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Le drapeau franco-ontarien : Célébration de 50 ans d’unité, de culture et d’identité
English version follows L’époustouflante mosaïque de couleurs qui nous entoure cet automne annonce non seulement la fin prochaine d’une autre année incroyable, mais aussi un nouveau jour, un nouveau départ et une étape importante pour la communauté francophone : le...
Council receives update on climate change action
La version française suit City Council received an update on the City’s Climate Change Master Plan, and efforts to advance climate action in Ottawa. The City has invested more than $1.1 billion in climate initiatives since 2023. This includes $974 million for the Zero...
NOTEBOOK: Hybrid work at the City of Ottawa
La version française suit Three things about today’s debate at City Council about return-to-office for municipal staff: 1. I don’t support a mandatory return-to-office policy for City staff. So it was good to get clarity from the City Manager that hybrid work will...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 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 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30. Client Services The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open...
NOTEBOOK: Motion to restrict parking on Brae Crescent
UPDATE: This motion was carried at City Council on September 24, 2025. Thank you to residents who provided their written feedback to City Council prior to the meeting. Originally published on September 10 La version française suit Today at City Council I brought...
O-Train Line 1 service adjustments during the period of September 26 to October 2
La version française suit Between Friday, September 26 and Thursday, October 2, Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) will be conducting maintenance work on O-Train Line 1. This work will require adjustments to evening Line 1 service, including an early closure of the full...
October 2: Hydro Ottawa equipment replacement and planned power outage on Alon Street
La version française suit On October 2, 2025, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact residents on Alon Street. For Hydro Ottawa to perform this work safely, a power outage is required. We recognize that construction and power outages can...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 24, 2025
Committee unlocks $133 million for public housing repairs through mortgage refinancing
La version française suit The Community Services Committee today approved a plan to refinance mortgages on five Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) properties between 2026 and 2028. This will generate approximately $133 million in funding for much needed...
Stittsville welcomes the United Nations for World Cleanup Day
La version française suit On Saturday, September 20, Stittsville joined a global movement. As millions of people in over 180 countries marked World Cleanup Day 2025, our community welcomed the United Nations to W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park. Guests included Anacláudia...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 20, 2025
Good morning! This week I’m just south of Stittsville at the annual Quilt Walk at Mad About Patchwork at 2477 Huntley Road. https://youtu.be/LurUcL-cORs This week’s updates: Fall clean-up at R.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park, part of World Clean-up Day Shingwàkons student...
Ottawa’s Housing Action Plan
La version française suit Ottawa’s Housing Action Plan is an ambitious and tailor-made approach to address the specific housing challenges facing the city, while maintaining a holistic, balanced view that considers all aspects of city-building. The Housing Action...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 17, 2025
Committee approves concept plan for development of Stittsville South
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a concept plan and an Official Plan amendment to allow the future development of a residential subdivision south of Stittsville. The proposed development includes low-rise housing, two new...
Committee reviews climate action progress, sets path for future priorities
La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee received an update on efforts to advance climate action in line with the City’s Climate Change Master Plan. The City of Ottawa has made significant progress, with more than $1.1 billion invested in...
October 4: Official Naming Ceremony for Constantine Luty Park
La version française suit Join us on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at Constantine Luty Park for a Commemorative Naming Ceremony. This event will be hosted by Councillor Glen Gower. There will be a few short speeches followed by an unveiling of the park plaque and...
NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s plan to improve reliability
(This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter.) Why is OC Transpo struggling to deliver consistent, reliable bus service? What is being done to fix it? And how long will it take? It’s tough right now to be using transit in Ottawa. What I hear from...
Geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove trail
La version française suit We received this notice from Glenview Homes about upcoming geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove Trail, located west of the West Ridge neighbourhood between Hazeldean and the Trans Canada Trail: As you are aware, Glenview has...
Help shape the future of housing in our city
Originally published August 29, 2025 La version française suit Ottawa is a vibrant and growing city, with many people choosing to live, work and play here. However, access to affordable housing remains a critical and complex issue. Many residents who live on low and...
Fall Community Cleanup – Call for Volunteers!
Originally published September 5, 2025 La version française suit On Saturday, September 20 from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m., join Councillor Glen's team and the Rotary Club of Ottawa–Stittsville at WJ Bell Rotary Peace Park (1751 Main Street, between Brigade Ave and Fernbank...
