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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...
Councillor’s Speaker Series: Elie Nasrallah
(originally published February 14) La version française suit March 7, 2023 @ 6:30pm Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library (1637 Stittsville Main) Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/councillors-speaker-series-elie-nesrallah-tickets-543159965077 ...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 23, 2023
(A big congrats to Stittsville's Crystal Hawkins, who recently received a Community Police Award. She received the Merit award, awarded to a member of the public for an act of unselfish assistance or demonstration of unique concern for the safety and well-being of...
Special advisory: daytime winter weather parking ban in effect on Thursday, February 23 from 10:00am to 7:00pm
La version française suit Due to weather conditions, a daytime winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Thursday, February 23 between 10 am and 7 pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations....
February 22: Updates from Ottawa Public Health
La version française suit 2021 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) results Today, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) released their Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) results. The OSDUHS is a population survey of Ontario...
Committee invests in climate priorities, water and waste diversion
La version française suit The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2023, including investments that support climate change resiliency and adaptation, and in the programs and infrastructure that deliver essential...
Volunteers needed for a new youth drop-in program
The Stittsville Youth Homework Centre (SYHC) is a Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville venture with the organizational support of my team. Its purpose is to provide a safe, quiet and supportive environment for students in Grades 9 through 12, to do their homework and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 18, 2023
At Joe Lewis Park in Potter’s Key. This week: A message about hateful graffiti and speaking out against racism March 7: Councillor's Speaker Series with Elie Nesrallah LRT and the Transportation Safety Board letter Budget Q&A recap Potholes: call 3-1-1 Coyote...
Audit Committee receives convoy protest audit
La version française suit Today, the City’s Audit Committee received the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit of the City’s response to the convoy protest. In its report, the Office of the Auditor General noted that prior to the convoy’s arrival, the...
Free income tax clinic for Stittsville residents
La version française suit Our office is hosting free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Volunteers will help eligible residents file their tax returns. Clinics will run from March 4 to April 30 by appointment. Contact glen.gower@ottawa.ca...
February 16: Updates from Ottawa Public Health
La version française suit Make Family Day an Active Day! Family Day is a great opportunity to be active with your family. Being active together is fun and will help your children to be active for life. The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines advise us to move more, reduce the...
NOTEBOOK: Measures are in place to ensure LRT is safe
La version française suit On Wednesday, OC Transpo released a Rail Safety Advisory letter from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) outlining findings from their investigation into the LRT's vehicle axle bearing assemblies. Memo: Transportation Safety Board of Canada...
