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Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNov 23: Stittsville Library turns 50!Good morning! Today the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Special events throughout the day - face painting, button making, games. Some speeches, cake and beverages at 2:00pm, and a performance by Rock the Arts puppets at 2:45pm.
This week’s updates:
Kanata Santa Claus Parade is this morning in Glen Cairn
Christmas market today at Johnny Leroux Arena
Goulbourn Museum’s Old Fashioned Christmas on Sunday
Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday at CARDELREC
Stittsville Spree - shop local and win big
November 30: Repair Café
Decem...2024-11-2309 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 20: When will LRT Lines 2/4 open?This week’s updates:
Congrats Trinity Lowthian, named to the Canadian Paralympic team for Wheelchair Fencing
Tim’s Camp Day
When will LRT Line 2/4 launch to the south end?
Stittsville South Open House recap
Glen Cairn stormwater pond maintenance
Call for nominations: Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame
Saturday: Stittsville Crafters & Vendors Market
Saturday: Brazilian Vibes at Main Street Café
Sunday: Stittsville Market at the Barn
July 27: Hazardous Waste Depot at Canadian Tire Centre
July 27: West Side Pride
July 28: Silas Bradley Park official naming ceremony
Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer’s Guide
Upcoming events:Reminder:
Have a great w...2024-07-2006 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 27: Aggressive dogsCouncillor Glen’s Weekly Update for Saturday, April 27, 2024
This week’s topics:
- Strengthening the rules for aggressive dogs
- Flewellyn & Shea safety measures
- Crossing Bridge Park play structure replacement
- May 4 Jane’s Walk and roundtable
- Tabling of Ottawa’s new zoning by-law
- Stittsville Community Micro-Grants
- Thanks to everyone for Cleaning the Capital
- Stittsville Kiwanis Youth Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays (now with pizza)
- Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun starts May 4
...2024-04-2714 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 30: A new deal for Ottawa with the ProvinceThis week’s updates:
- A new deal for Ottawa with the Province
- O.P.P Anti-Fraud workshop - Thank you
- Survey on Ottawa’s tree planting programs
- Easter weekend schedule changes
- Stittsville’s housing growth, decade by decade
- Councillor Chat on Wednesday
- April 9: 1174 Carp Road Development Information Meeting
- April 10: Stittsville Youth Centre open house
- Register for Cleaning the Capital
- Shout out to Scott Phelan
- Congrats to TALK… and his brother Ben
- Bike safety reminder
- Happy Easter
Have an excellent week!
–Councillor Glen
2024-03-3006 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 23: OC Transpo electric bus updateThis week's updates:
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Congrats to the Stittsville Business Association
Brae Street traffic calming meeting
Transit Commission: electric bus update; ridership and reliability; "New Ways to Bus" new route network map
Climate Resiliency Strategy
New ambulance dispatch system
A map of future schools in Stittsville
Register for Cleaning the Capital
Councillor Chat on April 3
Public Information Meeting for 1174 Carp Road on April 9
Looking for your stories about access to health care in Stittsville
Reminder to slow down on our roads
Lots of multicultural observances and celebrations, check out our Multicultural Calendar
Have an excellent...2024-03-2307 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 16: Congrats Erica Wiebe!This week's updates:
Congratulations to Erica Wiebe on her retirement from wrestling competition
Ottawa Short Mats Bowling receives $10,200 from the Trillium Foundation
Registration is open for Cleaning the Capital
New development proposal for 1174 Carp Road and a meeting on April 9
Brae Street traffic safety meeting on March 21
Registration is full for the OPP anti-fraud presentation
Are you a new (or soon-to-be) parent of young children? The City wants your feedback
What does affordable housing mean?
March 21 is the deadline for interim property taxes and to make your Vacant Unit Tax declaration
Please stay off sports fields
March 19 is...2024-03-1608 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 9: OPP Anti-Fraud presentationMy weekly Stittsville udpate for Saturday, March 9, 2024.
This week's updates:
The tragedy in Barrhaven
Celebrating International Women's Day
Ramadan begins this weekend
Congratulations to Katie Xu, Jack Fan, and Michael Raytchev on winning Gold at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
City Council approves new transitional housing on Queen Street
March 26: OPP anti-fraud presentation
Street sweeping starts soon
Fire Station 45 opens on March Road on Monday
Ottawa Public Health reminder about measles - March 21
Meeting for Brae Street residents about traffic calming
Stittsville library income tax clinics
Cleaning the Capital registration opens March 15
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Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 2: LRT construction updateGood morning! This week's update was recorded at the Bradley Commons stormwater pond.This week’s updates:
C’est le mois de la francophonie!
Wednesday’s power outage left more than 10,000 without electricity
Kiwanis Youth Drop-In
Congrats to the SVA
Congrats Goulbourn Skating Club / Starlight Intermediate Synchro
Weekly Park Run coming in May: 5km run every Saturday morning
Update on LRT opening: South, East, West
Deadline for interim tax bill and Vacant Unit Tax declaration is March 21
Share your feedback on private snow plows
Share you feedback on the Draft Waste Plan
6310 Hazeldean Road: Q&A and what’s...2024-03-0211 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 24: The Solid Waste Master PlanGood morning!
This week's updates:
- Check out the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan and share your feedback at engage.ottawa.ca
- Stittsville Village Association Annual General Meeting on February 28 at Hazeldean Gardens
- Open House for the Stittsville South lands on February 29 at CARDELREC
- February 29: Opening of the Kiwanis Youth Drop-In at Frederick Banting School (1453 Stittsville Main)
- 6310 Hazeldean Road: public meeting recap and next steps
- Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre - Chinese New Year event on Saturday
- Coldest Night of the Year / Lionhearts Fundraiser on Saturday evening
- Black Youth Action Showcase on...2024-02-2408 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 17: Ottawa gets $176.3-million from the Housing Accelerator FundThis week’s updates:
Ottawa receives $176.3-million through the Housing Accelerator Fund
Kiwanis Stittsville Youth Drop-In opens February 29
6310 Hazeldean Road: Reminder about the information meeting on Tuesday, and more of my Notebook series about the proposal
February 23: Councillor Chat and Draft Waste Plan Open House at CARDELREC
February 29: Future Neighbourhood Study Open House
121 Brae update
Hydro One vegetation maintenance near Timbermere / Amberlakes / Amberwood
Stittsville Diversity Committee: Recruiting women
At glengower.ca: New fee for false fire alarms; OPH overdose
prevention training; Water rate structure review; Family Day schedule
changes
TODAY: Goulbourn Township Historical Society Open House: “The role
of t...2024-02-1708 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 10: Carp Road upgrade coming in 2025This week's updates:
Happy Lunar New Year!
