Category: Affordable Housing
Local businessman, Phil Sweetnam, expresses concerns to the city planner for the Hazeldean-Savage Drive proposed development
In early August, 2026, local businessman Phil Sweetnam, submitted his comments and concerns to City of Ottawa Planner, Colette Gorni in two sets of comments. He is now sharing…
Inviting Stittsville rental home with easy access to nearby amenities
This charming home is ready to welcome its next residents as of June 1st, 2026 at 55 Lazy Nol Court in Stittsville…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites the community to celebrate Stittsville’s Paralympian, Collinda Joseph, a 2026 Wheelchair Curling Gold Medallist, at a celebration being held on April 4th.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy Family Day! This week Councillor Gower is sharing information with respect to his dislike for the newly proposed Urban Expansion proposal and will not be supporting it at City…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower congratulates the Stittsville athletes and volunteers who received an Ottawa Sports Award on February 4, 2026.
Op-Ed: A message for Stittsville residents from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
When I listen to residents from Stittsville, I hear a lot of concerns about affordability. We’re doing everything we can to reduce the financial burden on Stittsville residents, while investing significantly…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information for another week with residents to ensure you are up-to-date on City Hall business and activities in the Stittsville community. He thanks everyone for coming…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Have you registered to volunteer for the September 20th W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park clean-up for the fall campaign of Cleaning the Capital…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
One of the sweetest events of the year is just a few days away – the Butter Tart Festival at Stittsville’s Market at the Barn on September 13th.
Grade 6 student from Stittsville Public School wins $10K grant for Habitat Greater Ottawa
Proud classmates and community members gathered to celebrate Grade 6 student Alex Ivanova, whose story earned $10K for Habitat Greater Ottawa.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares updates and pertinent information for our community such as his excitement for the launch of the city-wide program – Ottawa Alert.
Not all Carleton riding provincial candidates respond to questions
On Election Day, February 27, 2025, you make the decision as to who will be best to represent the Carleton riding.
Planning and Housing Committee approves 6310 Hazeldean Road – development one step away from Council vote
The Committee approved the amendment with a 9-3 vote (in which Councillor Gower dissented) which now sees the development file going to City Council for its final approval on September 18th.
It was used book bliss at the successful ReStore Reads Book Fair
(Volunteers Don Kam and Joanna Bradley were kept busy at the ReStore Reads Book Fair held on August 10 and 11. Customers kept Don’s cash machine ringing and Joanna put…
Build your library – and help build safe, affordable homes for local families
Co-ordinator, Denis Deschênes, said volunteers were happy to step up. As a volunteer himself with Habitat since 2018…”It is my way to continue to contribute.”