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July 22 UPDATE: July 1 Extreme Weather Event
La version française suit Operational Update (as of 3 pm, July 22) The City's Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) remains operational. City staff and partner organizations, including St. John Ambulance, Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue (OVSAR), Samaritan's Purse,...
Upcoming Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance
Originally published May 1, 2025 La version française suit UPDATE - July 23, 2026: The in-pond maintenance work at the Paul Lindsay Park Stormwater Management Facility was completed on July 21, and the City's contractor, Goldie Mohr Ltd., is now removing equipment...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca July 2026 POSTPONED: Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park The Stittsville Cricket Club is excited to invite the community to a vibrant Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., bringing...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 22, 2026
2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control
The City has received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 2775 & 2785 Palladium Drive and the unaddressed parcel on Culdaff Road (directly across from 2775 & 2785 Palladium Drive) to permit the development of a destination-oriented...
What should we put in the Ottawa 200 time capsule?
As part of the Ottawa 200 anniversary celebrations, we’re assembling a time capsule to be opened by Ottawa residents 50 years from now. I’m looking for ideas for any Stittsville items that could be included in the capsule – something meaningful and unique that...
Traffic safety measures planned for Stittsville in 2026-2027
A major priority for me in this term has been improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. We have several safety infrastructure projects on the go for 2026 and 2027 including: Speed humps along Maple Grove Road in Fairwinds (2026) A new pedestrian...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling
UPDATE (JULY 20): This work has been postponed until after September 30 to avoid impacts on turtles. Active turtle season runs from April 1 to September 30 in Ontario. it covers the entire turtle reproductive cycle, including the peak nesting season in June, the...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Servicing work for new Fernbank elementary school (Triangle and Honeylocust)
La version française suit Starting August 4, 2026, Akman Construction will be completing water and sanitary service connections for the new Fernbank elementary school at 620 Triangle Street. The work will take place on Triangle Street and Honeylocust Avenue and will...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 18, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Mantra Street near the Bradley-Craig farm. The big red barn recently received a fresh new coat of paint. Over the past few years Richcraft has been restoring both the farmhouse and the barn. Both buildings have heritage designation. This...
AUGUST 15: Celebrating 10 Years of Olympic Gold with Erica Wiebe
La version française suit Ten years ago, Erica Wiebe stood on the Olympic podium in Rio de Janeiro and brought home gold for Canada — and for Stittsville! On August 15, we invite the entire community to come together to celebrate her legacy, inspire the next...
2765 Palladium: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a development application from Broadstreet Properties to construct three new six-storey apartment buildings at 2765 Palladium Drive. The proposal involves the construction of 304 new apartments, supported by...
Summary of City Council on July 15, 2026
La version française suit Council today received an update on the City's response to the July 1 extreme weather event and approved additional measures to support affected residents. Many residents continue to deal with the ongoing impacts of flooding and property...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 15, 2026
RESUBMISSION: Hazeldean at Savage Zoning By-law Amendment
(Originally posted July 10, 2026 and revised/updated July 14, 2026.) La version française suit Earlier this month, city staff received a re-submission of the zoning by-law amendment for the development application at the corner of Hazeldean and Savage Drive. The...
Committee approves plan to help protect Rideau Canal cultural landscape
La version française suit The Built Heritage Committee today approved the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study, developed jointly by the City, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and Parks Canada. The Study establishes a shared understanding of the area's cultural...
4 Baywood: Guardian Angels Elementary School Site Plan Control application
UPDATE (July 14): The site plan application has been approved. Final plans are available on DevApps: https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-12-26-0053/details Originally published May 25, 2026 La version française suit A Site Plan Control application has been...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (July 2026)
(Photo: Homes under construction along Robert Grant Avenue, in Minto's Abbott's Run neighbourhood, July 2026. Travaux de construction résidentielle sur l’avenue Robert Grant, dans le lotissement Abbott’s Run de Minto, juillet 2026.) La version française suit There are...
MEMO: July 1 Extreme Weather Event – rainfall amounts and next steps
La version française suit I remain extremely thankful that Stittsville was not significantly affected by the July 1 storm, considering the large number of homes and businesses affected in other parts of Ottawa. We've been asking residents in Stittsville who had...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 11, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at the stormwater pond between Boulonnais Grove and Paseana Place, and Terry Fox Drive (stormwater facility #1353). Stormwater ponds play a major role in flood control during major rain storms like the one we saw on July 1. This pond provides...
