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City to conduct a count of those experiencing homelessness to understand their needs
La version française suit The City, alongside partner agencies, will conduct the 2024 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count from 12 pm on Wednesday, October 23 to 12 pm on Thursday, October 24. This important initiative provides a snapshot of homelessness in Ottawa, which helps...
Before the snow, be in the know about contracted snow removal
La version française suit Around this time of year, we all start thinking the same thing – when will the snow start? Then we shiver at the thought of shovelling. If you’re tossing your snow shovel this year and hiring a snow plow contractor instead, here are some...
Council approves changes to its Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan
La version française suit Council approved amendments and updates to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that it adopted in April. The changes include: Clarifying the reference to the applicable average market rent Revising the timeline for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 17, 2024
Committee approves new by-law to guide City waste collection
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a new Solid Waste Services By-law to guide the City’s waste collection, removal and disposal programs. The new by-law replaces the Solid Waste Management By-law, which has been in...
Protect yourself: Get your flu vaccine
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents aged 6 months and older get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible this flu season. OPH is anticipating an active respiratory illness season with influenza (flu), COVID-19 and...
9runrun celebrates 15 years on October 19, 2024
Stittsville welcomes the annual 9runrun races for the 15th year this Saturday, October 19. This year's event features a 15km run, a 10km run, a 5km run, and a kids 1km run. Hundreds of participants will be walking and running in support of the First Responders...
NOTEBOOK: New provincial rules for urban boundary expansion
La version française suit (The map above shows urban expansion areas added to Ottawa during the 2020-2022 Official Plan process. Areas in purple are for future residential development, and the area in blue is for Industrial and Logistics development.) Here we...
NOTEBOOK: New data on Stittsville vehicle ownership and transportation choices
La version française suit (Adapted from a post originally published on my Substack in September.) Earlier this summer I shared a series of posts about the 2022 Origin-Destination study and how transportation patterns are changing in Ottawa post-pandemic. I asked the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 12, 2024
Good morning! This week I’m at the new pedestrian bridge connecting from Baldcypress Way to Bliss Crescent in Stittsville. https://youtu.be/hKSzMN1OcvI Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app &...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on October 10, 2024
La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we covered at Transit Commission this week. Update on the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) program Due to manufacturing delays, OC Transpo will receive 6 electric buses by the end of this year, and an additional 20 in Q1 2025....
Vibration monitoring data for Idylea construction
La version française suit We're posting vibration monitoring data for blasting activities for Taggart's Idylea Phase 1B development at 6015 Fernbank Road. Data is provided by Blastek Engineering Group. Vibration Data - Sep 19 to Sep 27, 2024 Vibration Data - Sept 30...
Committees approve a new process for Urban Boundary expansion applications
La version française suit The Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees approved a new Urban Boundary Expansion Official Plan Application Process at a joint meeting today. An updated Provincial Planning Statement goes into effect on October...
2 PRETTY STREET: Zoning By-law Amendment proposal
La version française suit The municipal land at 2 Pretty Street has been included in an application to consider zoning amendments for six City-owned sites to accommodate residential development, which will include affordable housing. These sites have been identified...
Thanksgiving schedule changes
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 14. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 9, 2024
Ottawa Public Health recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that individuals receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall to protect themselves against current variants. The updated KP.2 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is expected to enhance protection against...
Take our survey on transportation corridor priorities
La version française suit There are several major transportation corridor projects planned for Stittsville in the next 10-15 years. City Council will soon be prioritizing timing and funding for these projects through the updated Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The...
What should be next for Canadian Tire Centre?
La version française suit (Photo: Workers install the new Canadian Tire Centre sign in August 2013. Photo by Glen Gower./Photo : Des ouvriers installent la nouvelle affiche du Centre Canadian Tire en août 2013. Photo de Glen Gower.) With news that the Ottawa Senators...
PHOTOS: Official naming ceremony at Alfred McCoy Park
La version française suit On Saturday, October 5, family, friends and neighbours gathered for a special naming ceremony at Alfred McCoy Park at 73 West Ridge Drive in Stittsville. Three of McCoy's grandchildren joined us, including Barbara Bradley, Chris Bradley, and...