Ottawa Public Health warning about toxic drug supply
New transitional housing for families on Corkstown Road
Transit Commission: Fare compliance, ridership, mechanic recruitment
We want your feedback on the Draft Waste Plan, and there’s an open house in Stittsville on February 23
Volunteer Award nominations
6310 Hazeldean Road: Carp Road upgrade is coming in 2025
Stittsville South “Notice of Future Neighbourhood Study and Open House #1”
Changes to Ottawa’s Heritage Registry
Crossing Guard recruitment (Ottawa Safety Council)
Ottawa Fire volunteer recruitment
Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities
TODAY: Valentine’s Fundraiser Market at Johnny Ler...2024-02-1009 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 3: Stittsville Volunteer Awards / Call for NominationsGood morning! This week was at Village Square Park where it's National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
This week's updates:
Police look for help in identifying suspects who set fire to the Pride flag at the Goulbourn Museum
Stittsville Volunteer Awards / Call for Nominations
6310 Hazeldean Road: Info meeting on February 20
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receive grant from Ottawa Stewardship Council
Carp Road Corridor Business Association update
Stittsville Public High School update
On my web site: Paint It Up! + Recreation program registration
OC Transpo fare compliance
Black History Month in Ottawa
–Councillor Glen2024-02-0311 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJan 27: Mayor announces Housing Accelerator Fund agreement with federal government
This week:
Snow removal continues (please watch for no parking signs)
Clearing your catch basin and fire hydrant
Emergency Preparedness Workshop on January 30
Mayor announces agreement with the Federal government for the Housing Accelerator Fund
6310 Hazeldean Road: Development information meeting on February 20
Updates on 37 Wildpine
How to avoid frozen pipes
The City wants your feedback on the anti-idling by-law
Boards
& committees recruitment: Ottawa Police Board, Carp Land Fill
Public Liaison Committee, Stittsville Diversity Committee
Ottawa Fire water rescue video
Upcoming events: glengower.ca/events/
International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27)
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec...2024-01-2708 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJan 20: Ending homelessness in OttawaThis morning I'm at the skating rink at Trustee M. Curry Park on Hartsmere Drive.This week's updates:
Stittsville's outdoor skating rinks and a call for volunteers
Looking back on last week's snow storm and a reminder about snow removal operations
Heritage committee and building designations
Greenfield Residential Land Survey at Planning & Housing Committee
Advocacy from Alliance to End Homelessness
A reminder to get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination
Emergency Preparedness Workshop on January 30
6310 Hazeldean Road – a revised development proposal for 431 apartments
Dogs on leash reminder
Hydro corridor maintenance near Shea Woods
Recruiting new members for ou...2024-01-2010 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJan 13: Snow storm & moreCouncillor Glen’s Weekly Update for January 13, 2024
Winter and snow: A winter parking is in effect on Saturday from 10am-7pm; snow clearing updates; a reminder to keep catch basins and fire hydrants clear.
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Workshop on January 30
Volunteers needed for outdoor rinks
A reminder to pick up dog waste
Vacant Unit Tax declaration
Metric Park concept designs
March Break & Summer Camp registration
OC Transpo: updated route maps; Transit app
Thanks to Sgt. Johnson / Ottawa Police
Stittsville Main Street new businesses
Stittsville Youth Centre volunteers
Have an excellent week & goo...2024-01-1307 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesDec 16: Last update before the Christmas breakCouncillor Glen’s Weekly Update for Saturday, December 16, 2023
Updates:
Ottawa Public Health and local hospitals urge residents to get their updated COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines
OC Transpo updates:
Winter service change begins December 24, with changes to routes 261 and 263; Improvements to GPS and Transit app; Free service New Year’s Eve; Thank you for supporting last week’s food drive
Ottawa Police safety tips; RIDE program against impaired driving; vehicle thefts
Safety improvements coming to Flewellyn & Shea intersection
You can make your Vacant Unit Tax declaration at ottawa.ca
Abbott Street has re-opened east o...2023-12-1610 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesDec 9: OC Transpo Food DriveThis week’s updates:
OC Transpo - Loblaws Food Drive in support of local food banks. Bring a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation at No Frills or Brown's Independent today, in support of the Stittsville Food Bank.
Stittsville Parade of Lights thank you's
Happy Hannukah
Board of Health & a reminder about COVID and flu vaccines
Council approves 2024 City Budget
Recruiting for the Transit Advisory Working Group
Reducing waste during the holidays
Upcoming events in Stittsville
Hydro One maintenance along the hydro corridor near Shea Woods
Christmas singalongs
Dogs on leash reminder
Free the drains!
Ha...2023-12-0907 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNovember 25: Flu vaccine & COVID vaccineCouncillor Glen’s weekly update for November 25, 2023.
This week I'm at the new Silas Bradley Park in Edenwylde (corner of Edenwylde and Hickstead).
This week's updates:
A fire on Snowy Owl
Emergency plane landing in a field near Fernbank & Shea
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Thanks to Dash from Terry Fox Pharmacy for my vaccinations (flu & COVID), plus a reminder about new services available from pharmacists for minor ailments
This week's Budget Q&A for Stittsville residents
Thanks to Lloydalex residents for your feedback about proposed traffic calming
Environment Committee sp...2023-11-2512 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNovember 18: The 2024 City BudgetThis week:
A thank you to the Stittsville Legion for organizing last weekend's Remembrance Day ceremony
Helping a family in need after a fire on Orville Street
Tips on preventing vehicle theft
Congrats to Janet Young, inducted into the Order of Ottawa
Transit Commission: Transit budget and route review update
Transportation budget approved - snow clearing, road maintenance (including Cloverloft and Lazy Nol), road construction (including Robert Grant and Carp), traffic safety measures (including a speed camera in front of Holy Spirit on Stittsville Main
City Budget Q&A for Stittsville on November 21
Traffic safety meeting for Lloydalex...2023-11-1808 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNovember 11: Remembrance Day in StittsvilleThis week’s updates:
Remembrance Day ceremony in Stittsville today: parade at 1:45pm and ceremony at 2:00pm at the Stittsville Cenotaph located in front of the Johnny Leroux Arena on Warner-Colpitts Lane.
Best wishes for Diwali, the Festival of Lights
A visit to the new St. Bernadette school
Abbott Street closure – thanks for your patience
Lane closure on Shea Road (between Fernbank & Flewellyn) starts Monday
Minor closure on Putney this week
Stittsville Shooting Ranges: training exercises for law enforcement
Call 3-1-1 for help with homelessness
Board of Health: Overdose strategy, and a reminder to get your flu and...2023-11-1110 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNovember 4: OC Transpo bus route review & highlights for StittsvilleThis week’s update:
Abbott Street will be temporarily closed east of Robert Grant starting this week
Lansdowne Park
Draft Solid Waste Master Plan
Office-to-residential conversions
The OC Transpo bus route review and highlights for Stittsville
Flu & COVID vaccines available
Tennis & pickleball survey
Stittsville Public High School update
New Kiwanis little free library
Putney temporary closure
Coming up: Board of Health Budget; Stittsville Main Street Steering Committee, incentives for affordable housing builds
Upcoming events in our community
November 11 Remembrance Day
Diversity & multicultural calendar
Volunteer at a community rink
Have a great week!
–Councillor Glen2023-11-0410 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesOct 28: Province reverses Official Plan changesThis week's updates:
November 1 Pumpkin Parade
Provincial changes to Ottawa's Official Plan and urban expansion areas, and what it means for Stittsville
Hydro Ottawa's annual report to Council
Light Rail Stage 2 update
Winter recreation program guide available October 30
Lloydalex traffic safety meeting on November 22
Lansdowne Park redevleopment on the agenda this week
Office-to-residential conversions
I'm selling poppies at Brown's Independent from 12pm-2pm today for the Stittsville Legion
Flag raising for the National Republic Day of Türkiye
Volunteers needed for outdoor rinks
Volunteers needed for Christmas lights at Village Square Park, today and next Saturday (organized by t...2023-10-2812 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesOctober 21: Tree planting in StittsvilleRecorded in front of a haunted house on Allan Moore Place in Potter’s Key.
This week's updates:
Food bank challenge at CARDELREC
Humanitarian aid for Gaza
Treat Accessibly: thank you to residents and volunteers on Baywood Drive
Goulbourn Museum: new history centre, including John Curry's archive of Stittsville newspapers
Tree planting: Lady Bird Park, Joe Lewis Park, Eco West Enders on Sweetnam
Volunteer Connect
Para Transpo ride-along
Neighbourwood Watch and community safety
Cloverloft Court hydro pole replacement
Shea Road construction/paving
Huntmar & Maple Grove construction update
Stittsville Main & Brae intersection
Wildlife Speaker Series: Bats
Community events th...2023-10-2111 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesOctober 14: 9RunRun in StittsvilleThis morning I'm on Abbott Street at the 9runrun races. Hope you can join us this morning to cheer on the participants, in support of the Ottawa First Responders Foundation.
This week's updates:
• The horrific attacks on civilians in Israel & standing in
solidarity with Ottawa's Jewish community.
