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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 13, 2026
SPEAKING NOTES: Rick Leary’s 10 point plan for OC Transpo
La version française suit This morning I joined OC Transpo General Manager Rick Leary and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at City Hall for a media conference. After joining OC Transpo in late March, Leary was ready to present his priorities for the transit agency. Here is a copy...
MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action
La version française suit Join us in person to learn more about OPH services as well as their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion! Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on some of the key services they offer. The...
UPDATE: Breaking down Taggart’s Idylea zoning by-law amendment
UPDATE: This application was for approved by City Council on May 27, 2026. La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Taggart and Tamarack for part of 6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road, known as the Idylea...
Progress update on park projects in Stittsville (2026)
La version française suit With the warm weather finally here, we are getting lots of inquiries about progress on future parks and park renewals in Stittsville. Here’s the latest information that we have as of May 2026. We’ll continue to post updates on this page as...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 9, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Henry Walker Grove Trail at the edge of the Goulbourn Wetlands. https://youtu.be/Mf-dbl9um9E This week’s updates: World Migratory Bird Day Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Plan update A tour of OC Transpo’s zero-emission bus garage Blasting at...
NOTEBOOK: A tour of OC Transpo’s electric bus garage
La version française suit This week, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and I went on a behind-the-scenes tour of OC Transpo’s electric bus garage. It was a great opportunity to see up close how Ottawa’s transit system is evolving. OC Transpo is in the middle of the biggest...
Spring 2026 tree planting update
(Photo: Volunteers participate in a community tree planting event organized by the Eco West Enders in October 2025.) La version française suit Forestry Services’ spring caliper tree planting program begins this week and will run until mid-June, weather permitting....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 6, 2026
NOTEBOOK: Taking stock of Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit About 40 people joined us on Saturday for the annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. It was part of the Ottawa Jane’s Walk Festival with dozens of free walking tours happening all over Ottawa (and many more happening around the...
Committees review progress on speeding up home construction in Ottawa
La version française suit In a joint meeting today, the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee reviewed the progress of the Housing Acceleration Plan. Council approved the Housing Acceleration Plan in October 2025, with 58...
UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house
La version française suit Great turn-out and constructive feedback at our Hobin Street sidewalk open house on Thursday. City staff have posted a "roll plan" map showing the proposed sidewalk and pedestrian upgrade, and they are still accepting resident feedback. Visit...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 2, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Stittsville Main Street ahead of the yearly Jane’s Walk. It’s a walking tour starting at 4pm from Village Square Park, part of the city-wide Jane’s Walk festival. https://youtu.be/sHfK6x_4jz8 This week’s updates: Paint It Up! mural project...
Pavement markings start Monday, May 4
La version française suit After a long, cold and storm-packed winter, spring has finally sprung and with seasonal transition now in our rearview, our pavement markings artists are back and are gearing up for the start of our pavement markings season! Seasonal Prep...
Parks maintenance spring update
La version française suit Did Seasonal Transition happen on April 20? Yes! Did it snow that day? You know it did! But the calendar says spring is here and your Parks Maintenance staff is on the job, regardless of the weather, getting our outdoor amenities ready to use...
Audit Committee discusses City’s management of cash-in-lieu of parkland funds
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met to receive an audit examining the management of cash-in-lieu of parkland funds. City by-laws require that developers provide new parkland, cash-in-lieu of parkland, or a combination of the two, as a...
MAY 2: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street (2026)
Originally published April 18, 2026 La version française suit Jane’s Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by offering insights into local history, planning, design, and civic engagement through the simple act of walking and observing. It is...
May 2026: 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...
Helmet Safety – Have fun being physically active while keeping yourself and your family safe!
La version française suit Spring is here and warm weather has finally arrived, making it easier to be physically active outdoors. Whether participating in cycling, inline skating, scooter riding or skateboarding, head injuries can happen. The effects of a head injury...
New strategy helps families experiencing homelessness move more quickly into stable housing
La version française suit The Community Services Committee approved a new approach to help families experiencing homelessness move more quickly out of temporary shelter and into safe, stable housing. Pathways to Housing, Ottawa’s Family Homelessness Strategy, responds...
