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Para Transpo Talk Sessions: February 12 and 13
La version française suit You’re invited to Para Transpo Talk on Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13. Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons....
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca February 2025 February 8: Jamming for Jack Let’s get together along with local bands to help raise funds to find a cure for SPG4 so that Jack will be able to continue to run and have fun with his younger brothers and...
February 22: Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Lionhearts
(Originally published January 24, 2025) I hope you'll join us on Saturday, February 22 for the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in support of Lionhearts Inc. What is the walk? The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly fundraising walk (2km or...
Ample lands in Ottawa for residential growth, Committee hears
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today received a land-survey report showing Ottawa has ample lands to support the growth projections of the City’s Official Plan, as well as direction outlined by the Government of Ontario in the Provincial...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: February 5, 2025
RECAP: Primary Care Health Hub information meeting
At a community meeting on January 28, Dr. Taylor Ferrier updated residents on plans to build a primary care health hub for Kanata-Stittsville. He's part of a group of doctors that has submitted an application to the Ministry of Health for provincial funding to...
O-Train Line 1 service adjustment on February 9 for Stage 2 testing
La version française suit O-Train Line 1 service will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations on Sunday, February 9 until 11 am. Full Line 1 service will resume by 11 am. During the temporary closure, R1 replacement bus service will run from 8 am to 11:30...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 1, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the skating rink at Upcountry Park, between Upcountry and Allgrove in the Westwind/Hartsmere neighbourhood. This week’s updates: A recap of our Primary Care health hub meeting HART Hub funding for the west end Police warning about suspicious...
Ottawa Police data reveals close to 20,000 collisions in 2024
La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) published an annual report on vehicle collisions, with a total of 19,777 collisions: 16,788 were reported through the CRC and 2,989 required patrol response. Other...
February 2025 Multicultural and 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...
Suspicious incidents in Stittsville prompt safety reminders from police
La version française suit Police have received reports of some suspicious incidents of males knocking on doors in the Stittsville area. Our Community Police Officer is ensuring that all officers in our sector are aware and he has requested additional patrols. Please...
FEBRUARY 26: Traffic safety meeting for Timbermere residents
La version française suit We're hosting an information meeting on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00pm to discuss proposed temporary traffic calming measures on Kittiwake Drive in Timbermere. In response to resident concerns about speeding on Kittiwake, City staff in the...
FEBRUARY 18: Traffic safety meeting for Amberwood residents
La version française suit We're hosting an information meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm to discuss proposed temporary traffic calming measures on Springbrook Drive in Amberwood. In response to resident concerns about speeding on Springbrook, City staff...
Council approves housing taskforce to reduce red tape and encourage more builds
La version française suit Council today approved developing a new housing taskforce that will evaluate ideas to advance housing projects and reduce approval times for development applications. Staff will report back to a joint meeting of the Planning and Housing...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: January 29, 2025
January 28: Primary Care Health Hub information meeting
UPDATE: Registration for the in-person event is now full, however we will have a live video stream courtesy of iSiLIVE. Link to live video stream La version française suit Originally published January 7, 2025 We’re hosting an information meeting about bringing a...
6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (Stittsville South W-4): Official Plan Amendment application
The City of Ottawa has received an Official Plan Amendment application for 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (known as Stittsville South W-4) to lift the "Future Neighbourhood Overlay" and allow for the development of a residential subdivision. The...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 25, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the skating rink at Pioneer Plains Park in Jackson Trails. Thank you to all of the hardworking volunteers at every one of our 14 outdoor rinks in Stittsville. This week’s updates: Primary Care Health Hub info meeting on Tuesday, January 28...
Get involved in your city: join a committee or board
La version française suit Make a difference in your community by volunteering on one of the City of Ottawa’s committees or boards. The City is recruiting residents to be public members on the following committees or boards: Ottawa Board of Health (1 position)...
425 Culdaff Road zoning variance at Committee of Adjustment (January 14)
UPDATE: On January 14, the Committee of Adjustment approved this minor variance application to permit a reduced number of residential parking spaces for a proposed apartment building (177 spaces, instead of the required 212 under the Zoning By-Law). This development...
