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Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates

Councillor Glen Gower

Every Saturday morning, Councillor Glen Gower shares news and info for Stittsville residents.

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00:07:52

August 23: Back to school / la rentrée

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/08/23

This week’s updates: Capital Pride weekRobert Grant Avenue updateBack to school / la rentréeCrossing guards needed!OC Transpo fall schedule starts SundayPublic engagement for Idylea Linear Park (pathway)Public engagement on future skateboard parksRegistration is open for Fall Cleaning the CapitalWest Nile Virus / mosquitosHazeldean Road - construction in KanataSaturday: Block Party in support of the Food BankSaturday: CornFest at Village Square ParkThursday: Stittsville Business Association After 5

00:10:40

August 9: Chief Stubbs visits Stittsville

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/08/09

This week’s updates:A reminder about accessibility & how you can helpStittsville events including the Restore Reads book Fair; Zonta Club “Paint the Ladies Orange”; Kiwanis Movie Night; Pride Week Flag Raising; Saturday parkrun; Sunday Market @ The Barn; more.Chief Stubbs visited Stittsville and we talked about traffic enforcementUpdate on a potential future Poole Creek Pathway extensionGlen Cairn stormwater pond maintenanceHazeldean @ Savage - development information meetingOC Transpo: Route

00:11:07

July 26: More road safety reminders

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/07/26

This week’s updates: More road safety remindersDrowning Prevention WeekCouncil approves the Transportation Master PlanOC Transpo’s starring role at BluesfestHazeldean @ Savage development info meetingPolice Chief Eric Stubbs is coming to Stittsville – what are your questions and feedbackStittsville Main Street hanging flower pilotHazardous Waste Depot at Canadian Tire Centre todayLasagna Jamboree at Village Square ParkPride Week Flag Raising in Stittsville on August 17 Have an excellent

00:10:01

July 19: West Side Pride festival

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/07/19

This week’s updates: Road safety remindersE-bike and e-scooter rulesCongrats to the SVA for a successful “Music and Movies at the Park”West Side Pride today Alexander Grove“Welcome to Stittsville” Newcomer’s GuideStittsville Main Street hanging flower pilotOttawa Alerts via Alertable - weather and other emergency notificationsMap of existing and future schools in StittsvilleDevelopment updatesPalladium Drive stormwater pond maintenanceJohnwoods sidewalk renewalTransportation Master Plan at City

00:09:03

July 12: Road safety after several serious collisions

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/07/12

This week’s updates: Staying cool during extreme heatRoad safety reminders after several serious collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclistsOttawa Safety Council is hiring crossing guards in StittsvilleRemembering Damien Brown-GrahamOttawa Police Mounted Unit (horses) visit StittsvilleStittsville Main Street - adopt a flower pot in this year’s pilot projectDevelopment updatesLocal events, including the Stittsville Village Association’s Music & Movies in the Park, and West Side

00:08:06

July 5: Groundbreaking at The Station

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/07/05

This week’s updates:Canada Day - thank you to event organizersGroundbreaking at “The Station” on Stittsville MainOttawa Symphony Orchestra at Alexander GroveUpcoming events glengower.ca/events/OC Transpo - 246,000 trips on July 1, next up Bluesfest, plus a local mapVacant office building transformed into transitional housingCrossing guard recruitment in StittsvilleRobert Grant Avenue - construction update and overnight workCall 3-1-1 for parks maintenance & be nice to your neighboursLet’s Bike

00:11:39

June 28: Looking ahead to Canada Day

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2025/06/28

This week’s updates:Canada Day events and activities in StittsvilleFireworks safety reminderJuly 2: Ottawa Symphony Orchestra at Alexander GroveLion on the Beach fundraising raffleTransportation Master Plan, and a potential new pathway from Stittsville Main to Amberwood, plus an update on Robert Grant Avenue constructionOC Transpo facility tour, employee appreciation, plus summer service, Canada Day, BluesfestHydro Ottawa answers on power outagesImprovements in Paramedic response timesWelcome

00:11:53

June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/06/21

This week’s updates:Indigenous Celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day at Holy Spirit ParishEvents this weekend including Foley-Peeters Party in the Park (Yakabuski Park); Bryanston Gate Community Picnic; Stittsville Lions bottle drive and launch of the Lion on the Beach travel lottery; Stittsville Family Bike RideStittsville Porch Music Festival continues next ThursdayLooking ahead to Canada Day events in StittsvilleCity of Ottawa will be examining three options for landfills and

00:09:42

June 14: Stittsville porch music festival

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/06/14

This week’s updates:Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival - THANK YOU!June 19: Stittsville Porch Music FestivalSaturday events: Lions BBQ, Fundraiser market, Nannipat’s Lemonade, Hazeldean Gardens car showJune 22: Stittsville Family Bike RideStittsville Public School - an award-winning story from Alex for Habitat for HumanityCanadian Red Cross emergency preparedness + new Alertable app from the City of OttawaPlanning & development: 2775 Palladium proposed hotel & aquatic centre;

00:10:28

June 7: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/06/07

This week’s updates:Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival: Saturday, June 7 from 12pm-4pm at Village Square ParkMulticultural & Human Rights Calendar Lots happening on Stittsville Main Street: “The Workshop”, upcoming groundbreaking, flowersLet’s Bike Month, including our Family Bike Ride on June 221883 Stittsville Main Street - Site Plan meetingJohnwoods sidewalk replacementYour feedback on Climate Ready OttawaTuesday: Info meeting for a proposed hotel and aquatic centre on Palladium