• Events today: 9RunRun, St. Thomas Garage Sale; Treat Accessibly;
Jo-Jo's Pumpkin Party; Crantham Crescent Halloween movie night; Kanata
Businesswomen Expo
• Event tomorrow & Monday: Open House Shopping Extravaganza at
Stittsville United Church
• Next Saturday: Volunteers needed for Eco West Enders tree planting
event
• Flex stake removals
• Update on OSTA school bus shortage
• Reminder about parking...2023-10-1407 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesOct. 7: Happy Thanksgiving!This morning I’m at the skeleton house on Crantham Crescent in Crossing Bridge.
This week's updates:
- Canadian Islamic History Month
- Latin American Heritage Month
- Library Month: "Your library, your democracy"
- Ottawa Police launch Project Safe Trade
- Register for our Emergency Preparedness Workshop
- Share your feedback on the Ottawa Police draft strategic plan
- Thanksgiving schedule changes, including delays to garbage/recycling/green bin pick-up next week
- Transit Commission coming up this week - root cause reports
- Today: Gobblefest craft & vendor fair at Johnny Leroux Arena
- Today: Cupcakes for a Ca...2023-10-0706 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesSept 30: National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThis week's updates include:
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Jour des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes
A visit to the Drave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
Para Transpo Awareness event
Diversity Committee / CAWI (City For All Women Initiative
Councillors ask province to review 2022 expansion land decision
Transportation Committee discusses Queen Elizabeth Driveway closure
LRT Sub-Committee meeting: Update on progress of south, east and west LRT extensions
School drop-off and pick-up times
Hydro work on Hobin and Cherokee
City consultation on the distinctive trees
Village Square Park renewal update
October 1: Seniors Day Tea at Hazeldean Gardens
October 1: Hazardous...2023-09-3010 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesSept 23: Carp Road landfill updateToday's update was recorded at the Outdoor Quilt Path at Mad About Patchwork, located on Huntley Road just south of Fallowfield. (Just a little bit outside of Stittsville.)
This week's updates:
Sunday, October 1: My Seniors Day Tea at Hazeldean Gardens, 2pm-4pm
New Sens owner Michael Andlauer
Hydro Ottawa strike is over
Board of Health: Opioid crisis + respiratory virus season https://ottawapublichealth.ca/respvirus
Updated long range financial plan for transit
Aggressive dogs and why it takes so long to get in front of a judge
Over 600 trees will be planted in Stittsville...2023-09-2311 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesSept 16: Why are OC buses being cancelled?My weekly Stittsville update for Saturday, September 16, 2023.
This week's updates:
- Rosh Hashanah / Jewish New Year
- Apple Festival today
- Unity Square Grand Opening today
- Sunday Fun Day at Stittsville United Church tomorrow
- Rotary Breakfast at Stittsville United Church on September 23
- Mexican Independence Day
- Butter Tart Festival - 7,000 butter tarts sold in just a few hours!
- Happy 100th birthday to Clara Biggar – still golfing at Amberwood!
- Update on OSTA school bus shortages
- A reminder about traffic safety and parking restrictions around schools
- OC Transpo / Transit Commission: Why are buses being ca...2023-09-1611 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesSept 9: Stittsville's newest schoolThis week I'm at St. Bernadette School at the corner of Cope and
Defense. Stittsville’s newest school opened for the first time on
Tuesday. (Recorded on Friday afternoon.)
This week's updates:
School road safety reminders
School buses & OSTA
Butter Tart Festival today
Charity Car Wash at the fire station on Iber Road
OC Transpo launches O-Payment tap-and-ride, plus fare capping
The future of the Pretty Street Community Centre
Naming ceremony for Bradley-Craig Park
A visit from the Governor General
Finance Committee approves 2.5% budget direction
Planning & Housing Committee approves Affordable Housing plan
Why are there so ma...2023-09-0909 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesSept 2: School bus shortagesMy weekly update for Saturday, September 2.This week:
OSTA school buses; driver recruitment at DriveYellow.ca
Light rail subcommittee: update on Stage 2 LRT
37 Wildpine info meeting
Brew Revolution & friends fundraiser for the food bank
Happy 9th anniversary to StittsvilleCentral.ca
Construction at Abbott's Run and update on Robert Grant Avenue
Livery Street closure (Ginseng to Bobolink) starting September 11
Trans Canada Trail lookout repairs
Register for Fall Cleaning the Capital
Multicultural & Human Rights calendar
Pretty Street Community Center update
Investing in supportive housing
Budget direction report at Finance Commmitee
Zoning by-law update at Planning Committee: Bill 23 & 3 units per...2023-09-0214 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 26: Tweaking the Vacant Unit TaxThis week's updates:
Events
today include the Corn Festival (1469 Stittsville Main); Kiddie
Kobbler's fundraiser for "Shoes on their Feet" (Hazeldean at the Shoppes
at Fairwinds); Centre 33's Pride Family Picnic (Kanata United Church,
33 Leacock Drive)
Events tomorrow include the Pride Parade downtown
Thanks to everyone who attended this week's Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Recap: 121 Brae info meeting and traffic lights at Stittsville Main & Brae
37 Wildpine info meeting on Wednesday, August 30
New City Manager is Wendy Stephenson
My motion to tweak the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT)
Fall registration for Cleaning the Capital continues at ottawa.ca
Huntmar is...2023-08-2611 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 19: Celebrating Pride WeekThis week’s updates:
Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony, on Monday, August 21 at 4pm at Village Square Park
Cleaning the Capital: Fall registration is open
New housing pipeline dashboard
Ottawa Public Health: mpox vaccinations; protecting against mosquito bites
CARDELREC yearly maintenance & closures
Info meeting about 121 Brae on August 22
Huntmar will be closed from Maple Grove to Palladium from August 20-27
Registration for fall rec programs delayed
Electric vehicle survey at engage.ottawa.ca
OC Transpo fall service changes at octranspo.com
Upcoming events:
Tonight: Stittsville-Kanata Kiwanis outdoor movie night at Village Square Park
Sunday: Mill of Ki...2023-08-1907 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAug 12: Remembering Brad SchoenherrI’m along the Trans Canada Trail just west of Stittsville Main Street.(Pre-recorded on Friday, August 11)
Updates this week:
Remembering Brad Schoenherr
Thursday's storm; 417 closure postponed
OC Transpo & LRT
A meeting with Police Chief Eric Stubbs
Thanks to Ottawa Fire for organizing this week's blood donor clinic
Upcoming blasting glengower.ca/blasting
August 22: Meeting for 121 Brae
August 30: Meeting for 37 Wildpine
Upcoming events:
Saturday: Stittsville Legion fundraiser
Saturday: Operation Come Home Food Drive / Rotary Club
Saturday: Zida Summer Festival
Saturday craft & vendor market
Sunday farmers' market
August 19: Kiwanis outdoor movie night
August 21: Pride We...2023-08-1210 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 5: Transit, blasting, development & moreThis week I'm at JoJo's Community Garden on Stittsville Main Street. (I recorded this on Friday afternoon.)
A quick update of the OC Transpo LRT situation and then some local info:
- Blasting at 360 Bobolink glengower.ca/blasting/
- Cathodic watermain protection
- 121 Brae – info meeting on August 22
- 37 Wildpine – info meeting on August 30
- Next week’s waste pick-up delayed due to the long weekend
- Planning Advisory Committee
- La comité consultatif sur les services en français
- Court case delayed for aggressive dog incident
Upcoming events:
- August 5: Company of Fools present Hamlet at Alexander Grove
...2023-08-0506 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 8: Charges laid in Wyldewood Park assaultMy weekly update for Saturday, July 8
This week’s updates:
Charges laid in last month’s serious assault at Wyldewood Park
Police strategic plan consultation survey
23.5% increase in hate motivated incidents in Ottawa
Canada Day: thank you to volunteers and event organizers
Kids 12 and under ride free on OC Transpo
Pimisi Station
1650 Shea Road Site Plan
Wetlands meeting recap
Highway 417 closed at Bronson July 13-17
Huntmar & Maple Grove intersection work – Cherry Drive resurfacing
TODAY: Stittsville-Kiwanis Garage Sale at Village Square Park
JULY 22: West Side Pride @ Alexander Grove Park
Reminders:
Subscribe to our em...2023-07-0810 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 30: Canada Day in Stittsville + community updatesMy weekly update for June 20, 2023:
Canada Day 2023:
Join us at 9am at Kavanagh Green for a Stittsville Canada Day flag raising ceremony. (In front of the Stittsville sign at Hazeldean & Stittsville Main). This event is free and co-hosted by Hazeldean Gardens. Tea and coffee will be served in the outdoor courtyard at Hazeldean Gardens afterwards.
