by Glen Gower | Feb 15, 2019 | Notebook
Everybody kept telling me that Planning Committee would be a very busy committee to be a part of. Yesterday proved that point! The Planning Committee is a group of nine councillors, including Chair Jan Harder, who meet every second Thursday to examine reports and...
by Glen Gower | Feb 4, 2019 | Notebook
During the month of February I’m attempting to commute by bus every day to work. I’ve been writing about my experience on Twitter @glengower and posting a daily video blog. Throughout the month, I’ll capture some of the best-of moments in this post....
by Glen Gower | Jan 30, 2019 | Notebook
A few weeks back I invited Stittsville OC Transpo riders to share their stories with me and to tell me exactly what they’re experiencing on their bus ride. Here are a few recent examples that are typical of the feedback I receive on a daily basis. So...
by Glen Gower | Jan 20, 2019 | Notebook
It was way back in November when the City’s roads staff first invited me to ride along on one of their plowing trucks. When I heard about this weekend’s snowfall warning, I knew that this would be a great chance to see firsthand how Stittsville’s...
by Glen Gower | Jan 10, 2019 | Notebook
CTV Ottawa asked me to comment today on ongoing transit service issues for a story that they are working on about late and cancelled buses this week. My message: OC Transpo is very aware of the issues and councillors are very aware of the issues. I’ve been...
by Glen Gower | Dec 13, 2018 | Notebook
Someone asked me this week if I was “settled in” yet at City Hall. “Settled” isn’t the right word. “Ramping Up” or “Up to speed?” Yes. “Settled?” Definitely not. And I probably never will be. Today was...
