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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 22, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Kittiwake Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/rJ5kTHH530E This week’s updates: City budget: $23-million (plus more) allocated for affordable housing construction Resident pop-up at No Frills this morning, 10am-12pm...
RECAP: Anti-fraud presentation by OPP
La version française suit A special thank you to Staff Sgt. Chris Sturgeon from the Ontario Provincial Police for sharing practical tips and strategies to help safeguard your finances and personal information at our recent anti-fraud workshop. Thank you to residents...
Construction info for 37 Wildpine Court
La version française suit The development at 37 Wildpine will include a four storey, 94-unit apartment building, and a semi-detached home. A public road connection between Ravenscroft Court and Wildpine Court will be created through the site. The apartment building...
NOVEMBER 25: CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary Celebration
Originally published November 13, 2025 La version française suit CARDELREC–Goulbourn is turning 25! Join Councillor Glen Gower and the CARDELREC team as we celebrate 25 years of bringing community together on Tuesday, November 25. The Welcome Reception begins at 6:00...
Committee approves budget to strengthen safe and reliable emergency response
La version française suit The City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026. These investments will help strengthen emergency and protective services across Ottawa, ensuring timely response and reliable...
Committee approves budget with $23.3-million investment in affordable and supportive housing
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026, which includes $91.8 million in net operating funding and $24.1 million in capital funding. The City will invest the bulk of that capital, $23.3 million, to develop...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 19, 2025
UPDATE: Blasting operations in the Stittsville area (November 2025)
La version française suit NOTE: Under municipal rules, blasting companies are required to complete a pre-blast survey for all structures within 75 metres of a blasting site, and are required to provide notification about the blasting to everyone within 150 metres of...
NOTEBOOK: Expanded recycling options coming to Ontario residents on January 1
La version française suit (This post was originally shared on my Substack newsletter.) Here’s part of an email I received from a Stittsville resident named Vince back in June: “I would just like to register my dissatisfaction with this 3 bag garbage limit nonsense....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 15, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the future site of Fernbank District Park, along Lift Lane / Clintonia Street. https://youtu.be/MoZFhGvavlA This week’s updates: Maplewood Secondary School official opening Thanks to the Legion for the Remembrance Day ceremony Recap of “Are...
November 19: Anti-fraud presentation by OPP
Originally published on October 24, 2025 La version française suit In collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police, our office is hosting a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention on November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St....
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Huntmar Drive between Maple Grove and Palladium
La version française suit 🚧 Huntmar Road northbound will be closed from Maple Grove Road to Palladium Drive from November 16-26 for road repair work to widen the eastern paved shoulder. ✅ The southbound lane will stay open for vehicles. 🔀 OC Transpo & traffic...
Share your feedback and priorities for the 2026 City Budget
Originally published October 26, 2025 La version française suit The 2026 City of Ottawa budget will be tabled at City Council on November 12, kicking off consultation and committee meetings leading up to the final adoption on December 10. Over the next few weeks we...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 13, 2025
Draft Budget 2026 invests in a safe, reliable and affordable city for everyone
La version française suit Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026, which was tabled today at City Council, invests in the services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city. Draft Budget 2026 proposes a $5.2...
Council approves strategy to address top climate risks
La version française suit Council approves strategy to address top climate risks Council approved Climate Ready Ottawa, a new strategy to help the city prepare for the growing impacts of climate change. Projections show climate change will intensify, bringing more...
NOVEMBER 13: Carp Road construction update
Originally published October 22 La version française suit City staff will be holding a meeting on Thursday, November 13 to provide an update on the latest design and construction timeline for the Carp Road widening project. The meeting will be at Hall A at Tony Graham...
November 10: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
Originally published October 15 La version française suit (Photo: Liard Street after the 2022 derecho) We’re hosting a panel discussion on how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. How will our infrastructure...
Remembrance Day schedule changes (2025)
Originally published November 5, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Remembrance Day holiday on Tuesday, November 11. Client Service Centres The City’s...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 8, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Johnny Leroux Arena next to the Stittsville cenotaph. This is where the annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on November 11 at 2:00pm, organized by the Stittsville Legion. https://youtu.be/D-vGC5ExwOo This week’s updates:...
