Category: Garbage & Recycling
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We’re well into February and it seems that winter’s cold temperatures and snow have finally arrived and to keep you busy Councillor Gower has some activities to keep you busy, along with some pertinent updates for the community. This coming Friday, he is hosting a Councillor’s Chat…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing this week’s updates and news of importance for residents of Stittsville. Have you registered for the February 20th public zoom meeting for the proposed development at 6310 Hazeldean Road?
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Snow removal has started in Stittsville and across Ottawa, so keep your eyes open for the temporary no parking signage. We get a daily list of streets scheduled to be cleared in the next 24 hours, and we try to share that info daily…
Holiday season schedule changes for the City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his thanks to everyone who donated to the December 9th OC Transpo-Loblaw food drive and to all of the volunteers and stores who made it a success again this year.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is excited to share details on the December 2nd Parade of Lights organized by the Stittsville Village Association – make sure you come out and celebrate…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his weekly updates with residents for the second week of November. There are some new bus routes and adjustment to routes in Stittsville that the Councillor is pleased to share. He reminds residents that the Stittsville Legion, Branch 618, are holding their Remembrance Day ceremony at the Johnny Leroux Community Centre…
Reducing food waste – in Stittsville and beyond
(Brandon Cook is the store owner, with his wife Megan, of Brandon & Megan’s No Frills on Hazeldean Road in Stittsville. Stittsville Central is pleased to share Brandon’s environmental solutions for consumers and businesses alike that can be used to reduce food waste.)
Council approves changes to 2026 garbage collection contract and passes new bylaw for outdoor clothing donation boxes
Council approved changes to curbside waste collection that will take effect in 2026. A new by-law for outdoor clothing donation boxes was also approved to come into effect January 31, 2024.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Through his weekly updates provided to Stittsville Central, Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various City municipal and local activities that are taking place in our community.…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Join us on September 7 at 3:00pm at Bradley-Craig Park in Abbottsville Crossing for an official naming ceremony in commemoration of the Bradley-Craig family’s contributions to the community of Stittsville.
Schedule changes for Labour Day and the following week
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COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week of August 21st began with a flag raising at Village Square Park for Pride Week hosted by Councillor Gower. Several community members attended. Marion Steele who has been an advocate over many years…
The fall campaign of Cleaning the Capital opens for registration August 15
2023 marks the 30th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! Since 1994, more than 1.4 million volunteers have participated in nearly 30,000 clean-up projects throughout the city.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
I voted in favour of the three-item limit but it wasn’t my first choice. I don’t think it’s strong enough to drive significant waste diversion. Every pound of waste that ends up in the landfill…