The Stittsville Village Association is organizing a free family-friendly Canada Day event from 1pm-10pm at Sacred Heart High School (Abbott @ Shea), including music, and international food court, face painting, fireworks, and more.
Canada Day Car Show. Vintage...2023-06-3013 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 24: Bear sightings & safety tipsCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 24
This week I'm at the stormwater management pond on Iber Road.Upcoming events:
Saturday: Craft & vendors market at Stittsville United Church
Saturday: Party in the Park at Pioneer Plains Park
Sunday: Market @ The Barn strawberry social
Sunday: Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Monday: Help Protect Stittsville's Wetlands
Wednesday: Stittsville Muslim Association Eid Prayer
Thursday: Stittsville Business Association "Biz Chat" at Jimmy's Waffle World
July 1: Canada Day activities in Stittsville
Police seek witnesses to June 9 assault at Wyldewood Park + community meeting recap
Bear sightings and safety tips
LRT readiness for...2023-06-2413 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJUNE 17: Ottawa's new three-item garbage limitMy weekly update, recorded at Village Square Park ahead of today’s Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural FestivalThis week's updates:
New 3-item limit for garbage: What it means and my thoughts
Household Hazardous Waste Depot on June 25 at Canadian Tire Centre
Journey with Jonathan: biking across Canada to raise awareness for MS
MaxxOttawa extends outreach to Stittsville/Kanata
Encouraging news about a mental health urgent care centre for Stittsville/Kanata
Pelletée de terre pour la nouvelle école du CEPEO à Stittsville
Shingwàkons public school pedestrian safety audit
Bear safety and prevention of bear encounters
Granary Grove Park p...2023-06-1713 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 10: From the Jackson Trails wetland along Feedmill CreekCouncillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, June 10.
Updates this week:
- Recap: Protecting our Wetlands meeting
- Fire on Poplarwood
- Update on 5618 Hazeldean / Minto's Abbott's Run community
- Wild parsnip treatment
- Pioneer Plains Park: proposal for dogs-off-leash hours
- Hydro Ottawa power outages
- Council will decide next week on garbage "pay-as-you-throw" / bag tags
- June 17: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
- June 20: Collinda Joseph at our Councillor's Speaker Series
- June 22: Front Porch Concert Series
- More events at glengower.ca/events/
- Reminder: Speeding & parking
Have an excellent week!
–Councillor Glen
2023-06-1008 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 3: Stittsville Volunteer Awards + Protecting Our WetlandsGood morning from the lookout along the Trans Canada Trail just west of Stittsville.
This week's updates:
June is Let's Bike Month - sign up at letsbike.ca
Stittsville Volunteer Awards - congratulations to nominees and recipients
Celebrating Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month
Changes to Ottawa's development review process
Branch clean-up coming to an end
Waste and garbage in Ottawa - watch my videos on YouTube, Instagram, and my web site
5618 Hazeldean Road: Minto's Abbott's Run Phase 1 - back at Planning & Housing Committee this week
Greg and Aaron McPherson are On The Road...2023-06-0313 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMAY 27: OCH receives $24.1-million from Ontario government for affordable housingGood morning!
Event reminders:
Sunday, March 28: “Mission to Mars” family bike ride. You can sign up at glengower.ca
Wednesday, May 31: 2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards at Johnny Leroux Arena
Saturday, June 17: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival
Updates from this week:
OCH receives $24.1-million from the Ontario government for Mikinak, an affordable housing project
Shingwàkons walk to school day
Westwind celebrates opening of outdoor classroom
On my web site – glengower.ca:
Cathodic watermain maintenanance
Betty Hill Walkway consultation
Ottawa Public Health: West Nile Virus and ticks / Lyme disease
Infrastructure Master Plan
...2023-05-2709 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMay 20: Committee sends Minto file back to staffGood morning! This morning I was swatting mosquitoes next to the Poole Creek Walk Way on Jonathan Pack Street.
This week’s updates:
Slow Down For Us signs are still available at our ward office at CARDELREC
Update on 5618 Hazeldean / Minto’s Abbott’s Run: Committee sends the file back to staff
OC Route Review – virtual and in-person open houses next week
Phase one of the City’s Anti-Racism Strategy
New Program for Youth Ages 11 to 14 years: YOUth Decides
Victoria Day Schedule Changes
Grand opening for Shingwàkons Public School
Update on branch pick-up
Flex stakes are being i...2023-05-2011 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMay 13: 6-million OC Transpo trips in MarchGood morning! Today I was at Alexander Grove near Johnny Leroux Arena / Warner-Colpitts Lane.
This week:
OC Transpo prepares for launch of the next stage of light rail towards the Airport and Riverside South
City Council & High Performance Development Standards
McHappy Day raising money for an expansion of Ronald McDonald House
Transit Commission: 6-million rider trips in March, GPS & data updates; e-bus pilot results
Ice storm clean-up update, including a branch collection blitz on Tuesday
New regulations for little free libraries and roadside gardens
Tow trucks - know your rights
1981 Maple Grove Road - Ontario Land Tribunal...2023-05-1312 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMay 6: Bear sightingsGood morning! This week's update was recorded on Saturday morning at Crossing Bridge Park.
- Ottawa River Flooding - volunteers needed, visit WestCarletonRelief.ca
- Bear sightings
- Proposal for a new "Pay-As-You-Throw" garbage bag system
- Crossing Bridge Park renewal
- OC Transpo bus route review / survey
- Nightlife commissioner
- Affordable Housing - Scaling Up report
- Sod turning for the new St. Bernadette Catholic School
- CPI Interiors - celebrating 25 years
- Tour of the City's traffic facilities
- Today - Jane's Walk on Stittsville Main Street - registration is full
- May 18...2023-05-0612 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 29: Provincial funding for homelessness programsGood morning! This week's update was recorded at the Amberwood golf course on
Springbrook Drive. A real gem in our community with golf, pickleball,
swimming, ALE restaurant, and more.
This week's updates:
Provincial funding for supportive housing and homelessness programs
Light Rail Sub-Committee: Action plan in response to the OLRT Public Inquiry
Transportation Master Plan Part 1 approval
Environmental Assessment for Huntmar & Stittsville Main approved
OC Transpo route review - survey launches
Waste Diversion Plan briefing on Thursday
Wildlife Speaker Series about ticks on Tuesday
Vacant Unit Tax - 99% of property owners have completed the declaration - thank...2023-04-2913 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 22: An update on the dog attackGood morning! It's Earth Day, so I recorded my update this morning from Kemp Woodland along the Trans Canada Trail.This week:
An update on the dog attack
Volunteer Firefighter recruitment
Transportation Committee - new Transportation Master Plan
Ottawa Public Health - new mental health dashboard
Thanks to Buddha / Councillor's Speaker Series
Bus Rapid Transit vs. Light Rail
Density and the suburbs
Tree and branch clean-up continues, free wood chips at Kanata Rec Centre
LRT Action Plan
1981 Maple Grove update
TTC install begins
Earth Day workshops
Cleaning the Capital
Volunteer Week
OC Transpo spring service
Huntmar...2023-04-2213 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 15: Tons of Stittsville updates!My Saturday morning update from Howard A. Maguire Park on Parade Drive.
