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PHOTOS: Celebrating gold medalist Collinda Joseph
It was an honour to proclaim April 4 as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa on behalf of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Collinda recently captured a gold medal with Canada’s wheelchair curling team at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, an extraordinary achievement that...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca April 2026 April 12: AI Tricks and Tips Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group (OPCUG) will show you how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to search, create, have fun, and how to avoid dreaded "AI hallucinations"....
Committee approves revitalization framework for downtown Ottawa
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan that recognizes a strong downtown economy is foundational to increasing investment, attracting and retaining talent, fostering...
Call for volunteers – Earth Day cleanup at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park
Take action this Earth Day by helping care for our community and our planet. A community cleanup is a simple but powerful way to make a difference, and every individual effort counts. Join Councillor Glen Gower and his team on April 22 at 5:30 p.m. for a community...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 1, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m along Poole Creek in the Wyldewood neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/7KmDUc1wEO4 This week’s updates: Happy Easter and Happy Passover TODAY: Celebrating Collinda Joseph’s gold medal at CARDELREC-Goulbourn Cleaning the Capital, including a...
April 4: Celebrating Stittsville’s Gold Medal Paralympian Collinda Joseph
Originally published on March 27, 2026 Join us on Saturday, April 4 at CARDELREC–Goulbourn (1500 Shea Road) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to celebrate Stittsville’s own Collinda Joseph and her gold medal performance in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Paralympic Winter...
Easter Weekend schedule changes (2026)
Originally published on March 31, 2026 La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1...
Spring is here — Join the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign in Stittsville!
Originally published on March 22, 2026 La version française suit Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from...
NOTEBOOK: OC Transpo’s fleet numbers begin to stabilize with the arrival of more electric buses
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. For the week of March 22-28, OC Transpo had an average of 542 buses available for weekday service – a marked improvement from early January, when that number was as low as 467. OC needs 520 buses to deliver...
Cue the street sweepers, spring has arrived!
La version française suit What do longer days, birds chirping and snow melting into catch basins all have in common? The Roads and Parking Services team know exactly what it means. It signals that the time has come to shift their focus from clearing snow to cleaning...
April is Oral Health Month
La version française suit Oral health is an important part of overall health. Good oral health helps people eat, speak, learn, work, and live pain‑free. Need help finding or paying for dental care? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) can help residents who face barriers...
Committee recommends adopting a market-based approach to inclusionary zoning
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved an inclusionary zoning framework in Ottawa that ensures transit-oriented housing can move forward while retaining the option to increase affordability requirements pending future market...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: April 1, 2026
Audit Committee reviews investigation into OC Transpo hiring practices
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met to receive an investigation report from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) concerning recruitment and staffing practices at OC Transpo. The investigation reviewed the use of direct appointments to...
Committee advances bus priority measures to improve travel on Bank Street
La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved measures to improve transit along Bank Street, between Highway 417 and the Bank Street Canal Bridge. The target launch date would be in summer 2027. Changes include adding four permanent...
April 2026: 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...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 28, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at Paul Lindsay Park in Amberwood, with an important reminder about safety near stormwater ponds. https://youtu.be/1G4Hka6p3I4 This week’s updates: Celebrating Collinda Joseph on April 4 Cleaning the Capital registration is now open...
June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
Originally published February 8, 2026 La version française suit Join us for the fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street,...
Spring is here; the ice is not safe
La version française suit With the spring season fast approaching, the Ottawa Police Marine Dive and Trails (MDT) Unit urges residents to exercise caution when approaching bodies of water. With spring-like temperatures, ice is quickly melting and becoming more...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 25, 2026
