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NOTEBOOK: An update on speed cameras and school zone safety
La version française suit When the Provincial government banned Automated Speed Enforcement (speed radar cameras) last fall, we all predicted an increase in speeding. New data confirms that's exactly what has happened. City staff measured before-and-after speeds at...
Call for volunteers – Earth Day cleanup at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park
Originally published on April 6, 2026 La version française suit Take action this Earth Day by helping care for our community and our planet. A community cleanup is a simple but powerful way to make a difference, and every individual effort counts. Join Councillor Glen...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 18, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators in Stittsville. The Sens start the playoffs on the road in Carolina, with a game against the Hurricanes this afternoon. https://youtu.be/-eSVlYbzpPY This week’s updates: National...
Committees approve Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law
La version française suit At a special joint meeting today, the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee and the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved a new Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law. The proposed by‑law would allow the...
NOTEBOOK: Map of future transportation projects in Stittsville
La version française suit The City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) sets out how the city will plan, develop, and operate its walking, cycling, transit and road networks over the next few decades. It’s meant to reflect the City’s new Official Plan (2022) by...
OC Transpo spring service begins Sunday, April 19
La version française suit OC Transpo’s spring service begins Sunday, April 19. This spring’s service includes bus service adjustments, seasonal schedule changes, and adjustments for construction. New spring schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before heading out,...
Committee receives by-law report on strong performance, service modernization
La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received the 2025 annual report from By-law and Regulatory Services, outlining how the service responded to growing demand while continuing to exceed response time standards....
Committee approves zoning for new wellness spa in Kanata
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a destination wellness spa in Kanata North. The main spa building would be three storeys tall and would include spa services and a restaurant....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 15, 2026
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 11, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail, at the planet Earth sign just west of Stittsville. https://youtu.be/9fNxdRUo7bU This week’s updates: Cleaning the Capital - activities in Stittsville Waste pick-up reminders City partnership with Build Canada Homes...
Partnership with Build Canada Homes promises 3,000 new homes, with focus on affordable and supportive housing
La version française suit In a joint meeting today, the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee advanced a partnership with the federal government to support 3,000 affordable and market rental homes in Ottawa. The majority of...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on April 9, 2026
La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee on Thursday, April 9. Restoring full O-Train Line 1 service OC Transpo continues to work with Rideau Transit Group (RTG) and Alstom to implement a condition monitoring system, replace the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 9, 2026
Council approves refreshed 10-year plan to improve housing stability, reduce homelessness
La version française suit Council today approved a refreshed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The long-term roadmap will also rely on annual work plans to help measure progress on efforts to improve housing stability and support residents experiencing or at risk...
PHOTOS: Celebrating gold medalist Collinda Joseph
La version française suit It was an honour to proclaim April 4 as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa on behalf of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Collinda recently captured a gold medal with Canada’s wheelchair curling team at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, an...
Committee approves revitalization framework for downtown Ottawa
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan that recognizes a strong downtown economy is foundational to increasing investment, attracting and retaining talent, fostering...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 4, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m along Poole Creek in the Wyldewood neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/7KmDUc1wEO4 This week’s updates: Happy Easter and Happy Passover TODAY: Celebrating Collinda Joseph’s gold medal at CARDELREC-Goulbourn Cleaning the Capital, including a...
April 4: Celebrating Stittsville’s Gold Medal Paralympian Collinda Joseph
Originally published on March 27, 2026 Join us on Saturday, April 4 at CARDELREC–Goulbourn (1500 Shea Road) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to celebrate Stittsville’s own Collinda Joseph and her gold medal performance in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Paralympic Winter...
Easter Weekend schedule changes (2026)
Originally published on March 31, 2026 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1...
NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s fleet numbers begin to stabilize with the arrival of more electric buses
La version française suit This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. For the week of March 22-28, OC Transpo had an average of 542 buses available for weekday service – a marked improvement from early January, when that number was as low as 467. OC...
