week of...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 23, 2026
560 Hazeldean development application goes to Planning & Housing Committee October 7
UPDATE (October 7, 2026): This application was approved by the Planning & Housing Committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 7. La version française suit The application for a zoning bylaw amendment at 560 Hazeldean Road will be considered for approval by...
Progress update on park projects in Stittsville (September 2026)
La version française suit We have several new parks under construction and several older parks receiving upgrades in Stittsville. Here’s the latest information on each project as of September 2026. New parks Fernbank District Park (Abbott/Lift/Clintonia/Rouncey) Draft...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 19, 2026
Good morning! This week I’m at Jo-Jo's Community Garden on Stittsville Main Street. It’s a community garden and quite a special place in Stittsville, run entirely by volunteers. Besides the garden plots they also host special events and activities throughout the year....
Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation October 3
La version française suit Our office will be hosting a pop-up consultation for the new Fernbank District Park on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 11:00 am. You can find us at the southeast corner of the Robert Grant Avenue Roundabout at Abbott Street along the Trans...
SEPTEMBER 18-27: Stittsville Neighbour Days
en francais We’re launching a new Stittsville event called "Stittsville Neighbour Days" to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood. Get to know the people on your street with a potluck, a movie night, a park clean-up, or anything...
What would you like to see at Amberway Park?
(Photo: The west side of Amberway Park in early August 2026. / Le côté ouest du parc Amberway au début d’août 2026.) La version française suit (Survey is now closed, thank you for your feedback!) Now that the ownership of Amberway Park is sorted out, we can begin a...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling in October
La version française suit Re-gravelling work will begin this October for a section of the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between Ashton and West Ridge Drive in Stittsville. This maintenance work will protect the trail base, restore eroded segments,...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Maple Grove speed cushions
La version française suit In late September 2026, the City of Ottawa will begin installation of speed cushions along Maple Grove Road between Leveche and Santolina. This installation will reduce vehicle speeds, and increase pedestrian and cyclist safety. The work will...
Nominations open for Ottawa’s 2026 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
La version française suit Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s 2026 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards, which celebrate entrepreneurs who were born outside Canada and have built businesses in Ottawa. Through their leadership and innovation, they help make Ottawa a vibrant...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 16, 2026
Historic Hartin buildings on Maple Grove recommended for heritage designation
(Photo: Hartin House in 2012, when it was still being used as a home.) UPDATE: Built Heritage Committee approved designation of the buildings on September 15, 2026. City Council will consider the file on September 22, 2026. Originally published September 5, 2026 La...
NOTEBOOK: Why growth keeps coming even when the roads aren’t ready
(Photo: This is the north end of Stittsville Main Street today. The next major transportation link for Stittsville will likely be a northern extension to connect from Jackson Trails to the Connections neighbourhood.) La version française suit Can City Council pause...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 12, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Patrick Hartin House on Maple Grove Road. These two stone buildings are being recommended for heritage designation. The smaller cottage was built around 1840, and the larger home was built in 1886. They are among the last stone buildings...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on September 10, 2026
La version française suit Here's a summary of updates at Transit Committee on Thursday, September 10. Presentation slides and a YouTube index are also below. Fall service update OC Transpo has introduced more reliable bus schedules on 30 routes, serving 50 per cent of...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 10, 2026
2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control (UPDATE)
UPDATE: City Council approved the zoning bylaw amendment for this development on September 9. The site plan control application is still under review. UPDATE: The Planning and Housing Committee approved the zoning bylaw amendment for this development on September 2....
City now accepting commemorative naming fall applications
La version française suit The City’s Commemorative Naming Program is now accepting fall applications to nominate people, histories and legacies that have helped shape Ottawa’s community. The nomination period runs from September 8 to October 20, 2026. Commemorative...
Labour Day schedule changes (2026)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 7. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open...