00:09:54

May 31: Volunteer Awards recap

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/05/31

This week’s updates:Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 7Volunteer Awards recap glengower.ca/volunteer/Alcohol in parks pilotAdministrative Payment SystemDevelopment updates & info sessions glengower.ca/development/Police wrap up Road Safety WeekOttawa Fire kicks off “Wake Up!” campaignLots of upcoming events: glengower.ca/events/Greg McPherson is on the road for mental healthErica Wiebe inducted into the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

00:10:30

May 24: Proposed hotel & aquatic centre

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/05/24

This week’s updates:Ottawa Race WeekendKing Charles visitBreakfast with Bruce FanjoyStittsville Food Bank volunteer and donor appreciation eventJune 10 info meeting about a proposed hotel and aquatic centre on Palladium DriveMay 31 Connections community eventDrilling/testing along the Trans Canada TrailDagenham Park concept plans (Westwood)Wild parsnip annual programCOVID-19 vaccine booster shot for high risk individualsMay 24: Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Open HouseMay 24: Goulbourn Township Historical

00:08:45

May 17: Victoria Day weekend

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/05/17

This week’s updates: Victoria Day schedule changesVictoria Day fireworks at Hazeldean Gardens on MondayEmergency preparedness workshop June 12Make the right call:3-1-1 for damage to park equipment or city facilities, or to report vandalismottawapolice.ca/report for mischief, hate-motivated incidents9-1-1 for crimes in progress, life-threatening emergencies, fireParks maintenance updateTips for boulevard gardensWetlands at riskWelcome to Stittsville multicultural festival on June 7: call for

00:10:34

May 10: Crossway Park play structure update

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/05/10

This week’s updates:Crossway Park concept design for a new playgroundReminder about motorbikes in parks and on trails/pathwaysCall 3-1-1 to report issues to the CityNational Road Safety WeekNational Nursing WeekTransportation Master Plan - deadline for comments on capital projects is Monday1412 Stittsville Main - new housing proposal for a 3-storey apartment buildingNorth Stittsville future neighbourhood updateSouth Stittsville future neighbourhood updateDraft zoning by-law deep diveUpcoming

00:12:33

May 3: OC Transpo free service, Zoning deep-dive

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/05/03

This week’s updates:Jane's Walk on Stittsville MainOC Transpo New Ways to Bus + free service this weekendNotes on the power outage on Tuesday eveningMeasles alert from Ottawa Public HealthDraft Zoning By-law deep diveSite plan for 1883 Stittsville Main Street (at Parade)Ministry of Transportation - Maintenance Patrol YardW2 Stittsville North Open House (west of Timbermere)Ralph Street Park swing replacementMetric Park - coming soonNational Volunteer Week - Volunteer Awards, Lionhearts,

00:12:08

April 26: New Ways to Bus launches this week

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/04/26

This week’s updates:Congrats to Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville on a successful Kids 4 Kids Talent ShowcaseUpcoming events in StittsvilleCleaning the Capital continuesJane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street, May 3Nominations due today for Volunteer AwardsStittsville Main Street zoning changes?North Stittsville - new neighbourhood open houseOC Transpo - New Ways to Bus launches SundayOttawa Police issue a warning about “distraction thefts”It’s bear seasonMonday is election day, please make a plan

00:07:24

April 12: Go Sens Go!

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/04/12

This week’s updates:- Passover begins- Weekend event rundown: Easter FUNdraiser Market; Seniors Marketplace; Goulbourn Township Historical Society geneology talk; West Side Pride AGM; Spice of Life Wine & Cheese; Puppy Yoga, A Choired Affair, a breakfast for first responders, a cheque presentation from the Rotary Club to Friends of Stittsville Wetlands; Para Hockey tournament!- Cleaning the Capital - registration and clean-up events continue- Street sweeping starts - OC Transpo - New Ways to Bus

00:07:34

April 5: Priority road and transit projects for...

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/04/05

This week’s updates:Transportation Master Plan - new road and transportation projects for StittsvilleNew Ways to Bus - open house Saturday at CARDELREC, 10am-noonPuppy YogaCleaning the Capital beginsIncome tax clinics at the libraryVolunteer Award nominationsWelcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 7OC Tranpso’s Safe Driving and Transecure AwardsFederal election reminder Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

00:14:21

March 29: Fire at Flewellyn-Jones House

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/03/29

This week’s updates:Last day of Ramadan, Eid Mubarak!Severe weather and emergency preparednessOttawa Stewardship Council contributes $7,000 to Friends of Stittsville WetlandsChapel Ridge Free Methodist Church - One Church One Day prayer eventQueensway-Carleton Hospital Visionaries Breakfast raises nearly $500,000Fire at Flewellyn-Jones HouseEnviroCentre’s Transit SymposiumCommittee approves food gardens in the City right-of-wayStormwater pond maintenance at Paul Lindsay ParkPlanning: 425 Culdaff, 2

00:10:20

March 22: Potholes, micro-grants, new zoning by-law

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/03/22

This week’s updates:Potholes, including that big one on the Carp Road offrampReminder to slow down!Bonne Journée Internationale de la Francophonie!International Day for the Elimination of DiscriminationCleaning the Capital registrationStittsville Community Micro-GrantsStittsville Volunteer AwardsWelcome to Stittsville multicultural festivalTransit Committee recap and Transit Operator & Worker Appreciation DayEnviroCentre - “Connecting the Dots on Transit” eventApril 5: New Ways to Bus open

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