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MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action
Join us in person to learn more about OPH services as well their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion! Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on some of the key services they offer. The session will also look at...
UPDATE: Breaking down Taggart’s Idylea zoning by-law amendment
The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Taggart and Tamarack for part of 6015, 6021 and 6041 Fernbank Road, known as the Idylea subdivision. They want to change the zoning on part of the land to permit townhouses, where currently...
Progress update on park projects in Stittsville (2026)
With the warm weather finally here, we are getting lots of inquiries about progress on future parks and park renewals in Stittsville. Here’s the latest information that we have as of May 2026. We’ll continue to post updates on this page as the projects progress. New...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 9, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Henry Walker Grove Trail at the edge of the Goulbourn Wetlands. https://youtu.be/Mf-dbl9um9E This week’s updates: World Migratory Bird Day Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Plan update A tour of OC Transpo’s zero-emission bus garage Blasting at...
June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
Originally published February 8, 2026 La version française suit Join us for the fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street,...
NOTEBOOK: A tour of OC Transpo’s electric bus garage
This week, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and I went on a behind-the-scenes tour of OC Transpo’s electric bus garage. It was a great opportunity to see up close how Ottawa’s transit system is evolving. OC Transpo is in the middle of the biggest transformation in its history,...
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...
Spring is here — Join the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign in Stittsville!
Originally published on March 22, 2026 La version française suit Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from...
Spring 2026 tree planting update
(Photo: Volunteers participate in a community tree planting event organized by the Eco West Enders in October 2025.) La version française suit Forestry Services’ spring caliper tree planting program begins this week and will run until mid-June, weather permitting....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 6, 2026
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca May 2026 May 1-30: Sylvie Sabourin Photo Exhibition Be sure to visit the spectacular imagery captured by local photographer, Sylvie Sabourin, at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main...
NOTEBOOK: Taking stock of Stittsville Main Street
About 40 people joined us on Saturday for the annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. It was part of the Ottawa Jane’s Walk Festival with dozens of free walking tours happening all over Ottawa (and many more happening around the world). This year’s walk focused...
Committees review progress on speeding up home construction in Ottawa
La version française suit In a joint meeting today, the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee reviewed the progress of the Housing Acceleration Plan. Council approved the Housing Acceleration Plan in October 2025, with 58...
May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2
La version française suit The second open house for the Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood development plan will take place on May 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road). This drop in event will include information on the area’s existing...
UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house
La version française suit Great turn-out and constructive feedback at our Hobin Street sidewalk open house on Thursday. City staff have posted a "roll plan" map showing the proposed sidewalk and pedestrian upgrade, and they are still accepting resident feedback. Visit...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 2, 2026
Good morning! Today I’m on Stittsville Main Street ahead of the yearly Jane’s Walk. It’s a walking tour starting at 4pm from Village Square Park, part of the city-wide Jane’s Walk festival. https://youtu.be/sHfK6x_4jz8 This week’s updates: Paint It Up! mural project...
Pavement markings start Monday, May 4
La version française suit After a long, cold and storm-packed winter, spring has finally sprung and with seasonal transition now in our rearview, our pavement markings artists are back and are gearing up for the start of our pavement markings season! Seasonal Prep...
Parks maintenance spring update
La version française suit Did Seasonal Transition happen on April 20? Yes! Did it snow that day? You know it did! But the calendar says spring is here and your Parks Maintenance staff is on the job, regardless of the weather, getting our outdoor amenities ready to use...
Audit Committee discusses City’s management of cash-in-lieu of parkland funds
La version française suit The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met to receive an audit examining the management of cash-in-lieu of parkland funds. City by-laws require that developers provide new parkland, cash-in-lieu of parkland, or a combination of the two, as a...
MAY 2: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street (2026)
Originally published April 18, 2026 La version française suit Jane’s Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by offering insights into local history, planning, design, and civic engagement through the simple act of walking and observing. It is...
