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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 15, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the future site of Fernbank District Park, along Lift Lane / Clintonia Street. https://youtu.be/MoZFhGvavlA This week’s updates: Maplewood Secondary School official opening Thanks to the Legion for the Remembrance Day ceremony Recap of “Are...
NOTEBOOK: 2026 budget highlights for Stittsville residents
Earlier this week the City’s Draft Budget 2026 was tabled at City Council. In case you don't have time to sift through hundreds of pages of budget information, we've put together a few highlights. High-level The budget includes a $5.2 billion operating budget and a...
RECAP: Carp Road construction update meeting
Residents and business owners packed the room on November 13 to get an update from City staff on the latest design and construction timeline for the Carp Road widening project. Meeting materials have now been posted online, and there's a project page...
RECAP: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
On November 10, our office hosted a panel discussion about how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. We've been thinking a lot about climate change lately, with more and more extreme weather hitting our...
November 19: Anti-fraud presentation by OPP
Originally published on October 24, 2025 La version française suit In collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police, our office is hosting a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention on November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St....
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca Ongoing events Until December 15: Drive to Make a Difference From November 1st to December 15th, Kanata Mazda is aiming to collect 2,366 lbs of food donations—equivalent to the weight of a Mazda MX-5. They are serving as a...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Huntmar Drive between Maple Grove and Palladium
🚧 Huntmar Road northbound will be closed from Maple Grove Road to Palladium Drive from November 16-26 for road repair work to widen the eastern paved shoulder. ✅ The southbound lane will stay open for vehicles. 🔀 OC Transpo & traffic detour: Maple Grove → Silver...
NOVEMBER 25: CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary Celebration
La version française suit CARDELREC–Goulbourn is turning 25! Join Councillor Glen Gower and the CARDELREC team as we celebrate 25 years of bringing community together on Tuesday, November 25. The Welcome Reception begins at 6:00 p.m., at CARDELREC Recreation Complex –...
Share your feedback and priorities for the 2026 City Budget
Originally published October 26, 2025 La version française suit The 2026 City of Ottawa budget will be tabled at City Council on November 12, kicking off consultation and committee meetings leading up to the final adoption on December 10. Over the next few weeks we...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 13, 2025
Draft Budget 2026 invests in a safe, reliable and affordable city for everyone
La version française suit Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026, which was tabled today at City Council, invests in the services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city. Draft Budget 2026 proposes a $5.2...
Council approves strategy to address top climate risks
La version française suit Council approves strategy to address top climate risks Council approved Climate Ready Ottawa, a new strategy to help the city prepare for the growing impacts of climate change. Projections show climate change will intensify, bringing more...
NOVEMBER 13: Carp Road construction update
Originally published October 22 La version française suit City staff will be holding a meeting on Thursday, November 13 to provide an update on the latest design and construction timeline for the Carp Road widening project. The meeting will be at Hall A at Tony Graham...
New seasonal winter parking restrictions coming December 1
La version française suit Seasonal winter parking restrictions will be in effect from December 1 to March 31 this winter. Several additional streets will have parking restrictions this winter, and are listed below. Please check the signs in your neighbourhood and make...
November 10: Are we ready? Adapting to climate change and growth
Originally published October 15 La version française suit (Photo: Liard Street after the 2022 derecho) We’re hosting a panel discussion on how Ottawa is preparing for changes due to climate change, population growth and other challenges. How will our infrastructure...
Remembrance Day schedule changes (2025)
Originally published November 5, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Remembrance Day holiday on Tuesday, November 11. Client Service Centres The City’s...
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! November 9,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 8, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Johnny Leroux Arena next to the Stittsville cenotaph. This is where the annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on November 11 at 2:00pm, organized by the Stittsville Legion. https://youtu.be/D-vGC5ExwOo This week’s updates:...
Council approves Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment plan
La version française suit Council approved the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment and construction plan, that invests in a City-owned asset. It includes a new event centre, new north side stands, a new retail space and two residential towers. The approved plan carries an...
Committee supports maintaining current urban boundary with land supply for 25 years of growth
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today recommended refusal of an Official Plan amendment application to expand the urban boundary by 72 hectares for future residential development on lands east of Highway 416 and north of O’Keefe Court. The...
