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Bill 23 Implementation – Review of Heritage Register
La version française suit Ontario’s Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced new restrictions to the listing of non-designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on a municipal heritage register. This means new rules will soon apply to...
Stittsville South – Notice of Future Neighbourhood Study and Open House #1
La version française suit The City, in collaboration with landowners of properties identified as “W4 Stittsville South – Future Neighbourhood”, are undertaking a planning and engineering study to provide for the development of this new neighbourhood. This study will...
Growing concerns around the toxicity of the unregulated drug supply
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH), Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Paramedic Service and the Overdose Prevention and Response Taskforce are issuing an alert to warn residents about the risk of overdose related to the toxicity of the unregulated drug...
February 9: Ottawa Public Health Update
La version française suit Respiratory Illness & Older Adults Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has a few helpful reminders for older adults and their loved ones during the respiratory illness season. We hope you will find this information helpful as you, your loved ones,...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on February 8, 2024
La version française suit Fare Compliance We discussed the Focused Fare Compliance Initiative which assesses fare compliance and promotes safety on OC Transpo. The initiative began on January 5 and will run until the end of April at various bus and O-Train stations...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 7, 2024
Join us for a discussion about emergency preparedness for persons with disabilities
La version française suit Join the City of Ottawa for a virtual discussion on emergency preparedness for persons with disabilities on Tuesday, February 13 from 1 to 3 pm. The City’s Office of Emergency Management, Accessibility Office and Ottawa Public Health will...
6310 Hazeldean: What does “suitable transition” mean? (Part 2)
La version française suit (The image above is from Devmont's application to the City. It's an architectural drawing showing how an an angular plane can be applied to 6310 Hazeldean Road.) (This is Part 2 in a series looking at the zoning by-law amendment proposed for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 3, 2024
Good morning! This week I'm at Village Square Park. Thanks to all the volunteers from the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association for helping out at the rink. Today is also National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and Holmespun Ice Cream will be next door at The Barn on...
Save the dates! Register for spring recreation and cultural activities and 2024/25 before and after school programs
La version française suit Beat the winter blues by registering for the City of Ottawa’s spring recreation and cultural activities and before and after school programs for the 2024/25 school year. Important dates Browse spring swimming lessons, general recreation and...
New Stittsville wetlands community group gets funding from Ottawa Stewardship Council
La version française suit (Photo from left to right: Janet Stavinga, President, FoSW, Steven Klein, Vice-President, FoSW, Janet Mason, Chair of OSC, and Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower. Near the Poole Creek Bridge off of Beverly Street and Coach Avenue, just north...
February 1: Ottawa Public Health Update
La version française suit Celebrating Black History Month February is Black History Month. It’s an opportunity to challenge our current knowledge about the history of Black people in Canada, to reflect on what we can do to combat racism, and to identify ways to...
February 2024 multicultural & human rights calendar
La version française suit Black History Month It’s an opportunity to challenge our current knowledge about the history of Black people in Canada, to reflect on what we can do to combat racism, and to identify ways to foster more inclusive and equitable environments,...
Committee hears of Digital Twin benefits for new Zoning By-law
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today received a presentation about the City’s Digital Twin project and how the technology will be used to inform development of the new Zoning By-law. The Digital Twin is a virtual, 3D representation of...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: January 31, 2024
Keeping you informed with a new online property tax and assessment tool
La version française suit This story is part of the City of Ottawa Service Reviews: an initiative aimed at ensuring our services are meeting your needs. Visit ottawa.ca/YourIdeas today. We know the importance of staying informed and engaged about current happenings in...
Applications are now open for the 2024 Paint It Up! program
La version française suit Looking for a way to help deter vandalism and beautify the community while empowering our city’s youth through public art? Look no further than the Paint It Up! program. What is Paint It Up!? Paint It Up! is a youth engagement program funded...
6310 Hazeldean: How can they go from 15 metres to 77 metres?! (Part 1)
La version française suit (Part 1 in a series looking at the development proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Road.) Here’s a sample of some of the comments we’ve received so far about Devmont’s proposed zoning by-law amendment for 6310 Hazeldean to allow more height: “There...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 27, 2024
This morning's update comes from Bryanston Gate Park on Alon Street in Stittsville. This week: Snow removal continues (please watch for no parking signs) Clearing your catch basin and fire hydrant Emergency Preparedness Workshop on January 30 Mayor announces agreement...
37 Wildpine Court: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law Amendment Re-submission
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a re-submission for a Plan of Subdivision application and a Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the site at 37 Wildpine Court. The proposal is for a four-storey apartment building with 94 apartments, and...
