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NOTEBOOK: Reflecting on my time as councillor
This post originally appeared on StittsvilleCentral.ca. Thank you to Lesley and Russ for inviting me to write this. La version française suit With just a few more days left in my term of office, my team and I are winding down our office activities and preparing to...
Council approves improvements to wastewater services in Ottawa’s west end
La version française suit Council today approved a new wastewater operations hub in Stittsville East that will help improve response times for residents in Ottawa's west end. To support the new hub, the City approved a 10-year lease for office and warehouse space on...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (November 2026)
La version française suit There are over 30 residential projects in Stittsville that are in various stages of the approval and pre-construction process. Here’s the latest information that we have as of early November 2026. Hazeldean corridor 560 Hazeldean...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 11, 2026
Info on upcoming OLT hearing for 6435 Fernbank & 6437 Flewellyn urban expansion appeal
La version française suit Our office has received several inquiries about an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal appeal hearing related to lands at 6435 Fernbank Road & 6437 Flewellyn Road in Stittsville. Some background: Earlier this year, Claridge Homes applied to...
UPDATE: Kanata-Stittsville Primary Care Health Hub at the Maple Grove site
La version française suit Update (November 10): Members of the Finance and Economic Development Committee unanimously passed my motion to re-start a RFO process to transfer the Maple Grove land for use as a primary care health facility. You can watch the committee...
Public engagement on waste management, landfilling, and incineration
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is seeking public feedback on future options for managing garbage. While the City has secured additional landfill capacity, it is also exploring waste-to-energy incinerators as an option for managing the residual...
Thank you for making Stittsville Main Street bloom!
A big thank you to the local businesses, community groups and resident sponsors who stepped up to support this year's hanging flower basket program on Stittsville Main Street. These baskets add so much colour and character to our community, and they are a great...
Remembrance Day schedule changes (2026)
Photo: Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Stittsville Cenotaph 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 Wednesday, November 11. Client...
West district traffic blitz yields 101 charges – 87% were speeding offences
La version française suit Members of the Ottawa Police Service West District Traffic Unit conducted a targeted traffic enforcement blitz throughout the weekend, focusing on speeding and other high-risk driving behaviours on major roadways across Ottawa. Using data-led...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca November 2026 November 14: Holly Jolly Christmas at Stittsville United Church The Stittsville United Church Women are holding their 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Event from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A table with delicious...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 7, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m across from the Stittsville Legion, ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11. Please join us for the ceremony on Wednesday at the Stittsville Cenotaph, located in front of Johnny Leroux Arena. This week’s updates: Commemorative Street Naming for...
City honours local veteran through its Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans Program
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) La version française suit Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was joined by special guests this week to commemorate the late Major (Ret'd) Gerald (Gerry) Stanley Wharton by naming an Ottawa street in his honour. This tribute is made possible through...
Memo: O-Train east extension update
The following is correspondence received from OC Transpo General Manager Rick Leary on Wednesday, November 4, providing an update on the O-Train eastern extension between Blair and Trim stations. La version française suit Work continues toward the safe and reliable...
Fraudulent email posing as City sports field and facility allocation
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has been made aware of a fraudulent email posing as the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department, offering sports teams and groups a special priority offer to reserve sports fields and diamonds for next season....
NOTEBOOK: End-of-term transition notes
(Photo: McCurdy Maple Grove on Abbott Street, October 2026) La version française suit My term as your city councillor ends on November 14, and councillor-elect Chelsea Walton will take over the role on November 15. We're working together over the next few weeks to...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 4, 2026
Upcoming Environmental Assessment at 32 & 34 Friendly Crescent
La version française suit The City of Ottawa will be conducting environmental drilling work at the vacant, city-owned properties at 32 and 34 Friendly Crescent on Friday, November 6 and Monday, November 9, 2026. There will not be any work conducted over the weekend or...
One-day COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinic: November 14 at the Richmond Arena
La version française suit To support rural communities with limited pharmacy access, Ottawa Public Health is offering a one-day clinic in Richmond. Community members can book an appointment using this link or the QR code included on the attached poster. Walk-ins will...
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 in Stittsville will have parking restrictions this winter, and are listed below. Please check the signs in your...
