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O-Train Line 1 service adjustments planned for August 16, 17, and 31

La version française suit O-Train Line 1 service will be affected on August 16, 17, and 31 as planned integration work continues for the O-Train East extension. The following service adjustments are planned this month: On Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17:...

First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus this season

La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Routine mosquito trapping and testing for West Nile virus (WNV) have confirmed a positive mosquito pool in Ottawa. This is the first confirmation of...

RECAP: Proposed development at Hazeldean & Savage

La version française suit We hosted a virtual information meeting on Wednesday, August 6 about a proposed housing development at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive. The land includes 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7 Savage Drive. Here's a summary of...

August 17: Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony (2025)

La version française suit Originally published July 25, 2025 Let’s take a moment to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Stittsville and beyond. You’re invited to join Councillor Gower's Team, Stittsville groups, residents and special guests for the annual...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / August 9, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m on the Poole Creek Pathway in Fairwinds, just east of Rosehill Avenue. https://youtu.be/79qTcRgUj-Q This week’s updates: A reminder about accessibility & how you can help Stittsville events including the Restore Reads book Fair; Zonta Club...

2500 Palladium: Site Plan Control application

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for the property at 2500 Palladium, located in the southwest corner of the Palladium Auto-Park. The rear of the site backs onto Palladium Drive and the Eastbound on ramp for...

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Councillor Assistant

La version française suit Make a difference in your community! We’re looking for an individual to join our team as a Councillor Assistant – Schedule Coordinator in our Stittsville office starting in September 2025. Details: Part Time term position, 20 hours per week...

Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean & Savage

La version française suit Originally published July 21, 2025 We hosted a virtual information meeting on Wednesday, August 6 about a proposed housing development at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive. The land includes 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7...

Glen Cairn Stormwater Facility maintenance starts August 18

La version française suit The City's Stormwater Management team is planning maintenance at the Glen Cairn Stormwater Facility at 820 Terry Fox Drive (between Terry Fox Drive and the Abbottsville Crossing neighbourhood, north of Abbott Street East.) Residents will see...

NOTEBOOK: Early planning for a new pathway between Amberwood and Amberlakes

La version française suit A few weeks back in my weekly video update, I mentioned the possibility of a new extension of the Poole Creek Pathway through Amberwood and Amberlakes. I wanted to provide some more information about where we are at with that project....

August 2025: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar

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

Waste less. Eat smart. Save money.

La version française suit The City has partnered with Love Food Hate Waste to launch a new campaign to help you save money and cut down on food waste. Reducing food waste was identified as a priority by residents during the development of the Solid Waste Master Plan....

Hazeldean Municipal Drain 2025 maintenance work

La version française suit City crews will soon be doing maintenance work along the Hazeldean Municipal Drain, just west of Stittsville and south of the Trans Canada Trail. The work is expected to start this week (weather permitting) and will take approximately 3-5...

Colonel By Day 2025 schedule changes

La version française suit The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Colonel By Day holiday on Monday, August 4. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...

NOTEBOOK: More choice in your transportation toolbox

La version française suit (Photo: The Stittsville Family Bike Ride group photo at Village Square Park in May 2024.) Way back in 2019, when City Council was still in the early stages of developing a new Official Plan, I remember reading a staff report with a stark...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 19, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m next to the Amberwood Village Golf and Recreation Club on Springbrook Drive. https://youtu.be/NPDA9_N6ekI This week’s updates: More road safety reminders Drowning Prevention Week Council approves the Transportation Master Plan OC Transpo’s...

NOTEBOOK: 30 ways to make streets safer

La version française suit Here are 30 things we all can do – big and small, short- and long-term, in your neighbourhood and in our culture at large – to make our streets safer. (This post comes as a response to a resident who asked what she could do to support efforts...