Celebrating Vaisakhi
Update on the Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival in June
Councillor Chat TODAY, 11am-1pm at No Frills (Iber Road)
Sunday - Sledge Hockey Tournament at CARDELREC
Sunday - Volunteer Firefighter info session at Station 46 on Iber Road
Tuesday - Councillor's Speaker Series with Stephen "Buddha" Leafloor
Play Free - new free youth drop-in programs at City recreation centres
Stittsville street sweeping starts
Bell fibre optic installations
Recap of Transit Commission
Storm update - tree & branch clean-up
Volunteer Award nominations
Cleaning the Capital registration
...2023-04-1508 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 8: Storm clean-up and ongoing power outagesMy Saturday morning update near the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park
This week’s updates:
Update on storm clean-up efforts and ongoing power outages
This week’s LRT outage
The airport hotel
OC Transpo safe driving & Transecure awards
April 15 – Councillor Chat at No Frills, 11am-1pm
April 18 – Councillor’s Speaker Series with Stephen “Buddha” Leafloor
Kiwanis Homework Club continues at the Legion Mondays & Wednesdays
Cleaning the Capital
Volunteer Awards
Out West pride event
Passover, Easter, & Ramadan
Weekend closures & schedule changes
More info at https://glengower.ca
Have an excellent week!
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Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAPRIL 1: Update on Stage 2 Light Rail constructionMy Saturday morning update for April 1, 2023.This week's updates:
Stage 2 Light Rail construction update - south, east, and west
After Action Report on the City's response to the 2022 derecho
Now accepting nominations for the 2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
Homework Club open Mondays and Wednesdays at the Stittsville Legion
Register today for Cleaning the Capital
Traffic safety reminders: Slow down, stop at stop signs, report dangerous driving to https://ottawapolice.ca/report/
Beware of phone scams targeting seniors
Upcoming events in the community
Schedule changes for Easter
April 2023 multicultural & human rights calendar
Have an excellent week!...2023-04-0112 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMARCH 25: Update on the incident at Trustee M. Curry ParkRecorded on Saturday morning from in front of the Stittsville Legion on Stittsville Main Street, originally built as the Loyal Orange Lodge in 1930.
This week:
Remembering John Brummell and Amanda Epp
Update on the incident at Trustee M. Curry Park
New Youth Homework Club on Mondays and Wednesdays, thanks to the Legion and the Stittsville-Kanata Kiwanis Club
2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards – nominations are now open
Cleaning the Capital
23 projects in 2023
Revised site plan for the next phase of Wellings
Construction impacts for Abbott’s Run
New zoning by-law discussion papers
Transportation Master Plan updated policy documents
Welcome to S...2023-03-2512 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 11: Thanks to Hydrant Heroes!My weekly update from Village Square Park for Saturday, March 11:
Thanks to rink volunteers
March 8 was Holi - the Hindu Festival of Colour
March 21 is Nowruz the Persian New Year, also known as Naw-Rúz, the first day of the Baháʼí calendar year
Celebrating International Women's Day
City Council declares intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic
Councillor Chat TODAY from 11am-1pm at Bronwn's Independent on Stittsville Main
Thanks to Elie Nesrallah for participating in our Councillor's Speaker Series
Village Square Park renewal update
Thank you to Hydrant Heroes!
An update on snow clearing
A reminder about parking and...2023-03-1112 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 4: What's in the City budget for StittsvilleMy weekly update from Stittsville Main Street, just south of Abbott Street.
Mars est le mois de la Francophonie
Wednesday is International Women's Day
This week is Black Mental Health Week
Check out our multicultural calendar on my web site / glengower.ca
Reminder about the overnight winter parking ban, 7pm Saturday to 7am Sunday
City budget highlights: Carp Road, Shea Woods, Fernbank District Park, hiring police and paramedics, more money for affordable housing, 5% increase to transit operations... plus a portapottie for Village Square Park
OC Transpo - 5.5-million riders in January, up from 5.1-million in December
OC Transpo...2023-03-0410 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 25: It's cold!Councillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 25. From the rink at Lee Boltwood Park at Abbott & Malahat.
This week:
It’s cold! If you see someone who needs help due to the cold, call 3-1-1. You can also call 9-1-1 if it’s a medical emergency.
See a pothole? Call 3-1-1
Automated Speed Enforcement – one additional camera near St. Stephen School in Jackson Trails
Transportation Committee budget – money to design the Carp Road expansion
City Council & reports on last year’s occupation
A visit with Leigh Couture at Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Ottawa Publ...2023-02-2510 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFebruary 18: Speaking out against hate and racism in our communityMy Saturday morning update for February 18, 2023.
This week:
- A message about hateful graffiti and speaking out against racism
- March 7: Councillor's Speaker Series with Elie Nesrallah
- LRT and the Transportation Safety Board letter
- Budget Q&A recap
- Potholes: call 3-1-1
- Coyote mating season
- Volunteers needed for a youth homework drop-in
- Good luck to the Goulbourn Skaters at the synchro nationals in Calgary
- Happy Family Day
- Today is the Stitts...2023-02-1809 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFebruary 11: The Transit Commission budgetMy weekly update for Saturday, February 11, 2023.
This week’s updates:
Snow clearing updates
Health roundable on primary care / family doctors
Transit commission budget approved with $27.5-million more for OC Transpo operations
Donate to redcross.ca to help with relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria
Updates on the Kittiwake fire and Spindle fire
585 Bobolink – upcoming construction and blasting
Converting empty offices to housing
School parking reminder – don’t block driveways or roadways
Abbott Street winter parking restrictions near Stittsville Main
February 13 – Stittsville budget Q&A on zoom
February 20 – Family Day skate – registration is full
Volunteers needed for youth homew...2023-02-1113 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 4: Fire on KittiwakeFrom my ward office at CARDELREC on a very cold Saturday morning.
Update on the Kittiwake fire and thank you to firefighters and paramedics. Reminder to check your smoke detector
Black History Month
Extreme cold & resources available
Snow removal update, fire hydrants, parking reminder
Board of Health update on family doctors / primary care
Council approves Zero Emission Bus procurement; tables draft 2023 budget
Transit Commission this week including 2023 budget
Meeting with the Carp Road Corridor BIA
Vacant Unit Tax - 246,000 (76%) of property owners have made the declaration; deadline is March 16
Economic Development Survey at engage.ottawa.ca
Crystal Hawkins...2023-02-0416 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJan 28: City Council this weekThis week:
Happy Lunar New Year
We've had a lot of snow!
Zero emission buses - reducing 30,000 tonnes of GHG emissions each year
Settlement - LRT issues - City of Ottawa & RTG
January 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Renaming a section of Metcalfe Street for Mahsa Amini
Committee votes to temporarily reopen Wellington
Jan 31 - public meeting for the Huntmar widening and Stittsville Main Street extension Environmental Assessment
Feb 13 - Stittsville budget Q&A
Feb 20 - Family Day Skate
Upcoming community events
Congrats Goulbourn Skating Club - heading to the Synchro Nationals
January 29 is International...2023-01-2810 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJAN 21: Federal funding for electric busesCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, January 21
From the skating rink at Upcountry Park near Hartsmere Drive.
This week's update:
- Federal government contributes $350-million for OC Transpo's electric bus program
- Snow clearing & winter parking
- Reminder to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine
- Westwood Phase 4 public meeting recap
- Revised plans for 360 Bobolink
- Shingwàkons - update on traffic safety
- CARDELREC after-school programs
- City's frozen pipe program
- Upcoming blasting for Bobolink development
- Volunteer tax help2023-01-2112 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJAN 14: Snow clearing, LRT, health care, moreFrom the skating rink in Crossing Bridge next to A. Lorne Cassidy School.
This week:
- Thanks to volunteers for helping to maintain rinks in our community
- Snow removal & winter parking https://ottawa.ca/winterparking/
- LRT back in service, some thoughts on whats next
- Queensway-Carleton Hospital - respiratory assessment centre https://qch.on.ca
- Vacant Unit Tax - 42% of property owners have made their declaration https://ottawa.ca/vut/
- Shingwàkons Public School & traffic safety
- Volun...2023-01-1413 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJAN 7: Winter parking, LRT, Vacant Unit Tax & moreCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, January 7
From Village Square Park in Stittsville.
This week:
- Happy New Year! / Bonne année!
