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DECEMBER 6, 2025: Stittsville Parade of Lights
Originally published November 29, 2025 La version française suit The Stittsville Parade of Lights takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. It starts at 6:00 pm and runs along Stittsville Main Street from Brown’s Your Independent Grocer to Carleton Cathcart Street....
Staff report and final draft of the New Zoning By-law is now available
La version française suit The staff report for the final draft of the new Zoning By-law is now available on the City’s eScribe page for the December 17 Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, which will...
NOTEBOOK: Supporting the Stittsville Food Bank
Earlier this week I dropped in to the Stittsville Food Bank to check in with Theresa Qadri, the organization’s Chair. She says that December is always their busiest time of year, with donations ramping up as the need continues to grow. They expect to serve well over...
NOTEBOOK: Results of our Budget 2026 survey
For the last several weeks we have been asking Stittsville residents to share their feedback about the 2026 Draft Budget. We've held three pop-up activities at local grocery stores where we talked to dozens of residents on a wide variety of topics. And close to 550...
DECEMBER 7-8: Hydro Ottawa equipment replacement and planned power outage on Stittsville Main
Hydro Ottawa will be completing work, resulting in an overnight planned power outage. On Sunday, December 7 through Monday, December 8, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact customers on Stittsville Main Street. For Hydro Ottawa to...
Celebrating the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign
This morning we celebrated the official unveiling of the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign, in front of their community building on Stittsville Main Street. Some background: In August, after an incident of hateful graffiti on the SMA property, the community came...
UPDATE: Construction is starting on the Idylea Linear Park and pathway
La version française suit Taggart is beginning construction this week on Idylea Linear Park and pathway. It's located along the western edge of the new Idylea community, and east of homes on Caribou Street, Liard Street, and John Sidney Crescent. In the final design,...
Committee moves to permit development of nearly 1,700 new homes
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved Official Plan and zoning amendments that would facilitate highrise developments with nearly 1,700 new homes. Near Dow’s Lake Station, at the gateway to Little Italy, the approved amendments...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: December 3, 2025
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca Ongoing events Every Saturday: Stittsville Parkrun The “Ottawa-Carleton Trailway” parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant...
Finance and Corporate Services Committee approves Draft Budget 2026
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved Draft Budget 2026, which outlines key investments in City governance, Office of the City Clerk, City Manager’s Office, Rail Construction, Housing Solutions and Investment Services,...
Winter storm resources
La version française suit We've collected some links with useful local information to help you through the winter storm. When there's severe weather, stay at home if you can. If you have to head out, check the conditions first, go slow, and stay safe! Weather...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 29, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Goulbourn Recreation Complex, or as we’ve known it since 2019: CARDELREC–Goulbourn. This week we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the facility with some of the people who were instrumental in getting the facility built back in the...
Committee receives audits of Ottawa Paramedic Service and Council expenses
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today and received audits examining Ottawa Paramedic Services and Council expenses. Committee members reviewed the findings of the audits and learned about the City’s plans to address the...
DECEMBER 11: Coyote information session with Coyote Watch Canada
Originally posted November 21, 2025 La version française suit Join us for an information session with Coyote Watch Canada (CWC). During this session, attendees will learn about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions. CWC is a...
Stitt Street Park playground renewal concept designs
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is looking for your feedback on the concept design for the renewal of the Stitt Street Park, located at 19 Stitt Street. The existing play structure is at the end of its lifespan and does not meet current safety and...
6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications related to the development of two high-rise buildings at 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road. The development proposes to include 457 residential units,...
December 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...
STAVINGA: The story of Goulbourn Recreation Complex
La version française suit Janet Stavinga was the final Mayor of Goulbourn Township before amalgamation, and the first City Councillor for Stittsville in the new City of Ottawa. These are the memories that she shared at the CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary...
PHOTOS: Celebrating 25 years at CARDELREC-Goulbourn (Goulbourn Recreation Complex)
La version française suit On November 25, 2025 we marked the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, now known as CARDELREC–Goulbourn. Town Crier Daniel Richer Dit Laflêche opened the ceremony with a proclamation, as he did in 2000 for the...
