Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates

By Councillor Glen GowerGovernment

Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates episodes

November 19, 2022 Nov 19: A Q&A webinar about Bill 23 on Wednesday
My weekly update for November 19, 2022.
From the Vik Whittaker stormwater pond in Blackstone, with some very loud geese nearby.
This week:
- Volunteers needed for the Parade of Lights on December 3. Contact [email protected]
- O-Train scheduled maintenance & testing on Saturday
- Baseline closed near Woodroffe Saturday & Sunday
- Swearing-in ceremony this week at City Hall
- November 23: Q&A Webinar about Bill 23 and changes to Ottawa city planning https://www.glengower.ca/development/qa-webinar-bill-23-and-changes-to-ottawa-city-planning/
- Planning files: Westwood Phase 4; École Paul-Desmarais addition
- Ottawa Public Health reminders
- Hydro Ottawa storm report
- Eco West-Enders used furniture survey
- Goulbourn Middle School "Art for Aid" art supply drive
- Goulbourn Museum - Outdoor Artisan Market on Sunday
- Dog waste reminder
Have an excellent week!
-GG.
9 min
November 12, 2022 Nov 12: Province makes big changes to Ottawa's Official Plan
My weekly update for Saturday, November 12, 2022.
This week's updates include:
- A wrap-up of Remembrance Day / Veterans Week
- The Province has approved Ottawa's Official Plan - with some big changes
- Ottawa Public Health: Wear a mask; wash your hands; stay home when sick; get vaccinated
- Edenwylde @ Fernbank has re-opened
- Coyotes - call 3-1-1
- Graffiti - call 3-1-1
- We're hiring!
- Upcoming events in our community
- Volunteers needed for the Parade of Lights on December 3: [email protected]

Have a great week!

-GG.
11 min
November 05, 2022 Nov 5: Housing, homelessness, car thefts & more
From the stormwater pond behind Unity Place in the new Connections neighbourhood.
(With apologies for the wind noise!)
This week:
- New provincial housing legislation and updates to the Official Plan
- Resources to help people experiencing homelessness
- Car thefts in Stittsville
- LRT construction update
- Ottawa Police reminder to drivers: slow down, don't drive distracted
- Councillor Chat today from 10am-11am
- Guides & Scouts food drive this week
- Diabetes Month
- Good luck to people participating in the Army Run
- Remembrance Day on November 11
Have an excellent week!
-GG.
10 min
October 29, 2022 Oct 28: New provincial housing legislation
My weekly Stittsville update from Hedgerow Lane.
This week:
- Under election rules I'm not allowed to say "thank you" to residents, but I can say: "I am proud and honoured to continue representing Stittsville."
- Big thoughts on Bill 23, the new housing legislation from the provincial government
- Police look for tips in hate graffiti incidents on October 17
- Police make more arrests in connection with car thefts in our area
- Commemorative naming ceremony for Bob Mills Park
- Flu vaccines are available starting November 1
- Update on Flewellyn House at Fernbank & Shea
- Renshaw sidewalk rehabilitation
- Safety & accessibility improvements at Granite Ridge & Harry Douglas
- Overnight replacement of Stittsville Main street lights - November 8/9/10
- November 1 - new Vacant Property By-law comes into effect
- Overview of upcoming events
- November 5 - Councillor Chat
Have a great week & Happy Halloween!
-GG.
13 min
August 20, 2022 August 20: Stump removals, upcoming events, construction updates & more
Councillor 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, Idylea
- At glengower.ca - update on Lee Boltwood Park gardening, and a profile of youth volunteer Lara Sweiden
Upcoming events:
- August 22 - Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony, noon at Village Square Park
- August 27 - Bollywood Movie Night - outdoors at Holy Spirit Parish on Shea Road
- August 27 - 1st Annual Sweet Corn Festival - 10am-3pm at Holy Spirit Parish (outdoors)
- September 14 - Rotary Club Tree Giveaway
Have a great week!
-GG.
NOTE: The City’s Election-Related Resources Policy prohibits councillors who are seeking re-election in a municipal election from using their office budgets to publish newsletters, advertisements, flyers or householders during the 60-day period leading up to and including voting day, with very few exceptions.
I will not be sharing video updates or my weekly email newsletter from August 25, 2022, up to and including October 24, 2022. My office will remain open to deal with day-to-day resident inquiries.
13 min
August 13, 2022 August 13: Lots and lots of neighbourhood updates
Councillor 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 recap
- Swimming registration - technology upgrade
- Queensway (Highway 417) closure this weekend
- Construction resumes on Abbott and Hobin
- Maple Grove road closure between Warmstone and Cento
- Fringewood construction for permanent traffic camling
- Cope Drive @ Rouncey - changes to the roundabout
- OC Transpo - cancellations; new bus stops on Palladium, bus pad upgrades
- Discounted bike racks for retail, employers, multi-res: ottawa.ca/helloveloprogram
- My thoughts on the "Strong Mayor" proposal
- Recruiting for crossing guards (Ottawa Safety Council) and school bus drivers (OSTA)
- Municipal election black-out period
More info at https://glengower.ca
Thanks for watching & have a great week.
-Councillor Glen

NOTE: The City’s Election-Related Resources Policy prohibits councillors who are seeking re-election in a municipal election from using their office budgets to publish newsletters, advertisements, flyers or householders during the 60-day period leading up to and including voting day, with very few exceptions.
I will not be sharing video updates or my weekly email newsletter from August 25, 2022, up to and including October 24, 2022. My office will remain open to deal with day-to-day resident inquiries.
14 min
August 06, 2022 August 6: Splash pads & construction updates
Councillor 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 are & aren't allowed
- Robert Grant Avenue - work starts this fall to extend the road from Abbott to Hazeldean
- Wildlife reminders from Lynn
- Henry Goulbourn - planned power outage August 9 for transformer replacement
More info at https://glengower.ca
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NOTE: The City’s Election-Related Resources Policy prohibits councillors who are seeking re-election in a municipal election from using their office budgets to publish newsletters, advertisements, flyers or householders during the 60-day period leading up to and including voting day, with very few exceptions.
I will not be sharing video updates or my weekly email newsletter from August 25, 2022, up to and including October 24, 2022. My office will remain open to deal with day-to-day resident inquiries.
13 min
July 23, 2022 July 23: Hydro outages, COVID, outrageous speeding & more
Councillor 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 @ Beverly, and Maple Grove between Cento and Warmstone
- Youth Connection - supporting & engage youth this summer
- Diversity Committee - join us on Monday

Thanks for watching & have a great week.

-Councillor Glen
12 min
July 16, 2022 July 16: COVID 4th doses; fare-free transit
Councillor 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 update
- Vacant Unit Tax reminder
- Thoughts on fare-free transit
- Dirt bikes & ATVs are not permitted on the Trans Canada Trail
- E-scooters are not permitted on sidewalks (bike lanes, pathways, and roads only)
- All road users - remember to be courteous and follow the rules of the road
- Call 3-1-1 for help with city issues
- Library programming for all ages this summer
- Free Little Art Gallery on Stittsville Main

More info at https://glengower.ca

Have a great week!

--Councillor Glen
14 min
July 09, 2022 July 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 Association celebrates 40th anniversary
- Tuesday: EV Test Drive @ Johnny Leroux Arena (EnviroCentre and Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa)

Reminder:
- Please call 3-1-1 to report city issues.

Have an excellent week!
11 min