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Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 17, 2025
Good morning! For Victoria Day I’m in front one of Stittsville’s Victorian-era buildings. Kemp’s Tavern – now home to Cabotto’s – was built in 1868. It survived the Great Fire of 1870 and has had many uses over the years including a traveller’s inn/hotel along...
Parks Maintenance Spring Update
La version française suit Spring has most definitely sprung, and your Parks Maintenance staff have been busy preparing for the coming months. The list of tasks is long but we’re up for it! Over the next few weeks, I will be updating you on all we’ve done and continue...
Victoria Day schedule changes (2025)
La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 19. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Things you need to know about boulevard gardens
La version française suit If you walk through a residential neighbourhood and see flowers or planter boxes near the road, then you are probably looking at a boulevard garden. Residents are allowed to plant and maintain a garden in the City-owned boulevard next to...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca May 2025 May 10-16: Liam’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser A very special fundraiser is coming to Stittsville. One of Jack’s good friends, Liam, came up with this fundraiser all on his own: a Lemonade Stand! Jack was...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 14, 2025
NOTEBOOK: Provincial de-regulation puts wetlands at risk
I used to tell residents, with a very high level of confidence, that a wetland designated as “Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW)” in Ontario offers a very high level of protection. That's no longer true, with new legislation passed by the Ontario government in...
Stay informed during emergencies with Ottawa Alert
Originally published May 5, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service can now send emergency information directly to your personal devices with Ottawa Alert. In an emergency, guidance and recovery information will be sent through...
2025 Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
La version française suit Originally published April 11, 2025 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...
Cleaning the Capital – Join Us at Fringewood Park
On May 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., join Councillor Glen and his team at Fringewood Park and Community Centre (14 Fringewood Drive) for a special Councillor-led cleanup event as part of the Spring 2025 Cleaning the Capital campaign. This is a great opportunity...
Announcing the 2025 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant recipients
Originally published April 29, 2025 https://youtu.be/F-WgZwWfH3k We received 29 excellent community-building applications for 2025 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program. It was a tough decision for the selection committee, and we thank everyone who submitted an...
June 12: Emergency preparedness workshop
La version française suit Date: June 12, 2025 Time: 7:00pm Location: CARDELREC, 1500 Shea Rd. Join us for an Emergency Preparedness workshop for residents of Stittsville. The Canadian Red Cross will review risks that exist in our area, assist in developing personal...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Library Closed for Victoria Day A friendly reminder that all library locations and library services will be closed on Victoria Day – the Stittsville Branch be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025. It will be open on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 10, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Crossway Terrace Park in the Connections neighbourhood in the north part of Stittsville. This week’s updates: Crossway Park concept design for a new playground Reminder about motorbikes in parks and on trails/pathways Call 3-1-1 to report...
UPDATE: 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (Stittsville South W-4): Official Plan Amendment
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a second submission for an Official Plan Amendment application for 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (known as Stittsville South W-4) to lift the “Future Neighbourhood Overlay” and allow for...
1518 Stittsville Main Street at Built Heritage Committee on May 13
La version française suit In a report to the Built Heritage Committee, City staff are recommending that the by-law designating 1518 Stittsville Main Street to be of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be repealed because the historic...
Meet me on Stittsville Main Street: A recap of this year’s Jane’s Walk
La version française suit Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 edition of Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. The walk was one of dozens of free, citizen-led walking tours during Jane’s Walk Ottawa, which itself is part of a worldwide movement of...
Crossway Terrace Park (Connections Community): New playground concept design
La version française suit The City is looking for your feedback on the design concept of a new play area in Crossway Terrace Park located in the Connections community. The park is located fronting Crossway Terrace with access from both Allied Mews and Curaglass Walk....
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Temporary lane closures on Abbott, east of Robert Grant
La version française suit Minto is completing curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping along Abbott Street East in front of the Abbott's Run neighbourhood. Throughout May and into early June, there will be temporary partial lane closures to ensure safe working conditions. A...
Committee moves to encourage more new affordable rentals
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved delegating authority to staff to negotiate and enter into affordable rental unit agreements on behalf of the City. When new rental developments propose to offer units at affordable rents, the...
