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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...
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...
