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City crews are responding to storm damage / Les équipes de la Ville répondent aux dommages provoqués par la tempête
For storm updates throughout the day: ottawa.ca Visit https://twitter.com/glengower/ Visit https://facebook.com/councillorglen/ Listen to radio stations CFRA (580 AM), 1310 News (1310AM), CBC Radio (91.5 FM) Update - May 22, 1:05am La version française suit...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / May 21 2022
Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, May 21, 2022. - Planetary Pathway launch on the Trans Canada Trail - A note about racism in our community & World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development - "Welcome to Stittsville" - multicultural...
Committee moves to improve accountability for vacant property owners
La version française suit The City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved a new by-law that would hold property owners accountable for managing their vacant buildings and lands through a new permit system. The Vacant Property By-law would require...
Safer Roads Campaign highlights too many fatalities occur on rural roads
La version française suit Safer Roads Ottawa’s new public awareness campaign addresses a key fact: Ottawa sees too many fatal collisions on its rural roadways. The campaign focuses the drivers’ attention on obeying speed limits and watching for potential hazards on...
The Impact of Spongy Moth Outbreak
La version française suit. The City's Forestry Services team is working to lessen the impact of the spongy moth outbreak in Ottawa. Spongy moth is an invasive insect also known as “LDD moth”. It feeds on the foliage of trees during the caterpillar phase of its...
NOTEBOOK: What OC Transpo is doing to reduce bus cancellations
La version française suit I attended today's Transit Commission meeting and focused my questions on recent bus cancellations. We've seen a higher-than-usual number of cancellations in recent weeks – at least one cancellation daily for routes serving Stittsville,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 18
Our newsletter is published every Wednesday and reaches over 6,000 residents. Subscribe here... Bulletin hebdomadaire du conseiller Glen :...
JUNE 4: Councillor Chat (in person!) / Causerie avec le conseiller
La version française suit Join us on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00am-11:00am for our next Councillor Chat. We'll be in-person again, this time at the trailhead on the Trans Canada Trail, located immediately south of Ritual (1510 Stittsville Main). This is an informal...
Victoria Day schedule changes / Changements des horaires pour la fête de la Reine (2022)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 23. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Q&A: What about the traffic on Stittsville Main?
La version française suit Photo by Barry Gray/Photo de Barry Gray Last week we shared details about the recommended Public Realm Plan for Stittsville Main Street, including major improvements for cyclists and pedestrians. Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback...
Project NoiseMaker returns to a street near you – Hear it. See it. Report it.
La version française suit The 3rd edition of Project NoiseMaker began this month in response to community complaints, to reduce the number of collisions, injuries and deaths on our city streets. The Ottawa Police traffic safety initiative acts as a reminder to drivers...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / May 14 2022
Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, May 14, 2022. Live from Sunray Park in the southern end of Stittsville. Tick key giveaway from Ottawa Public Health - email glen.gower@ottawa.ca Family Bike Ride tomorrow - register at https://glengower.ca Stittsville Main...
MAY 15: Stittsville Family Bike Ride
Come join me and my team on May 15th for a Family Bike Ride through Stittsville. It will be a special moment to promote new connections with our community, exercise and appreciate a moment of leisure while enjoying nature. Cyclists of all ages are welcome! Departure:...
Do you know a Stittsville SUPER KID?
La version française suit Paving the way to encourage volunteerism from a young age, the Stittsville Super Kid Award is granted to children, aged 12 and under, who live in Stittsville, and Have demonstrated leadership skills Act as a role model for their peers Have a...
Wildlife Speaker Series: Safe and Responsible Hiking in Natural Areas
La version française suit Wildlife speaker series | City of Ottawa – Happy Trails! Safe and responsible hiking in Natural Areas Spending time outdoors in nature is good for our physical and mental health, and the Ottawa area has a rich diversity of greenspaces and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 11
Our newsletter is published every Wednesday and reaches over 6,000 residents. Subscribe here... Bulletin hebdomadaire du conseiller Glen :...
See the recommended Public Realm Plan for Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit City staff have published a draft of the new Public Realm Plan for Stittsville Main Street. The plan covers the public right-of-way (roads, sidewalks and boulevards) from Hazeldean Road to Bobcat Way, and introduces sidewalks and separate...
They Govern – Become a City Councillor for the Day
La version française suit Equal Voice National Capital Region (EVNCR) invites young women, girls, gender-diverse and gender non-binary youth in Ottawa to become City Councillors for the day for the second year through our program, They Govern. If you, or someone you...
1364-1370 Stittsville Main Street: Site Plan Control Application
Our office hosted a virtual public information session for this application on Thursday, May 19, 2022. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/eDEvBfshp9M The City has received a Site Plan Control application for 1364, 1368, and 1370 Stittsville...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / May 7, 2022
Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, May 7, 2022. Committee approves Shea Woods acquisition 6310 Hazeldean - new development application (east of Carp) Recap - 6015 Fernbank pre-construction meeting Update on Bell fibre installations Update on the City's...
