Category: Environment
City looking for your feedback on Transportation Master Plan and household waste management
The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to have their say on the Transportation Master Plan, as well as the way the City manages garbage, recycling, and food waste.
Cleaning the Capital 2022 Spring Campaign
Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes spring cleaning – not just in the house, but in the community as well. Registration for Cleaning the Capital’s Spring Campaign starts on March 15th.
Why a full environmental assessment review for the Carp Road landfill is needed
Harold Moore has been a formidable voice in the fight against the landfill expansion and his voice continues to raise concerns.
The annual Christmas bird count numbers are in for Stittsville and area
The annual ONRI-CBC Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count was held over the course of the day on December 18, 2021.
OP ED: Young adults need to learn outdoors – for their mental health, for our community’s prosperity
Young adults in our community face more stress than ever as the pandemic rages on.
Notes from nature – the trees of Stittsville
As the holiday season descends upon us, trees come to the forefront of many households’ thoughts. Of course these are Christmas trees…
Join in the annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count
The annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count is coming up on December 18th. You could contribute to North America’s longest-running community science project, just by watching your bird feeder.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is hiring – full or part-time position for someone who wants to make a difference in your community.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is seeking volunteers to help out at the various outdoor rinks in a few of our Stittsville parks…
The wonders of Stittsville’s autumn nature
Luckily if you are equipped with a curious eye you will find that the wonders of nature persist throughout the entire year.
Councillor Gower pushing to get shovels in the ground by fall 2022 for Robert Grant extension
One project that was not mentioned in the 2022 draft budget is “the next phase of Robert Grant Avenue…
Councillor Gower to implement a pilot project for the proposed 37 Wildpine Court development
The City of Ottawa received a Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Subdivision and Plan of Condominium applications from Fotenn Planning + Design, on behalf of Latitude Homes a division of Wildpine Trails Inc., for the property at 37 Wildpine Court.
A wet day draws out a good crowd for the Kemp Woodland Celebration
On Saturday, October 30, the Stittsville Land Keepers held their first successful event as a group. Founded by Jessie Lozansky, the group members are from Stittsville and surrounding area.
Reduce your energy usage with Ottawa’s “Race to Retrofit” challenge
Ottawa citizens, classrooms, and businesses are being encouraged to participate in the virtual Race To Retrofit challenge from November 15th to the 19th to build awareness about energy related activities that make a real environmental impact.
Stittsville Land Keepers host inaugural event – celebrate Kemp Woodland
Jessie Lozanski created the Wild Stittsville guide that can be found at several locations in Stittsville and has now created a group entitled Stittsville Land Keepers.