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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 14, 2024
Good morning! This week I’m at Forest Creek Park. Over the summer the park landscaping was rehabilitated with new accessible pathways and they look great! https://youtu.be/NsQOWOTdF0Y Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on September 12, 2024
La version française suit Thursday was our first Transit Commission meeting since the summer break, and it was a busy one, with OC Transpo sharing a lot of new information and updates, and around 30 delegations making presentations to committee. Fall service OC...
Local human case of eastern equine encephalitis virus is confirmed
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites to reduce the risk from eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV). OPH has received laboratory confirmation that an Ottawa...
Committee approves changes to streamline City planning processes
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved changes to City planning processes that would make the review of development applications more efficient, accelerating the construction of much needed housing across Ottawa. The changes would...
Secure Bike Parking Lockers are now available!
La version française suit Attention all Ottawa cycling enthusiasts! The City of Ottawa is now offering an innovative new bike parking solution for cyclists travelling in the downtown core. Our new Secure Bike Parking Lockers, placed at three key destination areas,...
Snowplow safety starts here: name our plows and keep our city moving
La version française suit With the leaves beginning to fall and winter soon approaching, the City of Ottawa is gearing up for another snowy season by preparing its fleet of hardworking snowplows. These winter heroes, with the help of their operators, tirelessly treat...
NOTEBOOK: 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road passes Planning and Housing Committee
La version française suit UPDATE: City Council approved this application on September 18, 2024. I dissented, as did Councillors Clarke Kelly, George Darouze, Catherine Kitts and David Brown. Planning & Housing Committee has approved the zoning by-law amendment for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 11, 2024
Committee approves changes to the heritage grant program
La version française suit The Built Heritage Committee today approved changes to the City’s heritage grant program to account for increased construction costs and to create a new funding stream for buildings run by charities and non-profits. Changes to the grant...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 7, 2024
Good morning! Today I'm at Village Square Park on a very rainy Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/TdFdhNiLbMk Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app & subscribe. Aussi disponibles en balado sur...
Update: New Zoning By-law info session on September 11
(Originally published August 19) We will be co-hosting a Stittsville-Kanata virtual community information session on Ottawa’s proposed new Zoning By-law with Councillor Cathy Curry and Councillor Allan Hubley on Wednesday, September 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on...
Committee moves to make City planning processes more efficient
La version française suit The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved changes to City planning processes that would make the review of development applications more efficient, accelerating the construction of much needed housing across Ottawa. The...
An update on the City of Ottawa’s financial status before Budget 2025
La version française suit A comprehensive update on the City of Ottawa’s financial situation was presented to Council, in which the City reaffirmed its commitment to strong financial management amid ongoing economic challenges. The update offers a picture of the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 5, 2024
Bobolink road closure, September 3-6, 2024
La version française suit Teraflex Ltd, is working on behalf of Hydro Ottawa completing civil work which will include installing a cast in place Hydro Ottawa manhole located at the North / West corner of Robert Grant Ave and Bobolink Ridge with duct work that will run...
UPDATE: 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road at Planning and Housing Committee on September 11
La version française suit The Zoning By-Law Amendment proposal from Devmont for their development at 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road is on the agenda at the Planning and Housing Committee meeting on September 11, 2024. The site is currently vacant and is located on the...
September 2024 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...
Light Rail Sub-Committee receives updates on O-Train extensions and preparations for Lines 2 and 4 trial running
La version française suit The City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee received a progress update today on the O-Train extension project. Presentation: Stage 2 Light Rail Project Update The Sub-Committee heard that the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has reached...
Committee approves affordable housing, residential tower near future Sherbourne Station
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to facilitate one six-storey and one 16-storey residential building on Cleary Avenue, within the Unitarian campus north of Richmond Road. The six-storey...
Labour Day schedule changes 2024
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 2. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
