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Planning and Housing Committee approves draft budget for 2024
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2024(link is external), which includes $83.6 million in operating funding and $24.7 million in capital funding. The City will invest the bulk of that capital, $23.8...
Ottawa elevates 9-1-1 service to connect with other cities
La version française suit Ottawa residents can now connect with 9-1-1 services in another city when someone needs assistance in a life-threatening situation outside of Ottawa. This new service spans 9-1-1 services across North America and was implemented from a...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 29, 2023
OC Transpo October 2023 ridership numbers
La version française suit The purpose of this memo is to provide Members of Council and the Transit Commission with information on October 2023 ridership on conventional bus and O-Train services. Ridership in October 2023 was 6.4 million customer trips, representing a...
Committee approves draft budget for community and social services, recreation, culture and parks
La version française suit The City’s Community Services Committee today approved its portions of Draft Budget 2024(link is external), which represents a $1.2-billion total operating budget and capital investments totalling $142.1 million. This budget invests in...
News from the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch
Upcoming Renovation at the Stittsville Branch As of Monday, November 27,2023, the bathrooms by the program room will be under renovation and upgraded to universal washrooms - that area of the library and its hallway will be off limits. The branch will remain open, and...
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca Until December 3: Winter Wine Survivor Raffle The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville are once again holding their popular Winter Wine Survivor Raffle. Tickets are on sale until December 3 and will cost $20 for one ticket...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 25, 2023
This week I'm at the new Silas Bradley Park in Edenwylde (corner of Edenwylde and Hickstead). This week's updates: A fire on Snowy Owl Emergency plane landing in a field near Fernbank & Shea International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Thanks to...
Stittsville’s Janet Young inducted into the Order of Ottawa
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) On November 16, 2023, 15 residents were inducted into the Order of Ottawa, including Stittsville resident Janet Young. Janet is the Curator of Physical Anthropology at the Canadian Museum of History. Her research interests include...
Nutritious Food Basket & Food Insecurity: Cost of Healthy Eating in Ottawa
From Ottawa Public Health “I know I am supposed to eat more fruits and vegetables because it is good for me. How can I buy nutritious foods if I do not even have enough money for rent this month?” Every year, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is required to do the Nutritious...
Q3 2023: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline
La version française suivra Here's Ottawa's Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report for Q2 2023 (July, August, September) And here are the 2023 year-to-date numbers. The 2031 Municipal Housing Pledge is here. This data is on the agenda for Ottawa's Planning and...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: November 22, 2023
Committee approves investments in climate priorities, water services and waste diversion
La version française suit The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2024(link is external), including investments that support a green and resilient city by preparing for more extreme weather, reducing greenhouse...
VIDEO: City Budget 2024
https://youtu.be/vqf7ybfqnpk In November and December, City Councillors are working with city staff to set Ottawa’s 2024 budget. On November 21, we hosted an online Q&A for Stittsville residents about the City budget, with special guest Cyril Rogers, Chief...
Thefts of vehicles continue in Ottawa; Stay safe and know how to protect your vehicle
La version française suit The Ottawa Police would like to remind residents to remain vigilant, stay safe, and safeguard their vehicles to avoid being a victim of vehicle theft. Over 1200 thefts of various vehicles have been reported to police this year, in several...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / November 18, 2023
I'm in front of the CARDELREC-Goulbourn rec centre, recorded on a very dark and rainy Friday afternoon. This week: A thank you to the Stittsville Legion for organizing last weekend's Remembrance Day ceremony Helping a family in need after a fire on Orville Street Tips...
NOVEMBER 22: Traffic safety meeting for Lloydalex residents
Originally published October 25 La version française suit We're hosting an information meeting on November 22 to discuss temporary traffic calming measures on Lloydalex Crescent. In response to resident concerns about speeding on Lloydalex, City staff in the Public...
Q&A: City Budget 2024
Originally published October 31, 2023. La version française suit In November, City Councillors will be working with city staff to set Ottawa’s 2024 budget. The draft budget will be tabled at City Council on Wednesday, November 8. On Tuesday November 21, we’re hosting...
Committee approves investments in transportation infrastructure, green fleet and winter operations
La version française suit The City’s Transportation Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2024(link is external), which includes $454.8 million in capital funding for transportation infrastructure to improve and renew roads, sidewalks, pathways,...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on November 14, 2023
La version française suit Budget 2024 This week Transit Commission approved OC Transpo’s 2024 draft budget. The estimated gross operating budget is $767.8 million, an increase from the $732.2 million (or 4.9%) compared to 2023. The 2024 transit budget will align with...
