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City moves forward on Inclusionary Zoning, “renoviction” policy

La version française suit At a special joint meeting on June 16, the Planning Committee and the Community & Protective Services Committee endorsed an approach to implement inclusionary zoning in Ottawa. This aims to help increase the supply of affordable housing...

Road Closure Notice: 11-19 Trailway Circle

La version française suit As part of the 11-19 Trailway Circle Project, BG Excavating Limited will be connecting new Sewer and Water services. WHAT: Construction activities resulting in road closure between Snowy Owl Trail and Pine Bluff Trail for the purpose of...

Beechfern Pedestrian Bridge Replacement to start early July

La version française suit Beginning in July, the City of Ottawa will start construction for the replacement of the Beechfern Pedestrian bridge. More information about the project can be found at ottawa.ca/beechfernpedestrianbridge What: The existing wood pedestrian...

Nominations open for 11th Annual Order of Ottawa and Excellence in Coaching Awards

La version française suit The City is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You can complete nominations for both awards either online or by downloading a nomination form from the Order of Ottawa...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 15

Our newsletter is published every Wednesday and reaches over 6,500 residents. Subscribe here... Bulletin hebdomadaire du conseiller Glen :...

City of Ottawa’s Elections Office is Hiring Election Workers to Help Voters Make their Mark

La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Elections Office is hiring election workers to fill a variety of paid positions in the 2022 Municipal Elections. Individuals are needed on: Advance Vote Day 1 on Friday, October 7, 2022; Advance Vote Day 2 on Friday,...

Special curbside collection of tree debris winding down as of Friday, June 24

La version française suit The City advises residents to place their organic storm debris at the curb for special collection before Friday, June 24. Before next Friday, residents who still have tree and other organic debris remaining on their properties should take...

Update from Hydro Ottawa about ongoing storm repairs

La version française suit Here's a note that Hydro Ottawa shared today with City Councillors in several wards, including Stittsville. While power has been restored to all customers impacted by the May 21 storm, crews continue to find debris, including trees and...

Letter from Mayor Watson to Premier Ford about Disaster Recovery Assistance

On Wednesday, City Council passed a motion by Councillor Kitts (seconded by Councillor Gower) calling on the Mayor to formally request that the City of Ottawa be designated an area affected by a natural disaster, so that residents can access provincial financial...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / June 11, 2022

Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 11. Live at Susanna Kemp Park on Ponderosa Street in Abbottsville Crossing. This week: - Storm clean-up continues - A request for Provincial Disaster Recovery Assistance - Free the Free Little Library! -...

Ottawa Paramedic Service launches Mental Wellbeing Response Team

La version française suit The Ottawa Paramedic Service, in partnership with The Ottawa Hospital, has launched the Mental Wellbeing Response Team. This new initiative aims to improve short- and long-term health outcomes for emergency calls received by the Ottawa...

Masks no longer mandatory on public transit but still strongly recommended

La version française suit As determined by the Province of Ontario, masks will no longer be mandatory on public transit starting Saturday, June 11. While wearing a mask will no longer be required by law, Ottawa Public Health still strongly recommends people wear masks...

Abbott Street Road Resurfacing to start in June 2022

(UPDATE JULY 5: Road resurfacing on Abbott Street and Hobin Street in Stittsville is on hold due to an ongoing labour strike by members of LiUNA Local 527.) La version française suit In 2022, there is approximately $88 million for roadway renewal and upgrading rural...

Committee approves spending plan for affordable housing

La version française suit The City’s Planning Committee today approved a spending plan for more than $33.7 million – in part to create new affordable housing through partnerships with housing providers, and in part to stabilize existing projects currently under...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 8

Our newsletter is published every Wednesday and reaches over 6,500 residents. Subscribe here... Bulletin hebdomadaire du conseiller Glen :...

Committee endorses City’s first ever Anti-Racism Strategy

La version française suit The Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved the City’s first Anti-Racism Strategy. It’s a five-year plan to proactively identify and remove systemic barriers in City policies, programs and services, and to realize its vision...

Nominees and recipients of the 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards

La version française suit The 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards ceremony was held on Monday, June 6 in the hall of the Johnny Leroux Arena. This annual event started in 1990, and highlights and celebrates the dedication of volunteers in our community. A special...

June is nesting season for snapping turtles

(Photo: The Queen of the Rideau River / courtesy of Nick Stow, City of Ottawa/La reine de la rivière Rideau / gracieusement offerte par Nick Stow, Ville d’Ottawa.) Originally published June 13, 2020. La version française suit Snapping turtles nest in June. At this...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / June 4, 2022

Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 4, 2022. This week: - Update on power restoration and storm clean-up - Fernbank @ Edenwylde closure/detour - 6310 Hazeldean Road meeting recap - Ottawa Fire Services door knocking - Look out for turtles crossing! -...