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NOTEBOOK: Provincial policy changes may impact zoning on Stittsville Main Street

There could be major changes coming to future development on Stittsville Main Street, due to modifications the Province of Ontario has made to its Provincial Planning Statement. Please read through this outline, along with how you can get involved. (TL:DR: Recent...

Committee receives update on public safety, fire services

La version française suit The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received updates from the Public Safety Service and from Ottawa Fire Services on their activities and performance in 2024. The Public Safety Service is comprised of the Office...

OC Transpo free service weekend

OC Transpo is offering a free service weekend on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 aboard all buses, trains and Para Transpo! OC Transpo has seen many exciting changes this year, including New Ways to Bus and the launch of O-Train Lines 2 & 4. This is a chance for...

Upcoming events in Stittsville

Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca April 2025 April 16-30: Amberwood Village Golf Association Membership Drive Volunteers will be canvassing the Amberwood neighbourhood encouraging homeowners to join their Amberwood Village Recreation Association or AVRA, a...

Council receives update on the City’s Economic Development Strategy

La version française suit Council received an update on the City’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Implementation, including work on the Nightlife Economy Action Plan. All 10 recommendations in the Nightlife Economy Action Plan are underway. As part of...

North Stittsville – notice of future neighbourhood study and open house

The City, in collaboration with landowners of properties identified as “W2 North Stittsville – Future Neighbourhood”, are undertaking a planning and engineering study to provide for the development of this new neighbourhood. This study will inform an Official Plan...

Spring has sprung: upcoming activities and registration dates

La version française suit Summer registration dates Spring may have just started, but we’re already thinking about the seasons to come! Prepare for the next round of registration by marking your calendar with these important dates: Tuesday, May 6 - Summer activities,...

May 3: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street (2005)

La version française suit (Jane's Walk 2024. Photo by Barry Gray/Promenade de Jane 2024. Photo de Barry Gray) Registration is now open for this year’s Jane’s Walk Ottawa Festival! Jane’s Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by offering...

New Ways to Bus: Service changes for Stittsville starting April 27

On Sunday, April 27 OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus service changes launch City-wide and your routes will change. For Stittsville there are different service hours, new schedules, and new routes. We've outlined the major changes below. You can find more information,...

Easter Weekend schedule changes (2025)

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts on Good Friday, April 18, and Easter Monday, April 21. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please...

News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch

Holiday Closure at Stittsville Branch A friendly reminder that all library locations and library services will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday - the Stittsville Branch be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025; Sunday, April 20, 2025 and Monday,...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 12, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m in front of Canadian Tire Centre in Stittsville. Go Sens Go! This week’s updates: Passover begins Weekend event rundown: Easter FUNdraiser Market; Seniors Marketplace; Goulbourn Township Historical Society geneology talk; West Side Pride AGM;...

NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on April 10, 2025

La version française suit Earlier this week, I had the honour of attending OC Transpo's annual Safe Driving and Transecure Awards ceremony. The Safe Driving program recognizes transit operators who have an exemplary safe driving record. (Some of the recipients have a...

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...

2025 Stittsville Volunteer Awards: call for nominations

La version française suit Originally published February 20, 2025. Do you know a person, business or community group going above and beyond to make a difference in Stittsville? We want to hear about them! The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to...

Join the Spring 2025 Cleaning the Capital Campaign

La version française suit Originally published March 14, 2025. 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...

DEEP DIVE: Recommended transportation projects for Stittsville

La version française suit On April 1 City staff released the draft list of recommended transit and road projects for the Transportation Master Plan. There are several much-needed projects to accommodate growth in Stittsville, and I’ve been asking residents to share...

1174 Carp Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 14- storey retirement home at 1174 Carp Road. The proposed development from Groupe Maurice includes 413 apartments, with a mix of underground and surface parking, as...