Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates

Good morning! This week I’m at Jo-Jo's Community Garden on Stittsville Main Street. It’s a community garden and quite a special place in Stittsville, run entirely by volunteers. Besides the garden plots they also host special events and activities throughout the year. This week’s updates: Stittsville Neighbour Days Cleaning the Capital Crossway Park - playground opening on September 25 What would you like to see at Amberway Park? Trans-Canada Trail re-gravelling Stitt Street Park renewal Granite Ridge (Iber Road) stormwater pond maintenance Maple Grove speed cushions Immigrant Entrepreneur Award nominations Today: Applefest at Village Square Park This weekend: Quiltwalk at Mad About Patchwork This weekend: Richmond Fair More upcoming events: glengower.ca/events/ New business - Gracie Barra (Brazilian jiu-jitsu) Yom Kippur (September 20-21) Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes (25 septembre) Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Patrick Hartin House on Maple Grove Road. These two stone buildings are being recommended for heritage designation . The smaller cottage was built around 1840, and the larger home was built in 1886. They are among the last stone buildings from the late 19th century in Stittsville. This week’s update: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah 5th Annual Butter Tart Festival today! Operation Come Home fundraiser at Brown’s Next-to-new sale at St. Thomas Church Grand opening of Trick & Fly Stittsville Neighbour Days September 18-27 Cleaning the Capital Crossway Park playground opening party on September 25 Transit Committee recap Construction blasting at Idylea , and a temporary pathway closure Firefighters are checking smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on Sundays in September Municipal election resources at ottawa.ca/vote/ The Chelly hockey tournament Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m in front of Shingwàkons Public School on Cope Drive. (Shingwàkons means "little pine" in the Kitigan Zibi dialect of the Algonquin language.) This week’s updates: Back to school for English students this week, plus some traffic safety reminders OC Transpo fall service starts August 30 OC Transpo free youth fares on evenings, weekends, and holidays starting September 1 Carp Road construction update - Carp/Hazeldean intersection work is delayed Fernbank District Park - check out the plans and take the survey Registration is open for the Fall Cleaning the Capital Campaign Fundraiser at Mane West Salon (Stittsville Main Street) today September 12: Stittsville Butter Tart Fest Sunday: Capital Pride Parade Great to see so many Canadian flags flying 🇨🇦 Reminder about maintenance at CARDELREC over the coming weeks Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m in front of École élémentaire publique Cassiopée – Stittsville’s newest elementary school. It’s located in Westwood at the corner of Cope and Dagenham. It opens to students this week, along with other french-language schools in Stittsville. A reminder to drivers to slow down, put your phone away, and follow traffic and parking rules, especially near schools. And good luck to students heading back to class! Bonjour! Ce matin, je me trouve devant l’École élémentaire publique Cassiopée , la plus récente école élémentaire de Stittsville. Elle est située dans le quartier Westwood, à l’angle des rues Cope et Dagenham. Elle accueillera ses premiers élèves cette semaine, tout comme d’autres écoles francophones de Stittsville. J’en profite pour rappeler aux automobilistes de ralentir, de ranger leur téléphone et de respecter les règles de circulation et de stationnement, particulièrement aux abords des écoles. Et bonne rentrée à tous les élèves qui retournent en classe! This week’s updates: Tomorrow, August 23: Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday at 11am at Village Square Park Today: 10th Anniversary of parkrun in Canada Today: Sweet Corn Festival August 25: OC Transpo customer info session; OC Transpo fall service changes August 7: Music & Movies in the Park (Stittsville Village Association) Check out the draft plans for Fernbank District Park Introducing “Stittsville Neighbour Days” , September 18-27 Thank you Erica Wiebe , and thank you Kiwanis ! Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at CARDELREC - home of the Erica Wiebe Gymnasium. Erica will be here this afternoon for a special event to celebrate 10 years since she won an Olympic Gold Medal in Rio in wrestling. Drop by between 3:30pm-6:30pm to Meet Erica, see some wrestling, and grab a bit from local food trucks. It’s free and everyone is welcome. More info... This week’s updates: Kiwanis Movie Night tonight at Village Square Park Legion 100th Birthday Celebration on Sunday August 23: Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony August 25: OC Transpo Customer Info Session The Stittsville Flea Market on Carp Road is closing down Launch of 2026 Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer’s Guide Ottawa 200 time capsule Huntmar Drive lane closure from August 17-21 CARDELREC pool maintenance from August 17-September 7 Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Crossway Park, checking out the newly-opened play structure! A great new amenity for the Connections community. Upcoming events: Tonight: Music & Movies in the Park with The Jivewires and Mamma Mia! August 15: Celebrating 10 Years of Olympic Gold with Erica Wiebe August 23: Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony at Village Square Park More info at glengower.ca/events/ This week’s updates: Fire on Fernbank A flipped car on Cope A visit to the Ottawa Police Mounted Unit stables Milestone LRT test for the west end Mosquitoes/West Nile Virus OC Transpo Customer Info Sessions (including August 25 in Kanata) Para Transpo Talks New site plan for 723 Putney Paul Lindsay Park stormwater pond maintenance & Granite Ridge (Iber Road) stormwater pond maintenance Ongoing construction: Stittsville Main Street, Hazeldean Road, Palladium Drive City secures legal ownership of Amberway Park after 68 years Congrats to Greg McPherson - On the Road 4 Mental Health Moth research at Ladybirds Park Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Alexander Grove - one of Stittsville’s gems. Massive pine trees, a classic ball diamond, soccer fields, tennis, the Johnny Leroux Arena and community centre, and access to the Poole Creek pathway. This week’s updates: Events this weekend: West Side Pride Stittsville Jamboree Fundraiser ReStore Book Fair (Habitat for Humanity) Hazardous Waste Depot Watermain break at Iber & Harry Douglas What should we put in the Ottawa 200 time capsule ? Proposal for an indoor water park and hotel in Stittsville Emergency preparedness July 1 storm update A heads up about “distraction thefts” Ottawa’s Tree Protection By-law Traffic safety infrastructure coming to Stittsville in 2026/2027 Paul Lindsay Park stormwater pond update Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling delayed to protect turtles Reminder to keep your dogs on leash Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m on Mantra Street near the Bradley-Craig farm. The big red barn recently received a fresh new coat of paint. Over the past few years Richcraft has been restoring both the farmhouse and the barn. Both buildings have heritage designation. This week’s update: West Side Pride on July 25 Olympic wrestler Erica Wiebe returns on August 15 Crossway Park play structure update Vegetation removal behind Loreka Court Update on the development proposal at Hazeldean & Savage Next phase of “Palladium Terrace” apartments at Palladium and Derreen July 1 storm update - more than 6300 homes affected city-wide Council votes to reduce development charges Crossing Guard Park - honouring Peter Clark and crossing guards everywhere Police commercial vehicle safety blitz Open-air fires are not allowed in Stittsville A reminder about respecting accessible parking spaces Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at the stormwater pond between Boulonnais Grove and Paseana Place, and Terry Fox Drive (stormwater facility #1353). Stormwater ponds play a major role in flood control during major rain storms like the one we saw on July 1. This pond provides overflow capacity for the surrounding neighbourhood, and outlets via the Monaghan Drain to the Jock River and eventually the Rideau River. This week’s updates: Recovering from the July 1 storm - if you had flooding, make a report via ottawa.ca/311/ plus more storm resources available at ottawa.ca Canada Day thank you Transportation & Mobility Action Plan Committee approves renovictions by-law Committee votes “no” to Stittsville West urban expanion 5100 Robert Grant Avenue - Village Green update Development updates: Hazeldean @ Savage update; new development proposed for Palladium @ Derreen Stittsville Main flower basket program Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance Bus stop construction on Abbott @ Robert Grant Upcoming events: Cricket festival, West Side Pride, weekly parkrun, weekly Market @ the barn Ottawa Charge are moving to Stittsville OC Transpo youth ride free all summer Have a great week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Banyon Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Wrapping up the Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival Sunday: Stittsville Family Bike Ride Sunday: Hazardous Waste Depot at Trail Road landfill Canada Day event preview OC Transpo summer service begins on Sunday Free youth fares on OC Transpo starting July 1 Hydro One tree cutting on Maple Grove Updating on construction blasting in Stittsville Commemorative street names for Tysen Lefebvre and Collinda Joseph Hydro Ottawa annual report Speed limit changes for Abbott, Fernbank, Westwood neighbourhood E-scooter safety at committee Rouncey Park splash pad update Staying healthy in hot weather Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park, ahead of our Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival happening from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 130 participants: performers, exhibitors, food vendors, community services, and lots more. See you there! This week’s updates: Stittsville Front Porch Concerts postponed to next Thursday June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day June 24 showcase at Space & Time Studios Stittsville Family Bike Ride on June 28 + Let’s Bike Ottawa Canada Day preview Congrats to West Side Pride on a great Pride Breakfast Recap: Roger Griffiths Avenue street naming ceremony What was causing the overnight noise in Stittsville Wild Parsnip treatment at local parks Carp Road construction update Stittsville North future neighbourhood concept plans Queensway construction update Rouncey Park splash pad undergoing repairs Hazardous Waste Depot on June 28 at Trail Road Landfill Congrats Mya Vaslet , drafted by PWHL Hamilton Congrats to local graduates Happy Father’s Day Have a great week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Maize Park, ahead of the Roger Griffiths Avenue Naming Ceremony happening at 11:00 a.m. Richcraft is also hosting a bbq for residents in the Mapleton neighbourhood. This week’s updates: Events today: Lions Community BBQ , Mosaic Harmony Festival June 20: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival OC Transpo’s preparations for federal government RTO + free youth fares in July-August Coping with extreme heat Thanking young volunteers Renata and Liam for supporting their friend Jack Thanks to the Stittsville Village Association for a successful Art in the Park Groundbreaking at 1412 Stittsville Main Congrats to Stittsville Pathfinders École Saint-Jean-Paul II celebrates 20 years A motion to incentivize more primary care facilities Commemorative street names for Tysen Lefebvre and Collinda Joseph Let’s Bike Month updates, including the Stittsville Family Bike Ride on June 28 June 18: Stittsville Front Porch Concerts June 19: Summer Backlot Market Stittsville Main Street construction update Construction blasting update Road safety reminders Have a great week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates: A child is in critical condition after a balcony fall Reminders about water safety Stittsville Main Street overnight road closure June 7-16 Let’s Bike Month: Upcoming activities in Stittsville Multicultural Calendar (National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and more) Long-term planning to fix our aging infrastructure Ottawa Police neighbourhood crime statistics Events this weekend: Doors Open Ottawa, Nannipat’s Lemonade Stand, Art in the Park Events next week: Roger Griffiths street naming, Lions BBQ, Mosaïc Harmony June 20: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival - thank you sponsors! Jack’s Gala raises over $225,000 Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m along the Trans Canada Trail near Talltree Crescent and the path to Angel Heights. A reminder to call 3-1-1 to report downed trees and branches. This week’s updates: Eid al-Adha Accessibility Day at City Hall Giveaway Weekend May 30-31 Youth Art Showcase on May 31 Looking back on the week: Health Equity event, Stittsville North Open House, Marion Gullock park renaming Queensway traffic - update on the signage install near Pinecrest OC Transpo / LRT - double trains will start June 8 Ottawa Police make 3 arrests in relation to assault on Stittsville Main Street Ottawa Police focus on illegal car meets Let’s Bike Month in June Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival - looking for adult volunteers Stittsville Lions scholarship opportunities Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society - gardening today at Lee Boltwood Park Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates: Ottawa Race Weekend Queensway traffic School zone traffic calming “Slow Down for Us” signs Councillor Chat TODAY at Food Basics, 10am-12pm Monday: Health Care Equity in Action Tuesday: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house Planning & Housing Committee updates Development proposal - KFC at Hazeldean and Carp Cleaning the Capital - Youth Art Showcase on May 31 May 30-31: Giveaway Weekend June 20: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival TODAY: Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society Plant Sale June is Let’s Bike Month Relay for Life fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society #SupportLocalStittsville Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates: A “notice of motion” to rename this park in memory of Marion Gullock , The latest on park projects, including Crossway Park, Brummell-Curry Park, Dagenham Park, and more Rick Leary’s “Customer-First Action Plan” for OC Transpo Coming up at Planning Committee: Stittsville South urban expansion ; Idylea zoning by-law amendment Stittsville North future neighbourhood open house (May 26) Stittsville events: glengower.ca/events/ May 25: Health Care Equity event June 20: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival May 16: Liam’s Lemonade Stand May 16-17: Plant Swap at the Stittsville Library All month: Sylvie Sabourin photo exhibition May 16: Book Fair at the Legion May 20: Paint It Up info session Cleaning the Capital - thank you volunteers! Giveaway weekend May 30-31 Victoria Day schedule changes Have an excellent long weekend! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates: World Migratory Bird Day Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Plan update A tour of OC Transpo’s zero-emission bus garage Blasting at 6171 Hazeldean (Hazeldean Horizons) Stittsville North Open House on May 26 Cleaning the Capital update Happy Mother’s Day Upcoming events including Market @ The Barn; Liam’s Lemonade Stand; Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Open House Splash pads open May 16 Tulip Festival starts this weekend, plus a visit with Princess Margriet of the Netherlands National Mental Health Week: “Stronger Connections, Better Mental Health” Make the right call: 3-1-1 (or ottawa.ca/311/ ) and 9-1-1 Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m on Stittsville Main Street ahead of the yearly Jane’s Walk . It’s a walking tour starting at 4pm from Village Square Park, part of the city-wide Jane’s Walk festival . This week’s updates: Paint It Up! mural project on Stittsville Main parkrun 2nd anniversary United Church Luncheon Lettuce Grow Cleaning the Capital events & activities Hobin Street sidewalk update OC Transpo Transecure and safety awards E-scooter safety reminders Helmet safety reminders May multicultural & human rights calendar Spring line painting starts Monday Sports field update Ottawa Charge at Canadian Tire Centre McHappy Day on Wednesday Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates: A reminder that memberships are available now from the Amberwood Village Recreation Association for the many programs offered at the facility. Congratulations and thank you to this year’s Volunteer Award nominees and recipients Cleaning the Capital – thank you to volunteers who took part in our Earth Day clean-up with the Rotary Club ; plus info about the Youth Art Showcase Friends of Stittsville Wetlands “All About Turtles” event on Earth Day Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre volunteer appreciation Flooding along the Ottawa River, and a motion about the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Mayor signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Province on the LRT upload s A motion to change the speed limit on Abbott, Fernbank, and the Westwood neighbourhood April 30: Hobin Street sidewalk open house Map of future transportation projects Police issue warning about distraction theft ; tips to avoid car thefts ; and cracking down on car meets Upcoming events: Wellings Healthy Aging Expo ; Jane’s Walk ; Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival Tennis nets will be installed on April 27 Contact ottawa.ca/311 or call 3-1-1 for potholes, broken signs, parking, etc. Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates: Sens in the playoffs National Volunteer Week Stittsville Volunteer Awards on Thursday April 22 - Earth Day Clean-up for Cleaning the Capital Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival needs volunteers on June 20 Sign up to the “Volunteer Connection” for opportunities in Stittsville Outdoor rink appreciation breakfast with Sens Captain Laurie Boschman Committee passes the Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law aka “bubble by-law” Hydro Ottawa outage on Friday was due to an underground equipment failure Canada Post home delivery update April 22: Friends of Stittsville Wetlands “All About Turtles” April 30: Hobin Street sidewalk open house Update on street sweeping Reminder about school traffic safety Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen