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NOTEBOOK: (Almost) a week without driving
La version française suit This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter. Lots of bike rides, a bit of transit, some walking, one taxi trip, and (gasp!) a drive at the very end of the very last day of the week. That’s what my Week Without Driving looked like....
Q&A: Truck traffic on Fernbank
Since early in 2025, we've received dozens of inquiries from residents about truck traffic on Fernbank Road, between Stittsville Main Street and Westridge Drive. Most of this truck traffic is accessing the CFT storage facility at 6591 Fernbank Road west of...
Construction info for 6171 Hazeldean
La version française suit Latitude Homes will begin tree removal for the subdivision at 6171 Hazeldean Road on October 7, 2025. The property is located on the north side of Hazeldean Road, between the water tower and the new Starbucks/Halo plaza, and immediately south...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 8, 2025
Thanksgiving schedule changes (2025)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 13. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
RSV vaccine eligibility expanded to protect more older adults this season
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that all adults over 75, and adults over 60 at higher risk, get their RSV vaccine this fall. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like symptoms for...
PHOTOS: Official naming ceremony at Constantine Luty Park
La version française suit Family, friends, and community members joined us at Constantine Luty Park on Saturday, October 4 for a special commemorative naming ceremony. Born in 1925, Constantine (or ‘Con’ as he was known) grew up in a small Ukrainian farming community...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / October 4, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m on Robert Grant Avenue, ahead of our “pre-opening” event. This morning, the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association is hosting a massive ball hockey tournament on the unopened roadway. Then this afternoon from 1pm-5pm, come bike, walk, roll, or...
Bike, Walk, Roll or Run on Robert Grant Ave!
Originally published September 19, 2025 La version française suit Come bike, walk, roll, or run on Robert Grant Avenue as we celebrate the new segment of road with a special pre-opening community event! We’re giving residents a “sneak peek” of Robert Grant Avenue...
October 2025: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of various religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to strengthening human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to add to the...
Launch of RSV immunization campaign for infants and high-risk children
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH), CHEO, and local birthing hospitals – including The Ottawa Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, and Queensway Carleton Hospital – are urging parents to immunize eligible infants and high-risk children against respiratory...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 2, 2025
Committees approve plan to address Ottawa’s housing crisis
La version française suit In a joint meeting, the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee approved a new comprehensive plan to help deal with Ottawa’s housing crisis. The plan builds on the work of the Housing Innovation Task...
O-Train Line 1 closed October 4 and 5 for planned maintenance
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 will be closed and full R1 service will run this weekend while Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) performs planned maintenance work on the system. For customers, this means that on October 4 and 5: O-Train Line 1 service will not...
Construction info for 1883 Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit Mattamy Homes will soon begin construction of its Traditions II subdivision, located on the east side of Stittsville Main Street, the south side of Parade Drive, the west side of Falabella Street, and the north side of Campolina Way. The...
Inspiration is all around us — now it’s your turn!
La version française suit From the youngest helpers to entire groups, Stittsville residents are showing what it means to care for our community. Do like Levi Dias (4yo) and Arthur Monteiro (3yo), who joined family and friends at the Cleanup Day in W.J. Bell Rotary...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 27, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at R.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park. Last week it was the site of our UN World Clean-Up Day event, and this week it will be the site of a Truth and Reconciliation activity. https://youtu.be/5GKEigH5Pww This week’s updates: Jour des Franco-Ontariens...
NOTEBOOK: Speed cameras work!
La version française suit (Originally published in my Substack newsletter.) If you’re someone who prefers that policy is informed by data and evidence, yesterday’s press conference from Premier Ford about banning speed cameras was a very frustrating spectacle to...
OCTOBER 7: Stittsville South (W-4) update meeting
Originally published September 10, 2025 La version française suit An information meeting about the future community known as Stittsville South (W-4) is taking place at the Johnny Leroux Arena (10 Warner-Colpitts Lane) on October 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This...
Committee approves plan to improve transportation along St. Laurent Boulevard
La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today approved the recommended plan to improve transit travel time and reliability along St. Laurent Boulevard, between Hemlock and Innes roads. The plan would also help make getting around easier...
