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Council approves new timeline for developing Zoning By-law
La version française suit Council approved a revised timeframe for developing a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa. Under the new timeline, staff will deliver the final draft of the by-law to Council in Q4 of 2025 instead of Q2, when originally planned. The first and second...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 8, 2023
Our newsletter is published every Wednesday and reaches over 8,400 residents. Subscribe here... Bulletin hebdomadaire du conseiller Glen : 8 mars...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 4, 2023
My weekly update from Stittsville Main Street, just south of Abbott Street. Mars est le mois de la Francophonie Wednesday is International Women's Day This week is Black Mental Health Week Check out our multicultural calendar on my web site / glengower.ca Reminder...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on March 3, 2023
La version française suit It was a relatively short Transit Commission meeting on Friday – we were done before noon! – with a focus on ridership numbers from January, safety statistics, customer service initiatives, and ongoing efforts to attract and retain riders. OC...
Increase in xylazine and benzodiazepines in Ontario’s unregulated drug supply
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and Ottawa Police Service are issuing an alert to warn residents about an increased detection of xylazine and benzodiazepines in Ontario’s unregulated drug supply. The Chief Medical Officer of Health and Chief...
MVCA: Potential for flooding across the Mississippi and Carp River watersheds
Well above average snow pack conditions across the Mississippi Valley watershed could lead to above average flooding this spring. Current conditions at snow course sites are indicating significantly higher than normal water content amounts in the snow for this time of...
Overnight winter weather parking ban in effect on Saturday, March 4 from 7 pm to 7 am Sunday, March 5
La version française suit Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Saturday, March 4 between 7 pm and 7 am Sunday, March 5 across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road...
City will be sending reminder calls to those who have not completed VUT declarations
La version française suit The City will be phoning those remaining residential property owners who have not yet completed their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations, to remind them about the March 16 deadline. If a declaration is not filed – even if it is a principal...
March 3: UPDATES from Ottawa Public Health
La version française suit Black Mental Health Week (BMHW), March 1-7th 2023 BMHW is an opportunity to bring together the Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition (OBMHC) members and community partners to share expertise and celebrate innovative leadership in mental health...
Seasonal load restrictions for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa
La version française suit Beginning on Wednesday, March 15, seasonal load restrictions will be in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will be prohibited on roads where restriction...
NOTEBOOK: Council approves the 2023 Budget
La version française suit After a month of review, discussion, debate and public consultation, on Wednesday our Council approved the 2023 budget. It got off to an interesting start when the proceedings were interrupted by a small protest. Once the protesters were...
Council approves City’s 2023 budget
La version française suit Today, Council passed the 2023 Budget, which prioritizes affordable housing and protection for those most at risk in our community, greater equity, inclusion and diversity, reliable and affordable public transportation, safe and reliable...
Free Family Skate on March 24
La version française suit NOTE: Registration is now full! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on March 24. Come join me and my team on for a free family skate. Friday, March 24, 2023 6:15pm – 7:05pm CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road) Please note: Children aged 10 and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 1, 2023
(Councillor Glen with Leigh Couture from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre.) Our newsletter is published every Wednesday and reaches over 8,300...
Committee approves draft budget for community and social services, recreation and parks
La version française suit The City’s Community Services Committee today recommended Council approve its portions of the Draft Budget for 2023, which represents a $1.3-billion total gross operating budget, and capital investments totaling $61.6 million. To help...
March 2023 multicultural calendar / Calendrier multiculturel – mars 2023
La version française suit Francophonie Month All over the world, Francophones and Francophiles celebrate the French language and the Francophonie during the month of March, culminating with International Francophonie Day on March 20th. Irish Heritage Month Irish...
Special advisory: overnight winter weather parking ban in effect from 7 pm on Tuesday, February 28 to 7 am on Wednesday, March 1
Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Tuesday, February 28 between 7 pm and 7 am on Wednesday, March 1 across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations....
March 11: Councillor Chat
La version française suit Join us on Saturday, March 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm for our next Councillor Chat. We’ll be in-person, at Brown’s Independent Grocer, Stittsville. This is an informal drop-in where residents can meet Councillor Glen, ask a question, share...
Diversity Advisory Committee: New members welcome
La version française suit We're looking for new members to be a part of our Stittsville Diversity Advisory Committee. This group advises my office on community issues relating to diversity and anti-racism in Stittsville and more broadly in the City of Ottawa. They're...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 25, 2023
From the rink at Lee Boltwood Park at Abbott & Malahat. This week: It's cold! If you see someone who needs help due to the cold, call 3-1-1. You can also call 9-1-1 if it's a medical emergency. See a pothole? Call 3-1-1 Automated Speed Enforcement - one additional...
