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5000 Robert Grant: Site Plan Control application
The City has received a Site Plan Control application for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue, located along the east side of Robert Grant Avenue, between Abbott Street East and Bobolink Ridge, in the Fernbank neighbourhood. The applicant is planning to build three apartment...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca January 2025 January 28: Primary Care Health Hub information meeting We’re hosting an information meeting about bringing a primary care health hub to Kanata-Stittsvillle at a site on Maple Grove Road. Similar projects in...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Library Service Highlight: Employment Support Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. This service is available once a month at the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / January 11, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the Bandmaster Park skating rink in Fairwinds, one of 14 outdoor rinks in Stittsville this winter. https://youtu.be/d1SCKdCK4q8 Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app...
A list of outdoor rinks in Stittsville (2025)
Skating is a great way to stay active during the winter months, and there are plenty of rinks in Stittsville to lace 'em up and get some practice. This year we have 14 outdoor rinks in our community, each one maintained 100% by community volunteers – so please say a...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: January 8, 2025
January 28: Primary Care Health Hub information meeting
We’re hosting an information meeting about bringing a primary care health hub to Kanata-Stittsvillle at a site on Maple Grove Road. Similar projects in other municipalities in Ontario have been successful in attracting physicians, registered nurses, and other health...
UPDATE: 37 Wildpine at Planning and Housing Committee on January 15, 2025
The Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 37 Wildpine Court is on the agenda for the January 15, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee. The site is located at the end of both Wildpine Court and Ravenscroft Court. A temporary turnaround for Wildpine...
Complete your Vacant Unit Tax declaration before March 20
Homeowners are reminded to complete their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration for each residential property they own before the March 20 deadline. A $250 late fee will be applied to declarations submitted after the deadline. To complete the declaration,...
ALL ABOARD! LRT Line 2/4 weekday service starts Monday
Weekday service on LRT Lines 2 and 4 launches on Monday, January 6, 2024, serving Carleton University, the Ottawa Airport, Little Italy, South Keys, Riverside South, and more. For now they'll run Monday-Friday, 6am-12pm, and service will increase to 7 days in the...
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Councillor Assistant
La version française suit Make a difference in your community! We’re looking for an individual to join our team as a Councillor Assistant in our Stittsville office starting in February 2025. This is a full-time position, focused on problem solving and community...
Q&A: Automated Speed Enforcement (photo radar) in Stittsville
La version française suit Stittsville now has three Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras, also known as photo radar devices. Here's more information about where they are, and how they work. Remember, there is a very simple way to avoid getting a ticket: just...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (January 2025)
(Photo: Blackstone Village under construction in January 2025, at 360 Bobolink near Robert Grant Avenue.) Stittsville and Kanata continue to be the fastest growing areas of the City. There are just over 20 residential projects in our community that are in various...
January 2025 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...
Winter storm resources
(Originally posted January 9, 2024.) 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...
Happy Holidays • Joyeuses Fêtes
(Bob, Juliana, Catherine, Kera, Amélie, Councillor Glen. Not pictured: Aline.) Happy Holidays • Joyeuses Fêtes Merry Christmas • Joyeux Noël Happy Hanukkah • Joyeux Hanoucca Joyous Kwanzaa • Joyeux Kwanzaa As we reach the end of 2024, our team would like to wish you...
425 Culdaff Road zoning variance at Committee of Adjustment (January 14)
The Committee of Adjustment (CoA) will consider an application for a minor variance from the Zoning By-law to permit a reduced number of resident parking spaces for a proposed apartment building at 425 Culdaff Road. The subject site is located at the northeast corner...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / December 21, 2024
Good morning! My last update of the year comes from this great display of snowmen (snowpeople?) on Beechfern Drive in the Wyldewood neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/4h5i0BfFEbU Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on...
Holiday Season Schedule Changes 2024
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
City offers “Play Free Saturdays” for kids and youth in 2025
La version française suit Children and youth, age 17 and under, can take part in free drop-in swimming, skating and gym sports at City recreation facilities every Saturday in 2025. These free drop-in programs on Saturdays continue to allow children and youth to...
