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Mayor Watson declares state of emergency for Ottawa due to ongoing demonstration
La version française suit Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due to the ongoing demonstration. Declaring a state of emergency reflects the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / February 5, 2022
Councillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 5, 2022. This week: Thanking volunteers who help maintain outdoor rinks, including the rink at Pioneer Plains Park in Jackson Trails Stittsville's Amatur Raheem Salam-Alada receives a Black History Month Community...
Ottawa Police Service Implements Increased Measures to Protect Downtown Neighbourhoods
Ottawa police issued this press release on Monday morning. You can follow updates throughout the weekend at ottawapolice.ca and via Twitter at @ottawapolice La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service and its partners are implementing a surge and contain...
NOTEBOOK: Ending the demonstration downtown
La version française suit I share the concerns of many residents who have contacted me over the past six days about the demonstration downtown. I want to elaborate on an update that I shared yesterday in my email newsletter. This demonstration has put downtown Ottawa...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Scott Phelan and the Stittsville hockey community
La version française suit (This is the latest in a series of stories about people in Stittsville who make a difference in our community . If you have a suggestion for someone we should interview, please contact us.) Hearing cheers, feeling wind whizzing over cheeks,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 29, 2022
Councillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, January 29, 2022. Live from the skating rink at Fringewood Park. This week: - COVID-19 vaccine access (including a weekend vaccine clinic hosted by the Ottawa Birth & Wellness Centre) - Stittsville Volunteer Connect:...
REMINDER: New Transportation Master Plan Phase 3 Public Engagement
(Originally posted December 23, 2021) La version française suit The draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP) policies and proposed active transportation projects are now available online to the project website. Residents are invited to provide feedback on the policies...
REMINDER: Take the Active Transportation Candidate Project Survey
(Originally posted December 23, 2021) La version française suit Last summer, our office posted a survey to identify missing links in Stittsville for cyclists and pedestrians (aka “active transportation”). This was part of the City of Ottawa’s ongoing work to update...
NOTEBOOK: A complete list of LRT reviews, audits, and investigations
La version française suit Back in the fall, I asked City staff for a complete list of any LRT reviews, audits or investigations that have been launched by City Council or staff. Their response is included below. Note that this list doesn't include the Ottawa Light...
City prepares restart of drop-in recreation activities, reduces winter registered programs
La version française suit With the Province of Ontario relaxing restrictions on Monday, January 31, the City will resume drop-in recreation and cultural activities at select locations with 50 per cent capacity levels. Select facilities listed on ottawa.ca will...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 22, 2022
La version française suit Saturday morning update near Paul Lindsay Park in the Amberwood area. This week: Community support for families affected by fires Cleaning up from Monday's storm: Thank you & tips (parking, hydrants, frozen pipes, tobogganing & more)...
List of government COVID-19 support programs/resources for small businesses
La version française suit (as of January 18, 2022) City of Ottawa Economic support and recovery Resources for businesses and workers Province of Ontario For a full overview of programs, click here Small business recovery resources (fewer than 100 employees)...
Ask Glen Anything: Councillor Chat January 27
La version française suit https://youtu.be/1N8goyI8D4g Join Councillor Glen on Thursday, January 27, 2022 for his next Councillor Chat. He’ll take your questions live from 7 pm to 8 pm about any topic relating to Stittsville. Participate via the Zoom link below or...
Ottawa Public Health resuming after-school COVID-19 vaccine clinics to increase vaccine accessibility
La version française suit As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Ottawa Public Health is shifting capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine clinics. This shift is intended to support vaccination of individuals and families by bringing clinics closer to where people...
A list of outdoor rinks in Stittsville (2022)
Skating is a great way to stay active during the winter months, and there are plenty of rinks in Stittsville to lace 'em up and get some practice. This year we have 13 outdoor rinks in our community, each one maintained 100% by community volunteers. If you'd like to...
Annual Frozen Water Service Pipes Notices
La version française suit Winter can be tough on residents, and also on our infrastructure. Ottawa’s recent extreme cold weather has deepened the frost in the ground, which can lead to frozen water service pipes for some residents. The City’s Water Services team is...
Update on sledding conditions and safety tips
La version française suit With the new blanket of snow, the City has lifted the “no sledding advisory” on its sanctioned sledding hills. Everyone should take safety precautions, including observing hill conditions and wearing a helmet. Sled only at hills...
Significant Weather Event declared, parking ban to be in effect from 7 pm Monday to 7 pm Tuesday
La version française suit Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for tomorrow, January 17. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. The Roads and Parking Services team will be out maintaining the City’s sidewalks, roads...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 15, 2022
Saturday morning update live from the skating rink at Village Square Park. - Thanks to outdoor rink volunteers, including the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association - New: Stittsville Volunteer Connection: https://glengower.ca/volunteers/ - COVID-19 vaccination updates;...
Anti-Racism Strategy public town halls January 15 and 20
This year, the City of Ottawa will develop its first Anti-Racism Strategy, which will include strategic actions, key performance indicators and expected outcomes to confront systemic racism in Ottawa’s systems and structures. To help inform the strategy, the...
