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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....
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 30, 2025
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...
JULY 26: Household hazardous waste drop-off at Canadian Tire Centre
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Saturday, July 26 at the Canadian Tire Centre, 200 Cyclone Taylor Blvd. Residents are welcome to bring their hazardous materials to the event between 8 am and 4 pm....
Council approves Transportation Master Plan
La version française suit Council yesterday approved the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Capital Infrastructure Plan, which will guide the development of the City’s transportation system to 2046. The Plan identifies the transit, road, and active transportation...
Ottawa Board of Health appoints new Medical Officer of Health
La version française suit At a special meeting of the Ottawa Board of Health (BOH) on July 14, 2025, the Board approved the appointment of Dr. Trevor Arnason as the permanent Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Ottawa Public Health (OPH). This appointment was...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 23, 2025
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Johnwoods sidewalk renewal
Originally published June 3, 2025 La version française suit At the end of July, the City of Ottawa will begin a construction project for the renewal of the Johnwoods Street sidewalk. The work will include removal of the existing asphalt pathway located on the west...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 19, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Alexander Grove, ahead of the West Side Pride event. https://youtu.be/tHGO5K--3tw This week’s updates: Road safety reminders E-bike and e-scooter rules Congrats to the SVA for a successful “Music and Movies at the Park” West Side Pride today...
NOTEBOOK: What feedback would you like me to share with the police chief?
La version française suit Early in August, I'll be meeting in Stittsville with Police Chief Eric Stubbs. It's a regular check-in that he does at least once a year with every local councillor, and I use the meeting to share feedback that I'm hearing in the community....
A map of current and future schools in Stittsville (July 2025)
La version française suit (Photo: École élémentaire publique Kanata-Stittsville, under construction in June 2025 on Cope Drive.) The number of schools in Stittsville is set to increase in future years, depending on population growth and provincial funding. The map...
