HERE TO HELP!
Contact my team with your
questions or concerns.
Latest news and updates
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / December 7, 2024
Good morning! This week I’m on Bert G. Argue Drive, one of the “must-see” streets in Stittsville for Christmas decorations. https://youtu.be/mqkFo2FF76g Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen" on your favourite app &...
DECEMBER 7: Stittsville Village Association Parade of Lights 2024
The Stittsville Parade of Lights takes place December 7, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm and running along Stittsville Main Street from Brown’s YIG to Carleton Cathcart Street. Please note: Stittsville Main Street will close to traffic at 5:45 pm. The SVA’s annual Parade...
Residential Boulevard Gardening Survey
La version française suit In 2023, the City updated the Use and Care of Roads By-law to allow residents the opportunity to undertake a residential gardening project, including a naturalized garden, within the City-owned boulevard abutting their property. Following...
Ottawa Public Health encourages families to update immunization records
La version française suit To attend school in Ontario, students need to be immunized (vaccinated) against nine vaccine-preventable diseases, including diphtheria, measles, meningococcal diseases, mumps, pertussis, polio, rubella, tetanus, and varicella (required for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: December 4, 2024
Finance and Corporate Services Committee approves its portion of Draft Budget 2025
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, which outlines key investments in City governance, Office of the City Clerk, City Manager’s Office, Rail Construction, Information Technology Services,...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca December December 5: CBC's Make The Season Kind The public is invited to join us at Sacred Heart High School for a night of performances and programming that celebrates community, and helps to tackle the hunger crisis....
DECEMBER 21: Holiday Skate / Patinage de fêtes
La version française suit Come join me and my team for a free holiday skate with Hot Chocolate provided by the Stittsville Tim Horton. We will also be accepting non perishable items for the Stittsville Food Bank.They can always use any of the following; juice,...
December 2024 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...
PHOTOS: Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony
Left to right: Bob Mills (organizer), Justin Phillips (inductee), Matt Bradley (inductee), Bob Bent (sponsor), Jack Fan (inductee), Allan Ryan (organizer), Erica Wiebe (inductee), Glen Gower (councillor). Photos by Barry Gray Past and present inductees attended a...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 30, 2024
Good morning! Today I’m in front of St. Thomas Church (Stittsville Main at Carleton Cathcart) where they’re holding the Snowflake Bazaar and Luncheon. https://youtu.be/jgdQg4iC_gY Also available as a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. Search for "Councillor Glen"...
Light Rail Sub-Committee receives updates on O-Train extensions
La version française suit The Light Rail Sub-Committee today received a progress update on the Stage 2 O-Train extensions to the south, east, and west ends of the city. The Sub-Committee heard that the Stage 2 O-Train extensions have reached several key milestones...
Festive RIDE 2024: Drive sober this holiday season
La version française suit This holiday season, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be conducting RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs and is reminding drivers to celebrate responsibly and keep our roads safe. The OPS’ municipal and policing partners,...
Committee approves investments in transportation infrastructure and efforts to build climate resiliency
La version française suit The Transportation Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, which calls for a capital investment of $480.2 million to renew and grow transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, pathways, culverts, vehicles...
Vehicle idling times changing to improve air quality
La version française suit Starting in 2025, the maximum idling times for vehicles in Ottawa are changing to help make Ottawa’s air cleaner. Idling times for vehicles on public and private property are set in the City’s Idling Control By-law. Earlier this fall, City...
NOTEBOOK: Improving access to primary care in Stittsville
Today I introduced a Notice of Motion at City Council about bringing a Primary Care Health Hub to Kanata-Stittsville. I hear all the time from residents who are having trouble accessing a doctor or nurse practitioner. A 2023 report from Ottawa Public Health estimated...
O-Train Line 1 service adjustment on December 1 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, December 1 from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Full Line 1 service will resume at 12:30 pm. During the temporary closure, R1 replacement bus service will run from...
Committee approves draft budget for community and social services, recreation, culture and parks
La version française suit The Community Services Committee approved its portions of Draft Budget 2025, which represents a $1.5-billion total operating budget and capital investments totaling $159.6 million. This budget invests in housing options for all residents and...
The final phase of the three-item garbage limit starts in December
La version française suit The final phase of the graduated approach to the three-item garbage limit will begin on Monday, December 2. This means, any garbage above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. Items above the limit that...