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NOTEBOOK: Conservation Authority merger plan raises big concerns
(This post is adapted from an update that was originally published on my Substack newsletter.) Late last fall, the provincial government announced plans to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities (CAs) down to seven. For the Ottawa area, the province...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca March 2026 March 14: St. Patty's Day Market Get a chance to pick from the Pot o' Gold for your prizes at the St. Patty's Day Market. Each Gold Coin has a prize for anyone who spends $25.00 or more from our vendors! Plus,...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 11, 2026
Significant Weather Event declared
La version française suit Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for March 10, 2026. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. This declaration suspends the Maintenance Quality Standards timelines required for our City to...
Winter storm resources
La version française suit We've collected some links with useful local information to help you through the winter storm. When there's severe weather, stay at home if you can. If you have to head out, check the conditions first, go slow, and stay safe! Updates Follow...
Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Incidents Now Easier and More Accessible
La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is upgrading its online incident reporting system to make it easier and faster for residents to report non-emergency incidents in multiple languages from their computer or mobile device. This modernized tool...
Carp River Watershed – Flood Watch Statement
A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare. This is an update to the Flood Outlook released on March 4, 2026....
Announcing the 2026 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant recipients
We received 18 outstanding applications for the 2026 Stittsville Community Micro‑Grant program. The selection committee faced some difficult decisions, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who applied. We’re pleased to announce this year’s successful projects...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 7, 2026
Good morning! Today I'm at the Mapleton stormwater pond, at the edge of the Carp River. https://youtu.be/mJDv6LvyJEA This week’s updates: Coldest Night of the Year raises over $21,000 for Lionhearts Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority - Carp River watershed...
Auditor General launches awareness campaign for the City’s Fraud and Waste Hotline
La version française suit The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has recently launched a campaign to raise awareness on the City’s Fraud and Waste Hotline. The Hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It empowers all City of Ottawa employees and members of...
NOTEBOOK: More cricket spaces coming to Stittsville
La version française suit Cricket is one of the fastest growing sports in Ottawa and I have been hearing from players and event organizers in Stittsville about the need for more places to play. This week, I joined the Mayor and members of our cricket community for an...
Carp River Watershed – Flood Outlook Statement
La version française suit A Flood Outlook Statement – is to provide early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snowmelt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding...
Stage 2 O-Train Line East Extension Achieves Substantial Completion
La version française suit (Memo sent from OC Transpo staff) The purpose of this memo is to inform the Mayor and Members of Council that the Independent Certifier has issued the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Stage 2 East Extension. Substantial...
Committee approves decrease to development charges
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee approved amending the Development Charges (DC) By-law and updating the 2026 Development Charges Background Study. These changes will ensure the City collects the appropriate charges to fund the...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: March 4, 2026
Committee approves ByWard Market plan
La version française suit The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved a revitalization framework and coordinated redevelopment program for the ByWard Market. This responds to long-standing Council direction and advances the implementation of the...
Coldest Night of the Year walk raises over $20,000 for Lionhearts
La version française suit A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk for Lionhearts on Saturday evening along Stittsville Main Street. 👏👏👏 Over 100 walkers raised nearly $20,500 to support Lionhearts work in our...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / February 28, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m at the skating rink at Crossing Bridge Park on Hobin Street. https://youtu.be/7K3v7JYtnOQ This week’s updates: Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Lionhearts Inc. is TONIGHT. Still time to make a donation: “Brummell-Curry Park” -...
February 28: Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Lionhearts
Originally published January 16, 2026 La version française suit Are you a part of a big-hearted business, group or family? We invite you to join team “Councillor Glen & Friends” in support of Lionhearts Inc. Ottawa at the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser on...
Plant Your Place! Free trees for Ottawa residents
La version française suit Trees do more than beautify our neighbourhoods - they help clean our air, store carbon, manage rainwater, and cool our city. With nearly 40% of Ottawa’s urban land privately owned, residents play a key role in growing our tree canopy. In...
