Author: Glen Gower
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Once again this week I’ve been very focused on Bill 23, the “More Homes Built Faster Act” from the provincial government. They introduced the bill the day after the election and we’ve…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election over, Councillor Gower is quick to return to keeping residents informed through his weekly updates to Stittsville Central to share with the community. The Councillor tells…
Cutting prevention programs will only cost more down the road
(Ed Note: Councillor Gower originally published this article in his April 17th newsletter, but Stittsville Central felt it important that Stittsville residents realize the implications of the recent provincial budget…
New editor takes the reins at StittsvilleCentral.ca
I’ve been the editor & publisher since September 2014, but starting May 1, I’m stepping away from StittsvilleCentral.ca to pursue another opportunity. Taking the reins will be Devyn Barrie. He…
PHOTOS: The lost village of Hazeldean
All the strip malls and pavement make it hard to imagine today, but 50 years ago Hazeldean Road, all the way through Kanata South and into Stittsville, was lush green…
Conference on arts law coming up on May 5
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Byron Pascoe, one of the organizers and speakers at this event, is a Stittsville resident. This is a media release provided by ALSO.) Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa (ALSO)…
NOTEBOOK: Grassroots community engagement sprouts in Fringewood
(photo via Facebook) A quick note this week to alert our readers in Fringewood South to a new community initiative called ThinkFringewood.com. I talked to one of the organizers last…
NOTEBOOK: City gets $850,000 for main street revitalization projects
Any property owners on Stittsville Main Street who could use some financial help? You might want to get in touch with your councillor… there’s a fund of $850,000 available city-wide…
NOTEBOOK: Two more businesses come to Stittsville Main
Well, one on Stittsville Main and one kind of off Stittsville Main, but close enough. First, The Pottery Playhouse, owned by Deborah Rothenberg, has relocated from the Shoppers Drug Mart /…
NOTEBOOK: LRT will bring changes, but will it improve bus service for Stittsville?
I’m just getting home from tonight’s OC Transpo open house at the GRC. My overwhelming impression: When LRT arrives this fall it will be a big change, but the impact…
MAY 5: Third annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street
Join me for our third annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. This year the theme is “Re-imagining Stittsville Main” and we’ll explore the past, present and future of Stittsville…
NOTEBOOK: Plastic bags and dog poop could be ok for green bin by next year
I hate writing about dog waste but I know it is a big issue for Stittsville residents. Under the current rules, dog owners are supposed to bring their doggie bags…
“FATHER OF KANATA”: Bill Teron’s master class on suburban design
“The widest range of diversity possible within the mobility of a tricycle…” –Bill Teron, the “Kanata Concept” Sad to hear that Bill Teron has passed away. Known as the “Father…
NOTEBOOK: No food forest (yet) for Blackstone Community Park
City of Ottawa staff received plenty of comments about the proposed plan for the new Blackstone Community Park, but in the end won’t be making any major changes for the…
NOTEBOOK: Carleton Liberals, Carp Landfill, new businesses on Main
A bit of a grab bag of updates today… CARLETON LIBERALS SET NOMINATION DATE The riding association for the provincial Liberals in Carleton have set a date for their nomination…