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June 9: Join us for our third Family Bike Ride in Stittsville!
La version française suit It's a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely bike ride. We'll embark on a scenic 4 kilometre route along the Trans Canada Trail to the Observation Deck and back. Don't miss out on this...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 11, 2024
Good morning! Today I'm just east of Poole Creek in the Mapleton neighbourhood in Stittsville. This week's updates: New garbage bag limits start September 30 Brae Street traffic count Thank you: Jane's Walk, McHappy Day, parkrun Today: Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Open...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Reggie Olson at Scratch Box Gastro Food Truck
(This is the latest in a series of stories about people in Stittsville who make a difference in our community. If you have a suggestion for a person or organization that we should profile, please contact us!/Voici la plus récente publication de la série de profils de...
Committee approves updated development charges to benefit infrastructure and services
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a new schedule of development charges and a new development charges by-law, to help ensure essential infrastructure and services keep pace with growth in Ottawa. Development charges are...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 8, 2024
Committee moves to establish new system for dealing with parking, speed and red light camera violations
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved establishing a City-managed administrative penalty system(link is external). An administrative penalty system allows municipalities to transition adjudication of certain...
Photos from Jane’s Walk 2024
La version française suit Nearly 40 people came out on a sunny Saturday afternoon for this year's Jane's Walk on Stittsville Main Street. It was part of a festival of free walking tours across the city to commemorate Jane Jacobs. Jacobs' famous book, The Death and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 4, 2024
This morning I’m on Stittsville Main Street. I’m hosting a Jane’s Walk this afternoon – a walking tour about history and urban design in honour of Jane Jacobs. Registration is full, but you can drop by afterwards at Equator, 5pm-6pm for our roundtable discussion. This...
Watermain maintenance work in Stittsville
La version française suit The City of Ottawa's Water Services team completes preventative water main maintenance to ensure the continued efficient delivery of safe drinking water to Stittsville. City staff will soon be marking locations in preparation to drill a...
NOTEBOOK: Strengthening the rules for aggressive dogs
La version française suit On April 20, police and by-law responded to reports about unleashed dogs in the Forest Creek area showing aggressive behaviour towards other dogs and people. We want to thank residents in the community who acted quickly on Saturday morning to...
NOTEBOOK: Fire safety and high-rise buildings
La version française suit We're starting to see more development proposals that include taller buildings and residents have asked if Ottawa Fire Services is equipped to handle potential high-rise emergencies. Ottawa Fire Chief Paul Hutt has provided the following...
May 2024 multicultural & human rights calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 1, 2024
Please read this before you expand your driveway
(originally published May 18, 2021.) La version française suit If you're thinking about landscaping your front yard this season to extend your driveway or add another parking space, make sure you're aware of the zoning and by-law restrictions that may be in play for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 27, 2024
Good morning! This week I’m at Ray McCaffrey Park in Edenwylde. This week’s updates: Strengthening the rules for aggressive dogs Flewellyn & Shea safety measures Crossing Bridge Park play structure replacement May 4 Jane’s Walk and roundtable Tabling of Ottawa’s...
May 4: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street
(Jane's Walk 2023. Photo by Barry Gray/Promenade de Jane 2023. Photo de Barry Gray) La version française suit Registration is now open for this year’s Jane’s Walk Ottawa Festival! Jane’s Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by offering...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 24, 2024
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...
