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Construction notice: Orville Street culvert replacement
Orville Street between Ralphpark Street and Bradley Street will be closed from Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 am to Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The contractor, Goldie Mohr Ltd. will be replacing a culvert. Access for local residents affected in the closure area will be...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca October 2026 October 3: Stittsville Scouts Apple Day Watch for a local scout from the 1st Stittsville Scout's to come to your door, bearing a fresh crisp apple (donated by Jeff and Holly's NoFrills) for you to enjoy, free...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: October 1, 2026
October 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar
La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...
1770 and 1820 Shea Road and 5971 Flewellyn Road: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment application
Update - October 1, 2026 The applicant has submitted a revised proposal with the following changes: New address added to subject lands (5971 Flewellyn Road) Unit count reduced from 360 to 309 Mixed-use commercial/residential block (GM Zone) now included The post below...
Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation October 3
Originally published September 18, 2026 La version française suit Our office will be hosting a pop-up consultation for the new Fernbank District Park on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 11:00 am. You can find us at the southeast corner of the Robert Grant Avenue...
PHOTOS: Marion Gullock Park commemorative naming ceremony
On September 26, a bright and sunny Saturday morning in Stittsville, more than 75 people gathered for a commemorative naming ceremony at Marion Gullock Park. We were joined by Marion's family, including her son Andrew and her daughter Barb who shared some memories of...
Join Us for the Fall 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign!
Originally published August 27, 2026 La version française suit Registration for the Cleaning the Capital Fall 2026 Campaign is now open from August 25 to October 2, 2026. Residents, schools, businesses, and community groups are invited to take part in this city-wide...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 26, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of the new “Field Notes from Stittsville” mural on the side of Pretty Pots on Stittsville Main Street. Funded through Ottawa’s Paint It Up! program, this is a collaboration between artist Sasha French (Birdgirl Arts) and the...
Council matches donations to help flood-impacted residents recover
La version française suit As residents continue to recover from the July 1 extreme weather event, Council today approved matching donations to the Canadian Red Cross appeal. The City will match all donations from Canadian individuals and corporations made through the...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 schedule changes
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Client Services The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre...
Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections will take place from October 1 to 4
La version française suit Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections will take place from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4, between 10 am and 8 pm. During Special Advance Voting Days, eligible electors can vote at any of the 10 voting...
Demolition at 2 Pretty Street to begin late September
This month, the City of Ottawa will begin demolition of the former Pretty Street Community Centre building at 2 Pretty Street in order to prepare the site for future not-for-profit housing. Work is expected to begin in the last week of September. Demolition activities...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 23, 2026
560 Hazeldean development application goes to Planning & Housing Committee October 7
The application for a zoning bylaw amendment at 560 Hazeldean Road will be considered for approval by the City of Ottawa’s Planning & Housing Committee on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The proposal is to rezone the site, which is currently used as a golf practice...
September 25: Planned power interruption on Carp Road, Neil Avenue and Hazeldean Road
La version française suit On September 25, 2026, Hydro Ottawa will be performing electrical infrastructure maintenance that will impact certain customers on Carp Road, Neil Avenue and Hazeldean Road. To complete this work safely, a planned power interruption is...
Progress update on park projects in Stittsville (September 2026)
La version française suit We have several new parks under construction and several older parks receiving upgrades in Stittsville. Here’s the latest information on each project as of September 2026. New parks Fernbank District Park (Abbott/Lift/Clintonia/Rouncey) Draft...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 19, 2026
Good morning! This week I’m at Jo-Jo's Community Garden on Stittsville Main Street. It’s a community garden and quite a special place in Stittsville, run entirely by volunteers. Besides the garden plots they also host special events and activities throughout the year....
SEPTEMBER 18-27: Stittsville Neighbour Days
en francais We’re launching a new Stittsville event called "Stittsville Neighbour Days" to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood. Get to know the people on your street with a potluck, a movie night, a park clean-up, or anything...
Granite Ridge stormwater pond maintenance
Originally published on May 25, 2026 La version française suit UPDATE - September 17, 2026: The pond was dewatered by the contractor, Strathmar Landscape Construction, over the weekend to provide access for the equipment needed to remove the sediment. Per the contract...
