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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Cope and Dagenham water main and catch basins
La version française suit A contractor will be installing catch basins and a water main connection next to the new CEPEO french elementary school at Cope and Dagenham, starting November 6. The work will take place on Cope between Finsbury and Dagenham, and on Dagenham...
November 2025: Multicultural and human rights calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of various religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to strengthening human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to add to the...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Library Closures Please note that the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day, and Thursday, November 20 for the Annual OPL Employee Forum. Library Programs at the Stittsville Branch Please check out these upcoming programs...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 1, 2025
Good morning from along the Trans Canada Trail in Stittsville. https://youtu.be/ebhe5CbpXPU This week’s updates: Stittsville Legion Poppy Campaign Hazardous Waste Depot today on Westbrook Drive (off Carp) Pumpkin Parade tonight at Village Square Park Ottawa...
NOVEMBER 1: Household hazardous waste drop-off at Westbrook Snow Dump
Originally published October 26, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event: Saturday, November 1 Westbrook Snow Dump Facility 200 Westbrook Road 8 am to 4 pm You don't have to wait! Residents are always...
Committee approves Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment plan
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment and construction plan that includes a new event centre, new north side stands and a new retail podium and residential component for the site. The plan is the...
NOTEBOOK: Council gets set to vote on Lansdowne 2.0 (Part 1)
La version française suit City Council will be making a decision next week (Friday, November 7) on the future of Lansdowne Park. This week at committee, we're hearing from nearly 90 delegations, asking questions to city staff, and debating the pros and cons of the...
Additional public exposure locations for measles
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating two additional confirmed measles infections involving Ottawa residents. These new infections are linked to previously reported individuals who tested positive for measles. Where contact information...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Rouncey sidewalk upgrades
The City of Ottawa will be improving sidewalk safety and accessibility on Rouncey Road, at the intersections of Tapadero and Westphalian. Construction is expected to begin in November and be completed by the end of December 2025, contingent of the weather. The work...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 30, 2025
Maintenance near the Granite Ridge stormwater pond
Starting the week of November 3, tree removal and pruning will take place near the Granite Ridge Pond and on the other side of Iber along the downstream channel. This work is required in preparation for a stormwater pond cleanout project scheduled for summer 2026. The...
A new strategy to anchor the Ottawa-Gatineau Region as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub
La version française suit The Ottawa-Gatineau Region is taking bold steps to position itself as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub, mobilizing government, industry and academia to strengthen national security and grow the local economy. At an event today at City Hall,...
Committee moves to merge transitional housing initiatives with ongoing housing and homelessness work
La version française suit The Community Services Committee today approved closing out the City’s Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy (ITHS) and address long-term initiatives through the refreshed 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, which will be presented to...
Flower baskets brighten Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit (Some of this year's Stittsville Main Street pilot project supporters pose with one of the flower baskets.) Stittsville's Main Street finally blossomed this summer with the launch of a pilot project to bring hanging flower baskets to our...
NOTEBOOK: Stittsville greenfield residential land survey (mid-2024 Update)
A City report that I always look forward to is the Greenfield Residential Land Survey*. It's a yearly report that gives a point-in-time snapshot of vacant land that has been designated for future development in suburban Ottawa, including Stittsville. The report...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 25, 2025
Good morning! This week I’m along the new segment of Robert Grant Avenue between Abbott and Hazeldean. It opened yesterday afternoon. https://youtu.be/vkNla0wgqhY This week’s updates: Robert Grant Avenue is open! Carp Road construction meeting on November 13...
Share your feedback on the West Ridge bike lane and sidewalk project
Originally published October 8, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa has started a study along West Ridge Drive in response to traffic and pedestrian safety concerns raised by residents and outlined in the Transportation Master Plan. The purpose of this...
NOTEBOOK: We’re sending less to the landfill
Good news: New data from the City of Ottawa shows that the amount of waste that residents are sending to the landfill has been trending downwards since the new 3-item garbage limit was introduced in September 2024. Garbage tonnage sent to the landfill decreased by...
New online tool is in place to help Ottawa’s small businesses succeed at every stage
La version française suit If you are starting or buying a small business, or looking for ways to grow your business, the City of Ottawa Small Business Navigator is a new one-stop shop to find the tools and resources you need. You can find answers to the questions you...
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 October 21 to December 2. The commemorative...
