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Ottawa’s new 3-item garbage limit starts September 30, 2024
La version française suit Details regarding the new garbage limit On Monday, September 30, the City of Ottawa will introduce a limit of three items of garbage to be picked up at the curb on collection day. A garbage item could be a garbage bag, a garbage...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca Weekly events Every Saturday: Stittsville Park Run The “Ottawa-Carleton Trailway” park run starts on the Trans Canada Trail right by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge and will run along Robert Grant...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 7, 2024
Good morning! Today I'm at Village Square Park on a very rainy Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/TdFdhNiLbMk Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app & subscribe. Aussi disponibles en balado sur...
Update: New Zoning By-law info session on September 11
(Originally published August 19) We will be co-hosting a Stittsville-Kanata virtual community information session on Ottawa’s proposed new Zoning By-law with Councillor Cathy Curry and Councillor Allan Hubley on Wednesday, September 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on...
Committee moves to make City planning processes more efficient
La version française suit The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved changes to City planning processes that would make the review of development applications more efficient, accelerating the construction of much needed housing across Ottawa. The...
An update on the City of Ottawa’s financial status before Budget 2025
La version française suit A comprehensive update on the City of Ottawa’s financial situation was presented to Council, in which the City reaffirmed its commitment to strong financial management amid ongoing economic challenges. The update offers a picture of the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: September 5, 2024
Bobolink road closure, September 3-6, 2024
La version française suit Teraflex Ltd, is working on behalf of Hydro Ottawa completing civil work which will include installing a cast in place Hydro Ottawa manhole located at the North / West corner of Robert Grant Ave and Bobolink Ridge with duct work that will run...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Sunday Hours Resume at Certain OPL Branches OPL is a one-stop-shop for research, study, and leisure needs. The Library is ideal for revving up minds, exploring creativity, and pursuing new activities and ideas. OPL is there to inspire learning and growth and to...
UPDATE: 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road at Planning and Housing Committee on September 11
The Zoning By-Law Amendment proposal from Devmont for their development at 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road is on the agenda at the Planning and Housing Committee meeting on September 11, 2024. The site is currently vacant and is located on the south side of Hazeldean...
September 2024 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...
Light Rail Sub-Committee receives updates on O-Train extensions and preparations for Lines 2 and 4 trial running
La version française suit The City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee received a progress update today on the O-Train extension project. Presentation: Stage 2 Light Rail Project Update The Sub-Committee heard that the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has reached...
Committee approves affordable housing, residential tower near future Sherbourne Station
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to facilitate one six-storey and one 16-storey residential building on Cleary Avenue, within the Unitarian campus north of Richmond Road. The six-storey...
Labour Day schedule changes 2024
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 2. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 28, 2024
Beaches are now closed for the season, no lifeguard supervision
La version française suit The City reminds everyone that municipal beaches are now closed for the season, and no longer have lifeguard supervision or water-quality testing. To protect yourself and your family, please do not swim at these locations or any unsupervised...
Ottawa Public Health encourages families to help prevent the spread of illness and get up to date on vaccines as children go back to school
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 infectious diseases. With the fall season approaching, we typically see an increase in respiratory...
August 26: electrical equipment replacement and power outage on Porter Street
On August 26, 2024, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact customers located on Porter Street. To undertake this work safely, a planned power interruption will be required. We recognize that construction and power outages can be...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: August 21, 2024
Ottawa Public Health encourages residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes as eastern equine encephalitis virus is confirmed in a local horse
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents protect themselves against mosquito bites to reduce the risk from eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV). A horse in Ottawa has recently tested positive for...