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Summer storms: Be aware, be prepared.
La version française suit The lazy, hazy days of summer. Many of us look forward to the sun and heat after a long winter. But during the summer, weather conditions, like heat and humidity, create the potential for severe storms. That’s why it’s important to stay...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 24, 2024
Watermain break closes Stittsville Main between Abbott and Beverly
La version française suit Please avoid Stittsville Main Street this morning! A major watermain break has closed the road between Abbott and Beverly for the remainder of the day. I was on scene around 9:00 a.m. and spoke to some of the workers. The watermain break...
Construction info for 620 Bobolink (Grant Court)
La version française suit Richcraft Homes Ltd. is starting construction on seven four-storey stacked townhouse blocks with 12 units each for a total of 84 homes located along the west side of Robert Grant in the CRT Westwood subdivision between Bobolink Ridge and Cope...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (July 2024)
NOTE: This post is out of date. The latest update on Stittsville development files is available here... Originally published July 7, 2024. La version française suit (Photo: Blackstone Village under construction in June 2024, at 360 Bobolink near Robert Grant Avenue.)...
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Ottawa Area Mosquitoes and First Ottawa Human Case of 2024
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and West Nile virus. Mosquito trapping and testing — components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile virus (WNV) prevention program — have confirmed...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 20, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m at the Glen Cairn stormwater pond near Terry Fox and Abbott. https://youtu.be/XkV1Vzk0gcM Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app & subscribe. Aussi disponibles en balado...
UPDATE: Stittsville South future neighbourhood open house #2
The second open house for the Stittsville South (W-4) future neighbourhood development plan took place on July 18, 2024 at CARDELREC. At this second open house, residents were able to get an overview of the current state of the Stittsville South area, including...
Call for Nominations: Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame
La version français suit Calling all nominations! The Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame recognizes excellence and athletic achievement in national and international competitions by athletes representing or originating from Stittsville. The Hall of Fame Committee invites...
When will Lines 2 and 4 open?
La version française suit This is the question on the minds of people across Ottawa, especially those interested in travelling by rail to key destinations like Little Italy, Carleton University, and the airport. This article outlines the steps necessary to open a safe...
July 28: Official Naming Ceremony for Silas Bradley Park
Join us on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Silas Bradley Park for the Commemorative Naming Ceremony in honour of Silas Bradley and his contributions to the community of Stittsville. This event will be hosted by Councillor Glen Gower. There will be a few...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 17, 2024
Household hazardous waste event happening on Saturday, July 27 at the Canadian Tire Centre
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Saturday, July 27 at the Canadian Tire Centre at 200 Cyclone Taylor Blvd. Residents are welcome to bring their hazardous materials to the event between 8 am and 4 pm....
Construction info for Minto’s Abbott’s Run at 5618 Hazeldean
(Originally published September 5, 2023) La version française suit Minto Communities is continuing construction of phase one of the Abbott’s Run subdivision, located on the property between Hazeldean and Abbott, immediately east of the Iber Road business park. This...
Construction info for the Landric Homes development at 1869 Maple Grove
(originally published November 22, 2022) La version française suit Landric Homes is starting construction on 18 homes in Fairwinds North on Maple Grove Road, Mykonos Crescent, and Besinger Way. (The municipal address for the land is 1869 Maple Grove Road.) Here's...
Glen Cairn Stormwater Facility maintenance set for July 23
La version français suit The City's Stormwater Management team is planning maintenance at the Glen Cairn Stormwater Facility at 820 Terry Fox Drive (between Terry Fox Drive and the Abbottsville Crossing neighbourhood, north of Abbott Street East.) The work involves a...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 13, 2024
Good morning! Today I'm at Fringewood Park, one of the oldest parks in our community. https://youtu.be/PT9LEwFJblQ Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app & subscribe. Aussi disponibles en balado...
UPDATE: Shea & Flewellyn intersection safety
La version française suit In recent months several serious collisions have occurred at the intersection of Shea Road and Flewellyn Road just south of Stittsville, including two this week alone. The intersection is just south of Stittsville in Ward 21 (Rideau-Jock) and...
NOTEBOOK: Transportation trends in Ottawa
La version française suit (The heat map above illustrates where people are going by mapping destination areas.) In June, Ottawa transportation planners released the long-awaited results of the 2022 Origin-Destination (OD) study, and it’s full of fascinating info about...
NOTEBOOK: City Council approves speed limit reduction on Cope, Rouncey, Abbott and Cranesbill
La version française suit Good news: Yesterday City Council approved my request to lower the speed limit from 50km/h to 40km/h on Cope, Rouncey, Abbott, and Cranesbill, between Terry Fox and Robert Grant Avenue. The change will allow the City to install "Gateway Speed...
