HERE TO HELP!
Contact my team with your
questions or concerns.
Latest news and updates
5618 Hazeldean Road and 5101 Abbott Street East (Abbott’s Run): Zoning By-law Amendment application
The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5618 Hazeldean Road and 5101 Abbott Street East for Phases 2, 3, 4A and 4B of Minto's Abbott’s Run subdivision, consisting of low-rise residential uses, open space, and mixed-use zones. The...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca March 2025 March 8 to April 5: Free Income Tax Clinics Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 19, 2025
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on March 17, 2025
Today, March 18, is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day! At yesterday’s Transit Committee meeting, we took the opportunity to thank OC Transpo staff for everything they do to help people get to where they need to go, on bus, rail, and Para Transpo. Over 3,000...
Ottawa’s Next Culture Plan public engagement process launch
Join us for the public engagement process launch for Ottawa's Next Culture Plan, where we will explore the future of culture in Ottawa together. This is an opportunity for residents, cultural groups, and community leaders to help shape a new city-wide Cultural Plan...
Stittsville Community Micro-Grant Program
La version française suit Originally published February 14, 2025. Bringing people together builds community and strengthens connections. Knowing our neighbours helps increase quality of life, and we recognize the value of building an inclusive, welcoming, and fun...
Find the right spot for your business with the Locate Ottawa mapping tool
This feature story is part of the City of Ottawa Service Reviews: an initiative aimed at ensuring our services are meeting your needs. Visit ottawa.ca/YourIdeas today. If you already live and work in Ottawa, then you already know the benefits of operating your...
Library Programs at the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Children’s programming will resume the week of March 24th, mark your calendars – Babytime, Toddlertime and Family Storytime will be back. For other library programs, check out these programs that are available to register. Pick up the latest program flyer or keep the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 15, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Ladybirds Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Registration is open for Cleaning the Capital Stittsville Community Micro-Grants Volunteer Award nominations Drop-in today at the library Sunday service begins for LRT...
2025 Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
Join us on June 7 for the fourth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main). The event is...
Join the Spring 2025 Cleaning the Capital Campaign
La version française suit With the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, now is the perfect time for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and make a positive impact on our community. The Spring 2025 Cleaning the Capital Campaign officially...
UPDATE: 785 Cope Drive, 130-142 Dagenham Street at Planning Committee March 19
UPDATE: This application was approved at Planning and Housing Committee. It will go to City Council on March 26, 2025 for final approval. La version française suit The Zoning By-law Amendment application for 785 Cope Drive, 130-142 Dagenham Street is on the agenda...
Summary of resident feedback on proposed Kittiwake traffic calming
La version française suit In February 2025 we shared a list of potential locations for speed humps on Kittiwake Drive in Timbermere. Here’s a summary of the feedback, action items, and next steps. Your feedback We received a range of opinions on the proposed...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 12, 2025
Findings from the Consultations in Preparation for the Older Adult Plan 2025-2030
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is renewing the Older Adult Plan. The first phase of renewing the plan was to understand the current needs of Ottawa’s older adults. From June until September 2024, City staff consulted and engaged with residents and...
O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will open on Sundays starting Sunday, March 16
La version française suit O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will open on Sundays starting Sunday, March 16. This expansion of service follows the launch of Saturday service on January 25. O-Train Lines 2 and 4 run from 6 am to midnight Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to midnight on...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 8, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at the Westbrook Snow Dump, just west of Carp Road. This is where all the snow ends up! This week’s updates: International Women’s Day Drains / catch basins Potholes Update on Carp Road construction City of Ottawa Twitter/X Stittsville...
APRIL 5: OC Transpo New Ways to Bus information event
La version française suit On Sunday, April 27 OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus service changes launch City-wide and your routes will change. The New Ways to Bus network is based on the results of OC Transpo’s 2023 Bus Route Review and focuses on frequency, local service,...
2026 Carp: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control Application to convert the residential lot at 2026 Carp Road into a commercial property. The applicant is planning to convert the residential lot, located northwest of the intersection of...
Civic Events Funding application is now open
La version française suit The Civic Events Funding stream of Community Funding is now open for applications. Civic Events Funding is used to deliver family-friendly events in local Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods that: Promote neighbours meeting...