- Sign up for winter parking alerts at ottawa.ca/winterparking
- LRT repairs continue this weekend - Skiing on the TransCanada Trail - looking for volunteers
- Ottawa Public Health - respiratory virus on the rise
- Vacant Unit Tax update ottawa.ca/vut
- January 16: Public info meeting for Westwood Phase 4 subdivision
- Back to school...2023-01-0709 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesDEC 17: I'm chairing the Transit CommissionCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update:
- Winter Parking Ban - thanks for your co-operation
- My committee assignments for this term, including Chair of the Transit Commission
- OC Transpo winter schedule changes start December 25
- Council directs staff to draft a budget with a 2.5% property tax increase
- Congrats to Trinity Lothian - medalist in wheelchair fencing
- Co-existing with coyotes
- Holiday singalongs
- Watch for my newsletter
- Our office is closed from Dec 23 to Jan 2
- Happy Hannukah!
- Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, J...2022-12-1709 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesDEC 10: City Council's LRT Oversight CommitteeThis week's update is live from the "Elf" house at 18 Cypress Gardens, a fundraiser for the CHEO Foundation and mental health initiatives.
This week's updates:
- City Council - new LRT Oversight Committee established
- Thanks to Parade of Lights volunteers
- OC Transpo food drive for the Stittsville Food Bank: over 15,000 food items and more than $8,000
- Book launch for Elie Nesrallah's "Gates & Walls"
- A report on the May 21 Derecho
- Police warning about vehicle thefts from public areas
- I'm reading at the Stittsville Library today at 10:30...2022-12-1010 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesDEC 3: The LRT inquiry reportThis week’s updates:
– Parade of Lights TONIGHT on Stittsville Main Street. Parade starts at 6pm from in front of Brown’s Independent, and ends at Carleton Cathcart Street near the Library. Stittsville Main Street will be closed from about 5:30pm-8:00pm between Hazeldean and Carleton Cathcart.
– OC Transpo fundraiser for the Food Bank. The Stittsville Food Bank is collecting donations at Brown’s Independent and No Frills today.
– LRT Public Inquiry Report released
– Bill 23 passed at Queens Park
– Recreation registration starts on Monday with an upgraded system
– Join a committee or board
– 6310 Hazeldean R...2022-12-0313 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNov 26: Emergency responders rescue a dog at the Fernbank pondSaturday morning update for November 26, 2022. From Frederick Banting School on Stittsville Main Street.
This week:
– Dog rescue at the Fernbank stormwater pond
– Ottawa Public Health reminders: Wear a mask indoors and in crowded spaces; get vaccinated; wash your hands; stay home when sick
– Bill 23 – Q&A Webinar recap; financial hit to the City
– City Council gets an update on LRT legal issues this week, plus tabling of the governance report
– Provincial Inquiry LRT recommendations coming on Wednesday
– Why we’re seeing delays on road work projects
– Sign up for winter parking alerts at o...2022-11-2610 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 20: Stump removals, upcoming events, construction updates & moreCouncillor Glen's update for Saturday, August 20.
From Bob Mills Park on Atlas Terrace in the Fernbank Area.
This week:
- Councillor Chat TODAY from 10am-11am at Rouncey Park
- Recruiting crossing guards and school bus drivers
- Call-out for rink volunteers, including Joe Lewis Park and Mark Yakabuski Park
- Cleaning the Capital Fall Campaign - register at ottawa.ca/clean
- May 21 storm clean-up: Update on stump removal
- Car theft reminders from the Ottawa Police
- Local construction updates - Jonathan Pack, Abbott, Hobin, Maple Grove, Idylea2022-08-2012 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 13: Lots and lots of neighbourhood updatesCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update / August 13, 2022
Live from Albert Argue Black Park in Fairwinds-Poole Creek
Lots of updates today:
- Thank you to Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis for hosting last night's movie night at Village Square Park. Their next big event is the "Kids for Kids Talent Showcase" on October 21. Check their web site and Facebook page for audition info.
- August 22: Pride Week flag raising ceremony at Village Square Park
- Cleaning the Capital registration opens on Monday
- August 20: Councillor Chat at Rouncey Park, 10am-11am
- Springbrook Poole Creek garden recap2022-08-1313 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 6: Splash pads & construction updatesCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, August 6. Live at Rouncey Park (Rouncey @ Groningen) in the Blackstone neighbourhood.
This week:
- Splash pads in Stittsville
- Heat warning & tips from OttawaPublicHealth.ca
- Reminder to check in on older & vulnerable neighbours
- Update on Abbott & Hobin road repaving
- Blasting at Idylea (Fernbank near Liard)
- Maple Grove road closure August 12
- 417 closure at Booth Street Aug 11-15
- August 12: Kiwanis Movie Night @ Village Square Park
- August 20: Councillor Chat @ Rouncey Park
- e-bikes - where they ar...2022-08-0612 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 23: Hydro outages, COVID, outrageous speeding & moreCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Live from Maize Park in the new Mapleton neighbourhood, off Maple Grove Road.
This week:
- COVID-19 in Ottawa - the current situation, 4th doses, and vaccines for younger kids
- Hydro Ottawa - an update on recent outages & what they're doing to fix it
- Ottawa Police recruitment - 80 new hires in 2022
- Car thefts in Stittsville
- Police enforcement blitz on stunt driving & excessive speeds
- Slow Down For Us sign giveaway on August 5
- Upcoming road closures: Jonathan Pack...2022-07-2311 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 16: COVID 4th doses; fare-free transitCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for July 16, 2022.
Live from the Amberwood Village sign. A big thanks to all of the volunteers who are helping with the landscaping & care of this entrance area!
This week's updates:
- EV Experience thank you
- COVID-19 update - where to get your 4th dose
- Free woodchips continue at Maple Grove depot
- Infrastructure Master Plan consultation
- Profile of Stittsville's Shiva Yan
- What you should know about extending your driveway
- Wild parsnip control
- Pioneer Plains splash pad update2022-07-1613 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 9: Free woodchips!Councillor Glen's Weekly Update / Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Good morning from Kavanagh Square (Stittsville Main @ Hazeldean)
This week:
- Stittsville Front Porch Music Festival thank you
- Bradley Square - commemorating one of Stittsville's legacy business families
- New policy for parks in new developments
- Road resurfacing delayed due to strike
- Increase in suspected overdose-related deaths
- Free woodchips & other storm clean-up updates
Events:
- Responsible Dog Owners of Canada garage sale on Elderwood Trail
- Goulbourn Museum grand re-opening today
- Amberwood Village Recreation...2022-07-0910 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 2: A safety message for driversCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, July 7, from the Carp River Pathway near Maple Grove Road.
- Aberdeen Heritage Festival today at Lansdowne Park
- Thoughts on driver responsibility & cyclists
- Tree replanting program
- Blasting updates
- Upcoming construction
- Installation of temporary traffic calming (TTC)
- Update on Pioneer Plains splash pad
Upcoming events:
- THURSDAY: Stittsville Front Porch Concert Series
- FRIDAY: Bradley Square naming ceremony
- SATURDAY: Councillor Chat 10am at Kavanagh Green (Stittsville main @ Hazeldean)
Enjoy your long weekend!2022-07-0210 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 25: "Welcome to Stittsville" multicultural eventCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 25
This week:
- TODAY, 12pm-4pm: "Welcome to Stittsville" multicultural event at Village Square Park (Abbott @ Stittsville Main)
- Planning Committee approves Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan
- Mandy Hambly receives the Mayor's City Builder Award
- Car theft information session
- Naming ceremony for Lee Boltwood Park
- Congratulations to graduating high school students
- Let's Bike Month - Team Stittsville has logged 5,600km!
