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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling
UPDATE (JULY 20): This work has been postponed until after September 30 to avoid impacts on turtles. Active turtle season runs from April 1 to September 30 in Ontario. it covers the entire turtle reproductive cycle, including the peak nesting season in June, the...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Servicing work for new Fernbank elementary school (Triangle and Honeylocust)
La version française suit Starting August 4, 2026, Akman Construction will be completing water and sanitary service connections for the new Fernbank elementary school at 620 Triangle Street. The work will take place on Triangle Street and Honeylocust Avenue and will...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 18, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Mantra Street near the Bradley-Craig farm. The big red barn recently received a fresh new coat of paint. Over the past few years Richcraft has been restoring both the farmhouse and the barn. Both buildings have heritage designation. This...
AUGUST 15: Celebrating 10 Years of Olympic Gold with Erica Wiebe
La version française suit Ten years ago, Erica Wiebe stood on the Olympic podium in Rio de Janeiro and brought home gold for Canada — and for Stittsville! On August 15, we invite the entire community to come together to celebrate her legacy, inspire the next...
2765 Palladium: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a development application from Broadstreet Properties to construct three new six-storey apartment buildings at 2765 Palladium Drive. The proposal involves the construction of 304 new apartments, supported by...
Summary of City Council on July 15, 2026
La version française suit Council today received an update on the City's response to the July 1 extreme weather event and approved additional measures to support affected residents. Many residents continue to deal with the ongoing impacts of flooding and property...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 15, 2026
RESUBMISSION: Hazeldean at Savage Zoning By-law Amendment
(Originally posted July 10, 2026 and revised/updated July 14, 2026.) La version française suit Earlier this month, city staff received a re-submission of the zoning by-law amendment for the development application at the corner of Hazeldean and Savage Drive. The...
Committee approves plan to help protect Rideau Canal cultural landscape
La version française suit The Built Heritage Committee today approved the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study, developed jointly by the City, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and Parks Canada. The Study establishes a shared understanding of the area's cultural...
4 Baywood: Guardian Angels Elementary School Site Plan Control application
UPDATE (July 14): The site plan application has been approved. Final plans are available on DevApps: https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-12-26-0053/details Originally published May 25, 2026 La version française suit A Site Plan Control application has been...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (July 2026)
(Photo: Homes under construction along Robert Grant Avenue, in Minto's Abbott's Run neighbourhood, July 2026. Travaux de construction résidentielle sur l’avenue Robert Grant, dans le lotissement Abbott’s Run de Minto, juillet 2026.) La version française suit There are...
MEMO: July 1 Extreme Weather Event – rainfall amounts and next steps
La version française suit I remain extremely thankful that Stittsville was not significantly affected by the July 1 storm, considering the large number of homes and businesses affected in other parts of Ottawa. We've been asking residents in Stittsville who had...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 11, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at the stormwater pond between Boulonnais Grove and Paseana Place, and Terry Fox Drive (stormwater facility #1353). Stormwater ponds play a major role in flood control during major rain storms like the one we saw on July 1. This pond provides...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Bus stop installation at Abbott @ Robert Grant
La version française suit Construction of a new bus stop on Abbott Street near École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is expected to start the week of July 6, 2026. The stop is located at the south-west corner of Abbott Street and Robert Grant Avenue, and work...
Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan
La version française suit The City is getting ready for an expected increase in traffic this fall as federal employees increase their in-office presence, regular traffic patterns return post-summer, and students resume at all levels throughout the region. To help...
UPDATE: Committee votes “no” to Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion
UPDATE: On July 15, City Council also voted "no" to the proposal. https://youtube.com/shorts/ctmZHojMuYE La version française suit Some good news: Yesterday, Planning & Housing Committee rejected the proposal to add land west of Stittsville (along Fernbank Road)...
Committee approves renovictions by-law to offer added tenant protection
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a new by-law to help protect tenants from bad-faith evictions for renovations and repairs. The Rental Renovation Licence By-law(link is external) would require landlords to obtain a licence...
NOTEBOOK: Update on the Village Green at 5100 Robert Grant Avenue
La version française suit Regional Group has submitted a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5100 Robert Grant Avenue, to remove a condition from the zoning requiring a 2,500 square meter landscaped central plaza, or a "Village Green" for the Fernbank area....
UPDATE: Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion at committee July 8
UPDATE: Committee votes “no” to Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion La version française suit The Official Plan Amendment application for the Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on July 8, 2026. Claridge...
UPDATE: Heavy rainfall / storm recovery
La version française suit Updated Thursday, July 2 Storm recovery is underway across the city and will continue over the next few days. Crews have been out responding to reports of tree, road and infrastructure damage and will continue to assess service requests as...
