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June 28: Stittsville Family Bike Ride
Originally published June 1, 2026 La version française suit Join us for our fifth annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville! It's a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely weekend bike ride. We'll ride together on a...
JULY 1, 2026: Canada Day events in Stittsville 🇨🇦
Originally published June 14, 2026 La version française suit Before July 1: Show Your Pride 🇨🇦 Before Canada Day, show your pride in Canada by purchasing a lawn sign, "Proudly Canadian" or "Canada - Strong and Free" from the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville. Signs...
City of Ottawa fireworks regulations and safety
(Photos: Canada Day Fireworks 2023 via @love.stittsville) Originally published June 24, 2024 The City reminds residents about the regulations around Canada Day fireworks – including no discharging on public properties, age requirements and maintaining safe operating...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 27, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Banyon Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood. (Does anyone know the history of the park name?) This week’s updates: Wrapping up the Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival Sunday: Stittsville Family Bike Ride Sunday: Hazardous Waste...
Join us for the Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony! (2026) 🇨🇦
Originally published June 14, 2026 La version française suit Councillor Glen invites you to join us on July 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Stittsville sign (Kavanagh Green) for a special Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony. This annual tradition, now in its fifth year, aims...
5100 Robert Grant: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment
The City of Ottawa has received a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5100 Robert Grant Avenue. The site is a vacant rectangular parcel of land extending from the east side of Robert Grant Avenue to the west side of Livery Street. It is designated as...
NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Collinda Joseph
On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved my motion for a commemorative naming in honour of Collinda Joseph. Collinda is a Canadian Paralympic athlete who was a member of Canada’s wheelchair curling team that won bronze at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and...
NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Tysen Lefebvre
On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved a motion I had introduced for a commemorative naming to honour the late Tysen Lefebvre. Tysen was an extraordinary young man whose courage and generosity inspired our entire community. Despite living with Pfeiffer...
UPDATE: Hydro One tree cutting on Maple Grove Road
Photo: Empty land after the trees and vegetation were removed UPDATE (June 26): On Thursday afternoon, our office met with Hydro One to discuss the situation in more detail. During this meeting, we raised several key issues on behalf of the community: We requested...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca June 2026 June 1-30: Let's Bike Month Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike...
Committee receives 2025 Parking Services Annual Report
La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today received the 2025 Parking Services Annual Report. The report highlights ongoing work to provide affordable, secure, accessible and convenient public parking across Ottawa through...
Council modernizes business license rules and reduces red tape
La version française suit Council today approved a new Licensing By-law following a full review of the current rules, modernizing how the City licenses businesses while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens. It removes licensing requirement for group homes,...
Canada Day schedule changes (2026)
La version française suit The City would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only....
OC Transpo summer service begins Sunday, June 28
La version française suit OC Transpo’s summer service begins Sunday, June 28, with seasonal bus schedule changes, Line 4 service adjustments, and construction related detours. New summer schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before you travel, use the Travel...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: June 24, 2026
Nominations open for 2026 Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award
The City is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You can complete nominations for both awards either online or by downloading a nomination form from the Order of Ottawa award webpage. The...
UPDATE: Blasting operations in the Stittsville area
La version française suit NOTE: Under municipal rules, blasting companies are required to complete a pre-blast survey for all structures within 75 metres of a blasting site, and are required to provide notification about the blasting to everyone within 150 metres of...
PHOTOS: 2026 Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
La version française suit A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This was the fifth edition of the festival and it was our biggest yet, with more than 130 participants: performers, exhibitors, food...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling
La version française suit This summer, crews will be re-gravelling the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between West Ridge Drive and Ashton Station Road. Tendering has closed and a contract has been awarded, with construction running from early July to...
NOTEBOOK: Youth ride free on OC Transpo this summer
La version française suit In July and August, Ottawa youth ages 11-18 will be able to ride OC Transpo free of charge. This new program was approved by City Council back in December during our annual budget process but I feel like it’s still under the radar for many...