Upcoming Events:
- Party in the Park today at Pioneer Plains Park (Ja...2022-06-2510 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 18: Upcoming construction projectsCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 18. Live from the corner of Abbott & Iber. Feels more like an October day than a June day! (Note - due to a technical issue the first few minutes of today's video are not available. To see/hear the full video, please visit: https://fb.watch/dJCpXC13_U/)
This week's updates:
- Upcoming construction in our community. Road resurfacing on Abbott Street and Hobin Street; temporary road closure on Trailway Circle; Beechfern pedestrian bridge replacement; Jonathan Pack culvert repair
- Storm clean-up continues - 1st pass of curbside pick-up co...2022-06-1817 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 11: Free the little free library!Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 11. Live at Susanna Kemp Park on Ponderosa Street in Abbottsville Crossing.
This week:
- Storm clean-up continues
- A request for Provincial Disaster Recovery Assistance
- Free the Free Little Library!
- Congratulations to Stittsville Volunteer Award nominees and recipients
- OC Transpo & masks, plus some thoughts about changing ridership in our community
- Committee approves new Anti-Racism strategy
- Committee approves affordable housing investments - but the cost of building these homes and apartments is...2022-06-1115 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJune 4: Power update & post-storm clean-upCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, June 4, 2022.
This week:
- Update on power restoration and storm clean-up
- Fernbank @ Edenwylde closure/detour
- 6310 Hazeldean Road meeting recap
- Ottawa Fire Services door knocking
- Look out for turtles crossing!
- Cleaning the Capital - 79 projects! (Stittsville had more than any other ward in Ottawa!)
Upcoming events:
- June 4 - Councillor Chat @ 10am
- June 4-5 - Doors Open Ottawa
- June 5...2022-06-0408 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMay 28: Storm clean-up & ongoing power outagesMy weekly update for Saturday, May 28 on Henry Goulbourn Street, near Cordukes.
This week's update:
- The latest on power & storm clean-up. A few minutes into the video, we hear directly from a hydro technician about work being done on Henry Goulbourn & area today to restore power
- A huge thank you to the community, my team, volunteers, City staff, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and especially Hydro Ottawa and their partners for help this week.
- A look ahead at upcoming events in the community.
My updates will be less...2022-05-2819 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMay 21: Planetary PathwayLive on the Trans Canada Trail near West Ridge.
- Planetary Pathway launch on the Trans Canada Trail
- A note about racism in our community & World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
- "Welcome to Stittsville" - multicultural event on June 25
- Victoria Day Weekend & firework safety
- Blossom Fest on May 22
- Lee Boltwood Park - planting day today & naming ceremony on May 27
- Open Office Hours May 27, 10am-11am
- Upcoming events: Councillor Chat, Arts int the Park, Vol...2022-05-2108 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMAY 14: Improving transportation on Stittsville Main StreetLive from Sunray Park in the southern end of Stittsville
- Tick key giveaway from Ottawa Public Health - email glen.gower@ottawa.ca
- Family Bike Ride tomorrow - register at https://glengower.ca
- Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan - see the plan for pedestrians and cyclists, and five things we're doing to help with traffic on the street
- May 19 - public meeting for 1364 Stittsville Main Street
- May 31 - public meeting for 6310 Hazeldean Road
- Police launch "Project Noisemaker" - targeting speeding and noise. Hear it, see...2022-05-1410 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMay 7: Stittsville Diversity ProjectCouncillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, May 7, 2022.
So many updates today:
- Committee approves Shea Woods acquisition
- 6310 Hazeldean - new development application (east of Carp)
- Recap - 6015 Fernbank pre-construction meeting
- Update on Bell fibre installations
- Update on the City's Women & Gender Equity Strategy
- Street sweepers are out - please take your car off the road
- Remember to slow down & follow the posted speed limit; traffic calming being installed now; police enforcement in school zones
...2022-05-0713 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAPRIL 30: Shea Woods updateCouncillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, April 30. Live at the Poole Creek Pathway near Springbrook in Amberwood.
- Cleaning the Capital
- Motorcycle event downtown
- Shea Woods update
- Police Neighbourhood Resource Teams
- Monday - pre-construction meeting for 6015 Fernbank
- Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan
- LRT - Mott MacDonald report
- Councillor Chat TODAY at Maverick’s
- Jane’s Walk May 7
- Bell Rotary Park Labyrinth Peace Walk May 7
- Family Bike R...2022-04-3010 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 23: New OC Transpo Route 67Councillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, April 23. Live at West Ridge Park "A".
This week's updates:
- OC Transpo improvements for Fernbank area - new route 67
- New "My Para Transpo" booking app
- Encouraging reliability stats for bus & LRT in March/April
- April 27: Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan - Zoom meeting
- What to know before you expand your driveway
- Over 60 "Cleaning the Capital" events in Stittsville
- Do you know a "Stittsville Super Kid"? (kicking off Volunteer Week)2022-04-2309 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 16: New park name commemorates Constantine LutyCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, April 16, 2022.
This week:
- Free skate at CARDELREC with special guest Tyrone Henry, Canadian Men's Para Team. (Collinda Joseph is feeling sick today and unable to join us.)
- Greg & Aaron MacPherson will walk from Orleans to Stittsville today to raise funds for the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa / Bureau des services à la jeunesse. Welcome them back this evening at Cooligan Martial Arts (Cedarrow Court)
- Easter schedule changes, including waste collection changes next week
- Cleaning the Capital - over 50 groups have sig...2022-04-1610 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 9: New traffic safety measures coming to StittsvilleCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update for Saturday, April 9, 2022.
Live from Lee Boltwood Park in Abbottsville Crossing (Abbott @ Malahat).
This week:
Establishing a pollinator garden at Lee Boltwood Park - donations needed- contact the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society at sghorticultural@gmail.com
4 reminders for COVID-19
Transportation Committee approves safety enhancements in Stittsville
New traffic calming measures coming in April
Iber Road transit survey
Curbing car thefts in our community
Street sweeping continues
Cleaning up the Capital - over 40 groups have signed up so far https://ottawa.ca/clean/
Nominate a volunteer for the 2022 Volunteer Awards https://glengower...2022-04-0908 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesApril 2: Photo radar on Abbott StreetCouncillor Glen’s weekly update for April 2, 2022. Live from William Bradley Park on Porter Street.
This week:
Marking the start of Ramadan
Sikh Heritage Month
Automated Speed Enforcement (photo radar) on Abbott Street - and how we can improve the program
Recap of our Affordable Housing webinar
Transportation Committee this week - including a speed reduction for Kimpton and stop signs at Kimpton/Overland and Liard/Basswood
Free family skate on April 16, plus meet & greet with paralympian Collinda Joseph
Cleaning The Capital - sign up to help clean a local park
Volunteer Awards - nominations continue
Call...2022-04-0209 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 26: Next phase of Robert Grant Avenue + New school constructionCouncillor Glen’s weekly update for March 26, 2022 from Rubicon Park (Rouncey @ Rubicon, betwen Cope & Fernbank).
This week:
Construction progress on Fernbank elementary school and public high school
Robert Grant Avenue – Council approves next phase of construction from Abbott to Hazeldean
Tuesday, March 29 – zoom meeting about Ottawa’s affordable housing strategy
Reminder for drivers: Slow down & take care – watch for cyclists and pedestrians
Cleaning The Capital – Registration continues
Nominations for Stittsville Volunteer Awards
Provincial goverenment – Strengthening rules on developers who breach code of ethics
2022 Hazardous Waste Depots (new date at Canadian Tire Centre)
Where to find info about traffic...2022-03-2609 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 19: Register now to Clean the CapitalCouncillor Glen's Weekly Update from Wyldewood Park on Wintergreen Drive in Stittsville.
Cleaning the Capital - registration is now open
Take the survey on waste diversion at engage.ottawa.ca
Councillor Chat about Affordable Housing Strategy on March 29
Nominations are open for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards glengower.ca/volunteer/
New proposal for townhomes at 585 Bobolink
Making a Difference: AmaturRaheem Salam-Alada
Recap of pre-construction meetings for Campanale (Fringewood) and Mattamy (Maple Grove)
COVID-19 - Vaccine clinic moving to Kanata Rec Centre
https://ottawapublichealth.ca/riskreduction
More info at https://glengower.ca2022-03-1907 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 12: Nominations open for Stittsville Volunteer AwardsCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, March 12, 2022.
