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1650 Shea Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 1650 Shea Road, located northwest of the intersection Fernbank Road and Cosanti Drive. The applicant is proposing to build 118 back-to-back townhomes, arranged in...

Palladium Drive stormwater pond maintenance

La version française suit Crews will be doing maintenance on the stormwater ponds at 630 Palladium Drive over the coming months. Work includes: Constructing a Granular Access/Haul road around the Site (July 2025); Removing sediment from the north and south ponds via...

NOTEBOOK: Data and dashboards about housing affordability in Ottawa

(Photo: Ottawa Community Housing’s Mosaïq Phase 2 under construction near Booth and Gladstone in Ottawa. When complete, there will be 273 new homes within five buildings.) (This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter.) Over the past few weeks, the...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 12, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m in a shady spot at Rosehill Park in Fairwinds. https://youtu.be/Sxg5NosKmDU This week’s updates: Staying cool during extreme heat Road safety reminders after several serious collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists...

Ottawa Public Health Update – Beat the Heat & Water Safety

Originally published June 22, 2025 La version française suit Beat the Heat Key reminders: The Salvation Army Outreach Van is operational 24/7, and staff are equipped to direct or transport individuals experiencing homelessness to places to cool off. Residents can...

Support the 2025 Hanging Flower Basket Pilot Program on Stittsville Main Street

La version française suit We've partnered with the Stittsville Business Association to launch a Hanging Flower Basket Pilot Program on Stittsville Main Street this year. Postcard Perfect is installing and maintaining twelve hanging flower pots on lightposts near the...

What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (July 2025)

La version française suit (Photo: Homes under construction on David Wiens Street in the Westwood neighbourhood, May 2025.) There are over two dozen residential projects in Stittsville that are in various stages of the approval and pre-construction process. Here's the...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 5, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m on Stittsville Main Street near “The Station”, a new development that is officially underway. https://youtu.be/59KExPRHwzc This week’s updates: Canada Day - thank you to event organizers Groundbreaking at “The Station” on Stittsville Main...

July 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...

OC Transpo local routes serving Stittsville

La version française suit When OC Transpo launched the "New Ways to Bus" route network in April, one of the key changes for Stittsville was a new local route network. New routes and revised trajectories for other buses that serve Stittsville will make it easier for...

JULY 1, 2025: Canada Day events in Stittsville

La version française suit July 1: Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony Councillor Glen invites you to join us on July 1, 2025 at 9 a.m. at the Stittsville sign (Kavanagh Green) for a special Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony. This annual tradition, now in its fifth year,...

UPDATE: Robert Grant Avenue extension construction

La version française suit Here's the latest update on construction of Robert Grant Avenue, between Abbott and Hazeldean. Construction is on track for an opening this fall, possibly as early as Thanksgiving weekend in October. The opening date depends on a number of...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / June 28, 2025

Good morning! Today I’m at the Stittsville sign at Kavanagh Square (Stittsville Main and Hazeldean). https://youtu.be/-EPgyInEIgM This week’s updates: Canada Day events and activities in Stittsville Fireworks safety reminder July 2: Ottawa Symphony Orchestra at...

City of Ottawa fireworks regulations and safety

(Photos: Canada Day Fireworks 2023 via @love.stittsville) Originally published June 24, 2024 The City reminds residents about the regulations around Canada Day fireworks – including no discharging on public properties, age requirements and maintaining safe operating...

Committee approves Transportation Master Plan

La version française suit The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Capital Infrastructure Plan, which will guide the development of the City’s transportation system to 2046. The TMP is a supporting document of the...

Council approves exploration of long-term waste management solutions

La version française suit Council today approved exploring how to manage waste in the future. The City will take an in-depth look at three possible, proven options to ensure Ottawa is ready when the Trail Waste Facility Landfill reaches capacity. The City studied...

Canada Day schedule changes (2025)

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