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Committee approves changes to Community Improvement Plan program
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today heard about the City’s updated Community Improvement Plan(link is external) (CIP) initiatives. To align with the 2023-2026 Term of Council priorities, the City would create a new Affordable...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 8, 2023
Road Closure: Putney Crescent from Clapham Crescent to Osterley Way
Putney Crescent from Clapham Crescent to Osterley Way will be closed from Tuesday, November 14, to Wednesday, November 15, to connect the watermain. A 1.5m pedestrian sidewalk will be maintained at all times and will not be obstructed by signage, equipment, or...
November 6: Ottawa Public Health Update
La version française suit November is Fall Prevention Month Each year, all community members are encouraged to learn more and do more to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. Falls can have serious consequences for older adults, children and their caregivers, but...
Remembrance Day schedule changes (2023)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Remembrance Day holiday on Saturday, November 11. As the day falls on a weekend, the City will have schedule impacts on...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 4, 2023
Good morning! Today’s video comes from a bus stop on Abbott Street near Talltree Crescent. This week’s update: Abbott Street will be temporarily closed east of Robert Grant starting this week Lansdowne Park Draft Solid Waste Master Plan Office-to-residential...
NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s route review results in service improvements for Stittsville
La version française suit The results from OC Transpo's route review are in, and I see lots of positives for Stittsville. The changes reflect resident feedback received through the route review process launched earlier this year, as well as your feedback to me over...
Temporary closure of Abbott Street east of Robert Grant
La version française suit Starting November 6, Abbott Street will be temporarily closed to vehicles east of Robert Grant Avenue for construction work. The work is to connect services (water, sewer, etc.) for Minto’s Abbott’s Run development. Things to know: Work is...
OPS Update: Statement on Recent Hate-Motivated Incidents in Ottawa
La version française suit In the past days and weeks, several concerning hate-motivated criminal incidents, including graffiti, vandalism, hate mail, threats and a potential threat to public safety (later deemed unfounded through investigation), have been reported to...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 1, 2023
Committee moves to facilitate office-to-residential conversion
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a set of recommendations that seek to facilitate office-to-residential conversion(link is external), encouraging the revitalization of underused office building space. The report identifies...
November 2023 multicultural & human rights calendar
La version française suit National Native American, American Indian, and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Hindu Heritage Month Albanian Heritage Month Lebanese Heritage Month Movember: Awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer All Saints Day - Christian...
City Councillors receive an update on the draft Solid Waste Master Plan
La version française suit On October 30, City staff presented an important update on the Solid Waste Master Plan. This update, for members of Council, ensures they have the latest information on the proposed plan to manage waste in Ottawa over the next 30 years. The...
October 30: Update Ottawa Public Health
La version française suit Protect yourself against the flu and COVID-19 by getting your vaccines Ottawa Public Health (OPH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the annual flu vaccine and the updated XBB 1.5-containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Flu and...
SURVEY: Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy
La version française suit Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport in North America. As such, demand for court space is steadily increasing across Ottawa, while tennis continues to be a well-loved sport in our community. The City has identified the need for...
NOTEBOOK: Province reverses their Official Plan amendments
La version française suit Surprising but welcome news from the provincial government this week: The Minister of Housing is reversing changes the province made to our Official Plan last fall. Last year, I wrote about how those changes would work against Council's goal...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 28, 2023
Today I'm in front of another great Halloween house on Abbott Street at Ponderosa, in Abbottsville Crossing. This week's updates: November 1 Pumpkin Parade Provincial changes to Ottawa's Official Plan and urban expansion areas, and what it means for Stittsville Hydro...
Light Rail Sub-Committee receives progress update on the O-Train Extension Project
La version française suit The City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee received a progress update today on the O-Train extension project(link is external). All three extensions expanding the O-Train network farther south, east and west are advancing well. On the O-Train Line 1...
Embrace the season and register for recreation and culture winter programs
La version française suit Gear up for a winter of wellness by keeping your mind and body active. Starting Monday, October 30, browse register.ottawa.ca(link is external) and create a wish list of your favourite programs and activities for the winter session. Mark your...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 25, 2023