This week:
Congratulations Collinda Joseph
Ukraine relief efforts & rally on Sunday
Winter Parking ban in effect 10am-7pm Saturday
Snowmobiles are not allowed on pathways or the Trans Canada Trail (only allowed west of West Ridge)
Call 3-1-1 if you see a pothole
Nominations are open for the 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
Movie production on Snowberry
Site Plan for Dunrobin Distillery / 1498 Stittsville Main Street
Stittsville community diversity - meeting on March 21
Webinar on Ottawa's Affordable Housing Strategy on March 28
Provincial Task Force on housing affordability
COVID-19 mask mandates + advice...2022-03-1214 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 5: Donations for Ukraine, co-existing with coyotesCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, March 5, 2022.
This week:
Ukraine humanitarian relief - donations accepted at St. Andrew's Church for the Ukranian Orthodox Church relief efforts https://standrews-stittsville.ca/
COVID-19 update
Mental health resources from Ottawa Public Health
Beechfern/Poole Creek pedestrian bridge replacement
620 Bobolink - traffic safety analysis
1837 Maple Grove - pre-construction meeting with Mattamy
Shea Village zoning at Planning Committee on Thursday
See a pothole? Call 3-1-1
A reminder about smoke detectors & fire safety
Co-existing with coyotes
Local events & activities
International Women's Day on March 8
More info at https://glengower.ca2022-03-0509 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFeb 26: Ukraine, downtown business help, Robert Grant AvenueCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 26
This week:
- Farewell (and thank you) to Quitters Coffee
- Standing in solidarity with Ukraine
- Supporting downtown businesses after the occupation: free bus/train/parking, tax deferrals, business investments, provincial and federal relief
- Wellington Street temporarily closed from Bank to Elgin, could become permanent pending more study
- COVID-19 - drop-in appointments available for first dose, second dose, and booster shots
- Auditor General's report on Ottawa's zero-emission bus pilot
- C...2022-02-2612 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFebruary 19: Police move in on occupationCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 19, 2022.
This week:
- Update on police operations to remove the occupation downtown & City Council this week
- Why we've closed comments on social media
- Booster shots now available for youth ages 12-17
- Family Day schedule changes
- Pre-construction meetings for 5 Orchard and 1837 Maple Grove
- Next phase of Robert Grant Avenue coming to Planning Committee
- Friday: Association of Local Public Health Agencies
- Drop-in office hours Tu...2022-02-1912 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesFebruary 5: Local reminders + an update on the situation downtownCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 5, 2022.
This week: - Thanking volunteers who help maintain outdoor rinks, including the rink at Pioneer Plains Park in Jackson Trails
- Stittsville's Amatur Raheem Salam-Alada receives a Black History Month Community Builder Award
- Scott Phelan profiled in our "Making a Difference" series
- Nearly 200 have signed up for "Stittsville Volunteer Connect" https://glengower.ca/volunteers/
- Reminder about the Holy Spirit Parish parking lot / Shea Woods dog walkers
- Share your feedback about sidewalks & pathway projects: http://engage.ottawa.ca 2022-02-0509 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJanuary 29: Reminder for Shea Woods dog walkers, Planning & tenant protectionCouncillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, January 29, 2022. Live from the skating rink at Fringewood Park.
This week:
- COVID-19 vaccine access (including a weekend vaccine clinic hosted by the Ottawa Birth & Wellness Centre)
- Stittsville Volunteer Connect: glengower.ca/volunteers
- Reminder to stay off stormwater management ponds
- Dog walkers in Shea Woods - church parking lot reminders
- Ryan Reynolds Way in Cumberland
- Planning Committee & tenant protection
- Your feedback on sidewalks & pathways + transportation policy: engage.ottawa.ca
...2022-01-2908 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJanuary 22: This week's fire & Cleaning up after Monday's stormCouncillor Glen's weekly update along the trails near Paul Lindsay Park in Amberwood.
This week:
- Community support for families affected by fires
- Cleaning up from Monday's storm: Thank you & tips (parking, hydrants, frozen pipes, tobogganing & more)
- The latest COVID-19 vaccination stats
- Councillor Chat on Thursday evening
- A look ahead to City Hall this week
More info at http://glengower.ca
Stay warm!
-GG.2022-01-2206 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJanuary 8: A new phase in the pandemicCouncillor Glen's Saturday morning update recorded at the skating rink at Crossing Bridge Park.
Lots of COVID-19 info this week:
- A new phase in the pandemic
- Mitigating harm through vaccination and staying home when you're sick
- Vaccine appointments
- Emergency childcare
- A thank you to kids, parents, teachers, small businesses, and health care professionals
More information at http://glengower.ca2022-01-0808 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates2022 City Budget: What's in it for Stittsville?Last week City Council approved the 2022 Budget, including a number of investments that will directly benefit our Stittsville community.
In this bonus episode, Councillor Glen provides some highlights about what's planned for 2022, as well as how the City is addressing pressing health and social needs in the City like affordable housing, public health, social services, and crime prevention.
You can find more info here: https://www.glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-council-approves-2022-budget-plus-highlights-for-stittsville/2021-12-1309 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesNov 13: Volunteer firefighters, Green parksCouncillor Glen's Saturday morning update for November 13.
This week:
- Looking back on Remembrance Day
- Volunteer firefighters at Station 81
- LRT return to service & free fares for December
- A new councillor for Kanata North
- Bradley Commons street signage
- Development applications - 1927 Maple Grove, 360 Bobolink
- Green Parks - what we heard
- Farm Boy opening Thursday; Ritual on Main opening this week; Sod turning at new public high school
More info at...2021-11-1310 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesOct 16: Preparing to vaccinate kids 5-11Councillor Glen's Saturday update, recorded at Pioneer Plains Park in Jackson Trails.
This week's updates include:
- COVID-19 - Letter for parents from Dr. Etches
- 37 Wildpine development
- Paul Desmarais petition
- Fall tree planting
- A reminder for dog owners re: school property & picking up after your pets
- Welcoming Nobility Performance to our community
- Nominating a new councillor for Kanata North
- Official Plan deliberations
- LRT - investigations & transparency
- Bike safety giveaway @ 3pm
- Oct...2021-10-1615 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesSept 11: School traffic, new towing rulesCouncillor Glen's weekly update from Traditions Park:
- Federal election on Monday (https://elections.ca)
- School traffic & parking, school buses & OC Transpo
- Councillor Chat - Sept 22
- Green Parks Pilot - meetings on Sept 27 & 28
- New towing rules
- Roundabout opens at Palladium & Robert Grant
- Graffiti - call 3-1-1
- Doctors & clinics: https://www.glengower.ca/information/a-list-of-doctors-and-clinics-in-and-around-stittsville/
- Bell utility updates: https://glengower.ca/bell/
- Blasting: http://glengower.ca/blasting/
...2021-09-1814 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAugust 28: Back to school, new Catholic schoolCouncillor Glen's Saturday morning update from the Amberwood golf course.
The golf course is hosting a putting contest today. $2 per putt ($5 for 5 putts) with all proceeds to the Stittsville Food Bank.
This week's updates include:
- COVID-19 - vaccinations, schools, etc.
- Back to school this week for some students
- Tartan lands - tree cutting
- Carp landfill update
- Blasting update
- Housing affordability
- Site plan for the new Catholic School on Defence Street
- Bright...2021-08-2813 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesAug 14: Curbside waste, dirt bikes & ATVsCouncillor Glen's Saturday morning update from Jo-Jo’s Community Garden on Stittsville Main Street.
This week we have updates aboutn:
- COVID-19 vaccine rates: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/reports-research-and-statistics/covid-19-vaccinations-by-neighbourhood.aspx
- Phoebe the bearded dragon lizard reunited with family
- Curbside waste pick-up survey
- Dirt bikes & ATV's
- Upcoming road closures / construction
- 620 Bobolink information meeting on Wednesday
- Monday - Goulbourn Museum hosts "Indigeneity in Canada - a Webinar" with Jibby King: https://goulbournmuseum.ca/ev...2021-08-1509 min