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NOTEBOOK: A look at Ontario’s Bill 185: “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act”

La version française suit On my weekly video update on Saturday, I made a passing reference to one of the provisions in Ontario's new Bill 185, the "Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act". Announced earlier this month, Bill 185 is the latest in a series of...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 20, 2024

Good morning! This week I'm at the Connections stormwater pond in Stittsville. Updates include: National Volunteer Week Volunteer Award nominations are due April 26 Celebrating Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre volunteers Grand opening of Hollyer House in Bells...

City releases first draft of the New Zoning By-law

La version française suit The first staff report for the new Zoning By-law project is now live on the City’s agenda minutes page. The report will be tabled at the April 29 Joint Committee of the Planning and Housing Committee, and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs...

6310 Hazeldean Road: Zoning by-law amendment update

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a third submission for a zoning by-law amendment application for the site at 6310 Hazeldean Road. The current proposal is to construct a residential development containing 431 apartments in two buildings, with...

2024 Stittsville Volunteer Awards: call for nominations

(Originally published January 30, 2024) La version française suit Do you know a person, business or community group going above and beyond to make a difference in Stittsville? We want to hear about them! The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to...

Spring 2024 tree planting update

La version française suit Forestry Services’ spring tree planting program is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 29th, and will run until mid-June, weather permitting. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through Forestry...

Carp River Floodplain Public Open House

La version française suit The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has updated floodplain mapping for the Carp River watershed, including the communities of Carp, Kinburn, and Fitzroy Habour. This has been done in partnership with the City of Ottawa. Thursday,...

Update on traffic safety meeting for Brae residents

La version française suit In response to resident concerns about speeding on Brae Crescent, City staff conducted two speed studies on Brae in 2023: Brae, between Donegal and Norway Spruce 85th percentile speed: 49 km/h. Average speed: 42 km/h Brae, between Henry...

OC Transpo honours employees who keep our community safe

La version française suit Transit Commission Chair, Councillor Glen Gower, was joined by other City Councillors and senior City staff at Ben Franklin Place to recognize OC Transpo employees through the Safe Driving and Transecure awards programs. Safe Driving Awards...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 13, 2024

Good morning! This week I'm inside my ward office at CARDELREC because it's cold and rainy outside. This week's updates: Introducing our Stittsville Community Micro-Grant Register for Cleaning the Capital Volunteer Award Nominations Welcome to Stittsville...

APRIL 12: OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE

La version française suit On March 15th, 2024, Algonquin College, in collaboration with Ottawa Public Health (OPH) hosted the Future of Health and Wellness Speaker Series. This event brought together experts to discuss critical topics related to early childhood...

NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on April 11, 2024

La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we covered at Transit Commission this week. Ridership and reliability update Ridership reached 6.1 million customer-trips in February 2024. In March, O-Train Line 1 service delivery was 99.4 per cent. Conventional bus...

1174 Carp Road: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control proposal

La version française suit UPDATE: Development Information Meeting Our office held a development information meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 to discuss this draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control proposal for 1174 Carp Road. Here's a video archive of...

Repair Café and safe battery disposal

La version française suit. With spring in full swing and Earth Day just around the corner, it is the perfect time to think about waste diversion and consider how we can protect our environment and keep our communities safe. Here’s a hot topic: reuse. Why rush to buy...

NOTEBOOK: An update on Provincial and Federal infrastructure money

Above: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe gives Premier Doug Ford a box of Maverick's Donuts at a recent infrastructure announcement./ Ci-dessus : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe remet au premier ministre Doug Ford une boîte de beignes Maverick lors d’une annonce récente en matière...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 6, 2024

Good morning! Today I’m at the Fernbank stormwater pond, on Fernbank just east of the Shea roundabout. This week’s updates: April is Cancer Awareness Month and we have daffodils at our ward office at CARDELREC Ottawa is now the Shawarma Capital of Canada Affordable...

Register today for spring Cleaning the Capital

(originally published March 15, 2024) La version française suit As warmer weather approaches, you might notice a winter’s worth of litter scattered around the city. Twice a year, thousands of residents help keep our community spaces clean and green through Cleaning...