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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 28, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m in front of the new Maplewood Secondary School. Stittsville's new public high school finally opened on Monday morning. https://youtu.be/uBe_7HKPH8E Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your...
UPDATE: Advocating for stronger measures against aggressive dogs
La version française suit In the past few years there have been a number of concerning incidents involving aggressive dogs in Stittsville. I share these concerns, and I have been looking for ways that the City of Ottawa can strengthen the rules to ensure residents are...
October 5: Official Naming Ceremony for Alfred McCoy Park
Originally published September 17, 2024. La version française suit Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Alfred McCoy Park for the Commemorative Naming Ceremony in honour of Alfred McCoy and his contributions to the community of Stittsville. This...
O-Train Line 1 closures on September 29 and October 5 for Stage 2 work
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 service will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations on Sunday, September 29 from 8 am to approximately noon, and for the entire day on Saturday, October 5. Line 1 service will resume at approximately noon on...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 25, 2024
Committee approves updated approach to crime prevention, community safety
La version française suit The City’s Community Services Committee approved updating the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB) to incorporate the mandate and goals of the former Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO). Crime Prevention Ottawa was a City-funded board...
Q2 2024: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline
La version française suit Here's Ottawa's year-to-date Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report for Q2 2024 (til the end of June). This data is on the agenda for Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee meeting of September 25, 2024. The latest data is available...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 21, 2024
Hello! This week I’m at the Quilt Walk at Mad About Patchwork, just south of Stittsville. This colourful and creative event is on all weekend. https://youtu.be/Eyr8T-GhzEk Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your...
Committees approve new by-law to reduce vehicle idling
La version française suit At a joint meeting today, the City’s committees on Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and Environment and Climate Change approved an updated Idling Control By-law. The by-law aims to reduce vehicle idling and the resulting...
New Zoning By-Law: fall in-person workshops
La version française suit This fall, join us for a series of in-person workshops to discuss Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law. These workshops are designed to engage the community, gather valuable feedback, and ensure that our new Zoning By-law reflects the Official Plan...
NOTEBOOK: Frequent transit, by the numbers
La version française suit (This post was originally published in my Substack newsletter.) On Wednesday, Ottawa City Council spent almost three hours debating a 5-minute service change to LRT off-peak service. A majority of councillors (included me) voted to keep the...
Saved by the beep! Wake Up and check your alarms with Ottawa Fire Services
La version française suit As part of the fall Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city next week to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working. Ontario’s Fire Code requires that homes have a working...
Council approves 2025 budget directions
La version française suit Council approved the City’s proposed 2025 budget directions, timeline and consultation process. The budget directions report proposes a municipal tax increase of no more than 2.9 per cent, made up of various levies for the City, Ottawa Public...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Abbott Street East near Terry Fox
La version française suit Starting September 23, there will be lane reductions and parking restrictions on Abbott Street East between Terry Fox and Cranesbill/Rouncey for installation of utilities. The work is expected to take approximately six weeks, lasting until...
NOTEBOOK: City plans to step up monitoring and protection of wetlands
La version française suit Yesterday, Council passed a "Wetland Omnibus Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment" due to new evaluation of wetlands west of Stittsville. It was mostly a procedural amendment and it flew right under the radar – but I think it's...
Nominations are now open to honour Ottawa’s immigrant entrepreneurs
La version française suit Each year the City of Ottawa proudly celebrates and recognizes the success and economic contributions of local immigrant entrepreneurs through its annual Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. If you know an immigrant to Canada who embodies...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 18, 2024
1518 Stittsville Main Street: revised Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a revised Site Plan Control application for 1518, 1524 and 1526 Stittsville Main Street. The site is immediately south of the Trans Canada Trail. Inverness Homes wants to build a four-storey, 27-unit apartment...
Fall 2024 tree planting update
La version française suit Forestry Services’ fall tree planting program is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 1st, and will run until mid-November, weather permitting. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through Forestry...
City sets its 2025 budget directions, timeline and consultation process
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved the City’s proposed 2025 budget directions, timeline, and consultation process. The budget directions report proposes that the municipal tax increase of no more than 2.9 per cent,...
