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Committee approves concept plan for development of Stittsville South

La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a concept plan and an Official Plan amendment to allow the future development of a residential subdivision south of Stittsville. The proposed development includes low-rise housing, two new...

Committee reviews climate action progress, sets path for future priorities

La version française suit The Environment and Climate Change Committee received an update on efforts to advance climate action in line with the City’s Climate Change Master Plan. The City of Ottawa has made significant progress, with more than $1.1 billion invested in...

October 4: Official Naming Ceremony for Constantine Luty Park

La version française suit Join us on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at Constantine Luty Park for a Commemorative Naming Ceremony. This event will be hosted by Councillor Glen Gower. There will be a few short speeches followed by an unveiling of the park plaque and...

NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s plan to improve reliability

(This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter.) Why is OC Transpo struggling to deliver consistent, reliable bus service? What is being done to fix it? And how long will it take? It’s tough right now to be using transit in Ottawa. What I hear from...

Geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove trail

La version française suit We received this notice from Glenview Homes about upcoming geotechnical testing along the Henry Walker Grove Trail, located west of the West Ridge neighbourhood between Hazeldean and the Trans Canada Trail: As you are aware, Glenview has...

Help shape the future of housing in our city

Originally published August 29, 2025 La version française suit Ottawa is a vibrant and growing city, with many people choosing to live, work and play here. However, access to affordable housing remains a critical and complex issue. Many residents who live on low and...

Fall Community Cleanup – Call for Volunteers!

Originally published September 5, 2025 La version française suit On Saturday, September 20 from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m., join Councillor Glen's team and the Rotary Club of Ottawa–Stittsville at WJ Bell Rotary Peace Park (1751 Main Street, between Brigade Ave and Fernbank...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 13, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park ahead of today’s Butter Tart Festival. https://youtu.be/Wv8drsjSkmI This week’s updates: Butter Tart Festival today; also Applefest Reminder about stopping for school buses Council Approves 2026 budget directions A...

NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on September 11, 2025

La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Committee this week: Stage 2 O-Train East and West Extensions Final construction activities and system testing on the O-Train East Extension are nearing completion. On September 13 and 14, a...

Committee receives audit of development application review process and discusses planned improvements

La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today and received an audit report on the system for reviewing development applications, a key process in the City’s work to increase housing supply and affordability. After discussing the audit...

UPDATE: Official Plan Amendment for Stittsville South (W-4) coming to committee on September 17

UPDATE: This application was approved by City Council on September 24, 2025. La version française suit The Official Plan Amendment application for the lands known as Stittsville South (W-4) is on the agenda for Planning and Housing Committee on September 17, 2025. The...

O-Train Line 1 closed September 13 and 14 for East Extension performance testing

La version française suit O-Train Line 1 will be closed and full R1 service will run this weekend as planned work continues to prepare for the launch of the O-Train East Extension to Trim Station. Following the successful completion of integration activities,...

City releases final draft of the new Zoning By-law

La version française suit The City has released the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built “as of right”, without having to seek specific permission. The new Zoning By-law will implement the policies and...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 6, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m in front of Flewellyn-Jones House on Fernbank Road. https://youtu.be/v5lsjU3pB5g This week’s updates: Update on the fire at Flewellyn-Jones House, and a bit of history Stittsville Muslim Association - support from the community...

September 2025: Multicultural and Human Rights Calendar

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

Are vaccinations on your back-to-school checklist?

La version française suit As children head back to the classroom, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding families to take precautions to help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases by ensuring their children and youth are up to date with their routine...

New website helps patrons and venue owners explore Ottawa at Night

La version française suit The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office has launched the Ottawa at Night website to help build awareness for the city’s nightlife, to promote nightlife safety and to assist nightlife businesses. The site caters mostly to individuals who want to...