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Committee backs active transportation bridge for Preston Street extension

La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved amending the City’s Official Plan (OP), modifying the planned future extension of Preston Street to the north. Instead of extending Preston Street as an arterial roadway, the City would build...

FEBRUARY 16: Free family skate at CARDELREC

La version française suit *REGISTRATION FULL Come join Councillor Gower for a FREE skate on Family Day at CARDELREC! Monday, February 16, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road), Arena A (Katie Xu and Jack Fan Rink) Advance registration is required....

Committee endorses next steps for new paramedic facility

La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved advancing a public‑private partnership (P3) procurement process to build a new Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility that will support growth and evolving service...

NOTEBOOK: My comments to staff on the Hazeldean-Savage development

La version française suit Last week was the official deadline for comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed development at Hazeldean and Savage. Here are the comments that I provided to City staff. Resident parking A total of 148 resident...

Be a hydrant hero this winter!

(information via Ottawa By-Law, originally published February 17, 2020) La version française suit In an emergency every second counts – and when a fire hydrant is covered in snow, crews lose precious time trying to dig it out. If a fire hydrant is located on your...

February 2026: Multicultural & 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...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 31, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m at Rouncey Park (Rouncey Road at Groningen), checking out the skating rink. This cold weather has been great for outdoor skating rinks in Stittsville. Thanks to volunteers for all your hard work in chilly temperatures....

A reminder for people who walk their dogs in Shea Woods

La version française suit Many humans and their dogs enjoy walking and running in Shea Woods. The City of Ottawa has acquired 12.5 acres of the cedar forest to preserve as a permanent off-leash dog park. The nearby church parking lot is private property, and is owned...

1770 and 1820 Shea Road: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment application

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 1770 and 1820 Shea Road, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Shea Road and Flewellyn Road. The proposal from Caivan is for a...

Council approves landmark new Zoning By-law to enable housing and economic development

La version française suit Council approved a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa – the most housing-friendly Zoning By-law in the City’s history. The new Zoning By-law enacts the policies of the Official Plan that Council approved in 2021. Once in force, the new Zoning...

NOTEBOOK: Council approves (unanimously) Ottawa’s New Zoning By-law

La version française suit City Council unanimously approved the New Zoning By-law for Ottawa today. In my wrap up comments at Council, I likened Ottawa's New Zoning By-law project to an action-adventure movie featuring a spaceship on a long, long journey back to...

NOTEBOOK: Honouring Gord Atkinson

La version française suit The late Gord Atkinson was one of the biggest names in Ottawa radio for nearly 50 years, and soon the longtime Stittsville resident will have a street named for him in our community. I met up with Atkinson's family last week and we walked to...

RECAP: OC Transpo information session for Stittsville and Kanata residents

La version française suit On January 26, our office co-hosted an OC Transpo information session for residents of Stittsville and Kanata with Councillor Cathy Curry and Councillor Allan Hubley. OC Transpo staff provided an update on the current status of transit...

Special Advisory: Winter weather parking ban in effect on Monday, January 26 from 10am to 7pm

La version française suit A winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Monday, January 26 from 10am-7pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations. Alternative parking during a parking ban can be...

January 26: OC Transpo info session for Stittsville and Kanata residents

La version française suit Originally published January 15, 2025 On Monday, January 26, Councillor Glen Gower, Councillor Cathy Curry and Councillor Allan Hubley will be co-hosting an OC Transpo info session for residents of Stittsville and Kanata. OC Transpo staff...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 24, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m at Bradley-Craig Park, one of three new outdoor rinks in Stittsville for this season. (I recorded today’s update on Friday, due to the cold weather forecast!) https://youtu.be/Cpqdx_IDteE This week’s updates: Stitt Street Park consultation...

OC Transpo update: O-Train Line 1 service delivery and bus service delivery action plan

(Adapted from an email sent from OC Transpo staff to City Council) https://www.youtube.com/live/nDlzrDmgCw0?si=Geu8UJsWc1pBNlFU O-Train Line 1 operations On Thursday, January 22, Line 1 operated with a mixture of single-car trains and double-car trains with no...