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Historic Hartin buildings on Maple Grove recommended for heritage designation
(Photo: Hartin House in 2012, when it was still being used as a home.) The Built Heritage Committee will meet on September 15 to consider designating the historic Hartin farmstead buildings in Stittsville’s Fairwinds community under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage...
Labour Day schedule changes (2026)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 7. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open...
Fernbank District Park consultation begins
Originally posted August 20, 2026 La version française suit The city has begun public consultations for the development of Fernbank District Park. Visit the city’s online engagement platform, Engage Ottawa, to download a high-resolution version of the concept plan and...
SEPTEMBER 18-27: Stittsville Neighbour Days
en francais We’re launching a new Stittsville event called "Stittsville Neighbour Days" to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood. Get to know the people on your street with a potluck, a movie night, a park clean-up, or anything...
Join Us for the Fall 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign!
Originally published August 27, 2026 La version française suit Registration for the Cleaning the Capital Fall 2026 Campaign is now open from August 25 to October 2, 2026. Residents, schools, businesses, and community groups are invited to take part in this city-wide...
2026 Municipal Elections: Verify your information on the Voters’ List and make a plan to vote
La version française suit Voting Day in the 2026 Municipal Elections is Monday, October 26. Eligible electors will have the opportunity to vote for their choice of Mayor, City Councillor and School Board Trustee. Verify your information on the Voters’ List Eligible...
New pilot program will help local businesses improve accessibility
La version française suit As directed by Council in June, the Corporate Accessibility Office is launching a pilot program in partnership with the StopGap Foundation to provide free temporary ramps to local businesses. These lightweight, brightly coloured temporary...
Firefighters will make home visits to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
La version française suit As part of the fall Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit selected homes across the city this month to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working. Ontario’s Fire Code requires homes to have...
September 25: Join Us for the Crossway Park Playground Opening Party!
La version française suit Councillor Glen invites you to celebrate the opening of the new playground at Crossway Park! Join us for a fun evening at the park as we celebrate this exciting new addition to the neighbourhood. Bring your family, connect with neighbours,...
Committee approves zoning for new year-round waterpark
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee approved a zoning amendment to permit a new year-round destination-oriented recreational facility in Stittsville. The approved amendment would allow a new recreation and tourism destination southwest of...
2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control (UPDATE)
UPDATE: The Planning and Housing Committee approved the zoning bylaw amendment for this development on Wednesday, September 2. The site plan control application is still under review. La version française suit Originally published August 29, 2026 City staff are...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca September 2026 September 5: MP Bruce Fanjoy's End-of-Summer Barbecue Join us as we bring the community together for an afternoon of food, fun, and conversation at Village Square Park, 6000 Abbott Street East. It's a great...
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...
September 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 Newsletter: September 2, 2026
Upcoming Granite Ridge stormwater pond maintenance
Originally published on May 25, 2026 La version française suit UPDATE – August 31, 2026: Maintenance work at the Granite Ridge Stormwater Management Facility (164 Iber Road) is scheduled to begin the week of September 8th. The work will include: Removal of accumulated...
A map of current and future schools in Stittsville (August 2026)
La version française suit PHOTO: Under construction: A backhoe moves dirt on the site of the new Catholic high school on Cope Drive near the Walmart. En construction : une pelle rétrocaveuse déplace de la terre sur le chantier de la nouvelle école secondaire...
NOTEBOOK: Why researchers are setting moth traps at Ladybirds Park
This post originally appeared in my Substack newsletter. La version française suit At the start of August, an intriguing email arrived in my mailbox from City of Ottawa Forestry staff. Subject: For Your Awareness - Upcoming Carleton University Research I’m writing to...
SEPTEMBER 26: Commemorative naming ceremony at Marion Gullock Park
La version française suit Join Councillor Glen and members of the community for a special commemorative naming ceremony in honour of Marion Gullock. A longtime Stittsville resident, Marion's decades of volunteer service, community leadership, and dedication to local...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / August 29, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of Shingwàkons Public School on Cope Drive. (Shingwàkons means "little pine" in the Kitigan Zibi dialect of the Algonquin language.) This week’s updates: Back to school for English students this week, plus some traffic safety reminders...
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