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NOTEBOOK: Ottawa Police release 2025 crime statistics report

La version française suit I continue to hear a lot of concerns from residents about community safety. Issues like traffic enforcement, police response times, car thefts, racism and hate incidents, and overall visibility of police in our community are the most frequent...

Let’s Bike Month – Discover your ward by bike!

Originally published May 21, 2026 La version française suit Discover your ward by bike: Stittsville is a FREE, in-person workshop which will take a small group on a guided bike ride around Stittsville Ward on June 12 at 1pm, leaving from Rouncey Park. Along the way we...

June 28: Stittsville Family Bike Ride

La version française suit Join us for our fifth annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville! It's a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely weekend bike ride. We'll ride together on a scenic, quiet 5.5km route through...

June 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar

La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 30, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail near Talltree Crescent and the path to Angel Heights. A reminder to call 3-1-1 to report downed trees and branches. This week’s updates: Eid al-Adha Accessibility Day at City Hall Giveaway Weekend May 30-31 Youth...

Ottawa Fire Services maintains reliable response as demand grows

La version française suit Ottawa Fire Services continues to provide emergency response residents can rely on, even as demand grows, according to its 2025 annual report received today by the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee. Ottawa Fire Services...

UPDATE: Stittsville Main Street Public Realm plan

La version française suit Over the past few years we've made some big strides forward to advance improvements on Stittsville Main Street. In 2020 we published a discussion paper called Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street . Hundreds of residents, businesses, and...

JUNE 2-3: Hydro Ottawa equipment replacement and planned power outage on Cosanti, Maverick, Ocala, Orvieto, Painted Sky, and Taliesin

La version française suit On June 2 and 3, 2026, Hydro Ottawa will be installing overhead infrastructure that will impact customers on Cosanti Drive, Maverick Crescent, Ocala Street, Orvieto Way, Painted Sky Way and Taliesin Crescent. To complete this work safely, two...

UPDATE: The sign construction that’s snarling the Queensway

La version française suit For the past few weeks, Ottawa drivers have experienced very heavy traffic in both directions on the Queensway due to lane changes and reductions in place for installation of a new highway sign. Here’s some information provided by City of...

Council approves projects to enhance the downtown and ByWard Market experience

La version française suit Council today approved projects to help revitalize and enhance the downtown and ByWard Market. The funding to support these initiatives will be reallocated from the William Street pedestrian and streetscape project, funded by the...

May 26: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase

La version française suit As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, we’re proud to present the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase, a creative outdoor exhibition celebrating environmental stewardship and community pride. This initiative invited kids and...

May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2

UPDATE: This event will now have a project overview presentation starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. Originally posted on May 3, 2026 La version française suit The second open house for the Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood development plan...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 23, 2026

Good morning! Today I’m at Par-La-Ville Park in the Fairwinds neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Ottawa Race Weekend Queensway traffic School zone traffic calming “Slow Down for Us” signs Councillor Chat TODAY at Food Basics, 10am-12pm Monday: Health Care Equity in...

Proposed “speed cushions” near St. Stephen School and Sacred Heart High School

La version française suit Last fall, the Ontario Government banned the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (speed cameras) anywhere in the province, including school zones. As a replacement, they’ve created a new “Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF)” with $210-million...

Committee takes steps to speed up new home construction in Ottawa

La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved changes to the Official Plan that will help reduce delays in new housing construction. The changes will allow the City to approve new subdivisions faster while still making sure water, sewer...

6250 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 6250 Hazeldean Road. The site is at the corner of Hazeldean and Carp where the Petro-Canada gas station is located. The owner, Suncor, wants...

June is Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa

La version française suit Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike everywhere or want to try for the very first time, everyone is...

Committee expands Rain Ready Ottawa to help more residents protect their homes from flooding

La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a new pilot rebate stream under the City’s Rain Ready Ottawa program to help residents and multi-residential housing providers better manage rainwater and reduce flooding risks. The...