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Drilling and monitoring along the Trans Canada Trail
La version française suit There was drilling along the Trans Canada Trail earlier this week, west of Stittsville near the observation deck. The drilling was done to install monitoring wells to provide information on local geology, soils, and groundwater levels....
Dagenham Park concept design (Westwood)
The City is looking for your feedback on the concept plan and proposed equipment for Dagenham Park, a new park being developed in the Westwood community. The 1.32 hectare park is located at the intersection of Dagenham Street and David Wiens Street. The park also has...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 22, 2025
Spring into action – COVID-19 dose recommended for people at higher risk
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that individuals at high risk of severe illness, complications or hospitalization from COVID-19 receive an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this spring. This recommendation aligns with the...
City now accepting spring nominations for commemorative naming
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is now accepting spring nominations for the commemorative naming of municipal assets, including new streets, minor indoor and outdoor assets, major facilities, and parks. This is your chance to honour the people, histories,...
Help make Ottawa’s landscaping rules clearer
La version française suit Landscaping plays an essential role in shaping the look and feel of our neighbourhoods. To ensure that landscaping work is completed safely, responsibly, and respectfully, the City is currently reviewing the landscaping rules and requirements...
Committees approve new water rate structure for 2027
La version française suit In a joint meeting today, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee approved a new water rate structure that would come into effect in 2027. The new structure would result in more equitably...
Committees approve new special event by-laws
La version française suit At a special meeting, the joint committees for Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and for Public Works and Infrastructure approved two new special event by-laws. These by-laws, along with proposed updates to related regulations...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 17, 2025
Good morning! For Victoria Day I’m in front one of Stittsville’s Victorian-era buildings. Kemp’s Tavern – now home to Cabotto’s – was built in 1868. It survived the Great Fire of 1870 and has had many uses over the years including a traveller’s inn/hotel along...
Parks Maintenance Spring Update
La version française suit Spring has most definitely sprung, and your Parks Maintenance staff have been busy preparing for the coming months. The list of tasks is long but we’re up for it! Over the next few weeks, I will be updating you on all we’ve done and continue...
Victoria 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 Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 19. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent...
Things you need to know about boulevard gardens
La version française suit If you walk through a residential neighbourhood and see flowers or planter boxes near the road, then you are probably looking at a boulevard garden. Residents are allowed to plant and maintain a garden in the City-owned boulevard next to...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: May 14, 2025
NOTEBOOK: Provincial de-regulation puts wetlands at risk
La version française suit I used to tell residents, with a very high level of confidence, that a wetland designated as “Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW)” in Ontario offers a very high level of protection. That's no longer true, with new legislation passed by...
Stay informed during emergencies with Ottawa Alert
Originally published May 5, 2025 La version française suit The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service can now send emergency information directly to your personal devices with Ottawa Alert. In an emergency, guidance and recovery information will be sent through...
Announcing the 2025 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant recipients
Originally published April 29, 2025 https://youtu.be/F-WgZwWfH3k We received 29 excellent community-building applications for 2025 Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program. It was a tough decision for the selection committee, and we thank everyone who submitted an...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / May 10, 2025
Good morning! Today I’m at Crossway Terrace Park in the Connections neighbourhood in the north part of Stittsville. This week’s updates: Crossway Park concept design for a new playground Reminder about motorbikes in parks and on trails/pathways Call 3-1-1 to report...
UPDATE: 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (Stittsville South W-4): Official Plan Amendment
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a second submission for an Official Plan Amendment application for 6070 Fernbank Road, and 5993 and 6115 Flewellyn Road (known as Stittsville South W-4) to lift the “Future Neighbourhood Overlay” and allow for...
1518 Stittsville Main Street at Built Heritage Committee on May 13
La version française suit In a report to the Built Heritage Committee, City staff are recommending that the by-law designating 1518 Stittsville Main Street to be of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be repealed because the historic...
Meet me on Stittsville Main Street: A recap of this year’s Jane’s Walk
La version française suit Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 edition of Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. The walk was one of dozens of free, citizen-led walking tours during Jane’s Walk Ottawa, which itself is part of a worldwide movement of...
