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Community Funding Capital Funding open for Applications
La version française suit The Community Funding Capital Funding stream is now open for applications. Capital funding is intended for small capital improvements to city-owned, agency-owned, or long-term leased properties. Funding will be provided in collaboration with...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 13, 2023
September 13: Ottawa Public Health Update
La version française suit Working on Wellness Festival 2023 On September 15th, 2023, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will be participating in the second annual Working on Wellness Festival (WOW). The WOW festival is organized by the Community Addictions Peer Support...
Q2 2023: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline
La version française suit Here's Ottawa's Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report for Q2 2023 (April, May, June.) And here are the 2023 year-to-date numbers. The 2031 Municipal Housing Pledge is here. This data is on the agenda for Ottawa's Planning and Housing...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 9, 2023
This week I'm at St. Bernadette School at the corner of Cope and Defense. Stittsville’s newest school opened for the first time on Tuesday. (Recorded on Friday afternoon.) This week's updates: School road safety reminders School buses & OSTA Butter Tart Festival...
Enhancements to O-Train Line 1 service levels
La version française suit The purpose of this memo is to provide information to Members of Council and the Transit Commission about proactive improvements to service levels on O-Train Line 1. O-Train Line 1 OC Transpo committed to monitoring and responding to...
Official naming ceremony at Bradley-Craig Park
La version française suit Photo - from left to right - Marguerite Evans, Brian Craig, Norma Craig, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Lorna McCarthy, Councillor Glen Gower. On Thursday, September 7, family and friends of the Bradley-Craig family gathered for a special naming...
Tap and ride with O-Payment
La version française suit New from OC Transpo! Tap your credit card or mobile wallet to pay for your fare on all OC Transpo buses and O-Train Line 1. Payment by credit card and mobile wallet will charge an Adult fare ($3.70). Ride as much as you want all day and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 7, 2023
NOTEBOOK: Why are there so many applications for apartments in Stittsville these days?
La version française suit We're seeing lots of questions from residents about new developments in Stittsville, and specifically why so many applications for apartments are coming forward. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. 1. Why are there so many...
Committee approves affordable housing spending plan
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a 2023 capital spending plan(link is external) for more than $75.7 million to create new affordable housing through partnerships with housing providers, stabilize projects under development...
September 5: Ottawa Public Health Update
La version française suit Back to School – Vaccination, Dental Screening and Vision Health Vaccination Vaccines are one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. Vaccines have saved countless lives and in fact, save an estimated four million...
Open houses to help get you zoned in on the new Zoning By-law
La version française suit The City has a new Official Plan and now a new Zoning By-law is needed to implement that Plan. The Official Plan sets out directions for how to manage growth and change in neighbourhoods and how the City will respond to issues such as climate...
Committee approves 2024 budget directions, timeline and consultation process
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved the 2024 budget directions, timeline and consultation process. It proposes an overall tax increase of up to 2.5 per cent, made up of various levies. The draft operating and capital...
Multi-day heat event / Épisode de chaleur de plusieurs jours
A message from Ottawa Public Health. La version française suit Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has extended a multi-day heat warning due to the temperatures and humidex being very high. The hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and...
Road Closure: Abbott St. W from Jonathan Pack St. to Stittsville Main St.
Abbott Street West from Jonathan Pack Street to Stittsville Main Street will be partially closed on September 9 and 10 as part of work at 6231 Abbott Street. This work is required to install new storm, sanitary, and water services. Local traffic and residents can...
NOTEBOOK: What’s next for the Pretty Street Community Centre?
La version française suit On September 5, the City's Finance and Corporate Service Committee will review a staff report about the future of the Pretty Street Community Centre at 2 Pretty Street. Staff are recommending that the building and property be declared as...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 2, 2023
At Bradley-Craig Park in Abbottsville Crossing in Stittsville. This week: OSTA school buses; driver recruitment at DriveYellow.ca Light rail subcommittee: update on Stage 2 LRT 37 Wildpine info meeting Brew Revolution & friends fundraiser for the food bank Happy...
September 2023 multicultural & human rights calendar
La version française suit Mennonite Heritage Week The second week of September is celebrated the Mennonite Heritage Week. It is an opportunity to learn more about Mennonite Canadians, their unique history, their vibrant culture, and their contributions that...
Reminder: Nominations open for 12th Annual Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
La version française suit The City is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You can complete nominations for both awards either online or by downloading a nomination form from the Order of Ottawa...
