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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Sidewalk closure on Bobolink and Robert Grant

La version française suit There are temporary sidewalk closures planned for May 12-22 near the new apartment development at the corner of Bobolink and Robert Grant. Part 1: The sidewalk in front of the project site on the east side of Robert Grant Avenue, between...

DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 6)

La version française suit Part 6: New zoning language and definitions I mentioned in Part 1 of this series that Ottawa’s current Zoning By-law is a hodgepodge of rules combined from older zoning by-laws, dating back more than fifty years. It’s one of the most...

DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 5)

La version française suit Part 5: Minimum parking requirements As is often the case in planning policy, there has been a lot of discussion about parking rules in the draft Zoning By-law. In this draft, City staff are recommending no minimum parking rates citywide....

DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 4)

La version française suit Part 4: Transition for high-rise buildings on Hazeldean One of the tasks for the new Zoning By-law is to define transition rules for high-rise buildings on major roads. This was a big issue for our community last year when a builder proposed...

DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 3)

La version française suit Part 3: Stittsville’s “hubs and corridors” Part 2 of this series looks at how neighbourhood zones are being updated in Stittsville. This post looks at proposed zoning changes along hubs and corridors in the community: in other words, zoning...

DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 2)

La version française suit Part 2: A look at neighbourhood zones in Stittsville Most of the questions we’ve been getting about the draft Zoning By-law are from Stittsville residents who want to know: “How will my neighbourhood change?” If you haven’t already, please...

DEEP DIVE: A guide to reviewing the City’s draft Zoning By-law (Part 1)

La version française suit Part 1: The big picture City planners are nearing the end of a marathon process to create a new Zoning By-Law for the City of Ottawa. Staff recently released Draft 2, and are now accepting feedback from residents. This version of the draft...

Notice of provincial public consultation for a Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard

La version française suit The Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), is completing a "Site Selection, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study" for a Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard. A Maintenance Patrol...

Ottawa Public Health investigating first confirmed cases of measles

La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019. An adult and a child, both residents of Ottawa, are believed to have acquired measles while traveling internationally. OPH is notifying...

Council approves new community-led gardens and green initiatives program

La version française suit Council today approved a citywide Community-led Green Initiatives and Garden Program to create a greener, more resilient and liveable Ottawa. The program will actively support the growing demand for developing publicly accessible food gardens...

May 2025: Multicultural and Human Rights Calendar

La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, and important dates related to strengthening human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to add to the...

Committee receives audit of automated speed enforcement and red-light camera programs

La version française suit The City of Ottawa's Audit Committee met today to receive an audit report on the automated speed enforcement and red-light camera programs. The committee also reviewed the City's plans to implement the audit's recommendations. The automated...

UPDATE: The latest timelines for Bell and Rogers utility work in Stittsville

La version française suit Over the past several years Bell and Rogers have been installing fibre optic cables in Stittsville neighbourhoods to upgrade internet service. We'll keep this page up-to-date with information about the latest timelines and activities in each...

Partnering for safety: Ottawa Public Health, Safer Roads Ottawa, City of Ottawa’s Integrated Neighbourhood Services and CHEO team up on head injury prevention

La version française suit Together, Ottawa Public Health (OPH), Safer Roads Ottawa (SRO), the City of Ottawa’s Integrated Neighbourhood Services Team (INST) and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) are making important strides in promoting cycling safety...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / April 26, 2025

Good morning! Today I am Hopetown Park at the corner of Hartsmere and Hopetown, on a very rainy day. This week’s updates: Congrats to Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville on a successful Kids 4 Kids Talent Showcase Upcoming events in Stittsville Cleaning the Capital...

New Ways to Bus: Service changes for Stittsville starting April 27

La version française suit Originally published April 13, 2025 On Sunday, April 27 OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus service changes launch City-wide and your routes will change. For Stittsville there are different service hours, new schedules, and new routes. We've...

Bear safety and prevention of bear encounters

La version française suit (Originally published on May 3, 2022 after two reports of bear sightings in Stittsville since yesterday evening, both near the Trans Canada Trail, and a third sighting late Wednesday evening in the Fringewood area. City of Ottawa By-law...

April 29: Hydro Ottawa equipment replacement and planned power outage on Fringewood Drive

La version française suit On April 29, 2025, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact residents on Fringewood Drive. A power outage is required for Hydro Ottawa to perform this work safely. We recognize that construction and power outages...