Category: Municipal Government
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…
Your waste collection day may change starting March 30
Starting Monday, March 30, your waste collection day may change due to the City’s new curbside collection contract. All your waste including garbage, organics, leaf and yard waste, and recycling…
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.
NOTICE: From the City of Ottawa
Anyone having knowledge of the Last Will and Testament and/or heirs of the Estate of Edwin George Young…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to share that the nomination period is open for the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Were you caught off-guard when you received a letter from the City regarding the new Urban Fire Boundary and the tax increase affiliated with it – so was the Councillor….
Phil Sweetnam submits insightful comments on the proposed development at Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive
Long-time business owner, Phil Sweetnam, shared comments he submitted to Colette Gorni, Development Review Planner for the Hazeldean Road/Savage Drive proposed…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has passed and Councillor Gower is sharing this week’s updates with the community. He thanks all the city staff and contractors clearing the snow…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update, Councillor Gower is sharing some of the Ward 6 priorities with three at the top of his list.
City accepting applications for Ottawa’s community-led greening initiatives and gardening program
Projects may include community-led food gardens, pollinator and native plant gardens, rain gardens, ornamental gardens, along with other greening initiatives such as…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy New Year from Councillor Gower! As we start the new year, the Councillor is sharing some information to keep everyone updated.
Blue and black bin recycling now managed by Circular Materials
Responsibility for residential blue and black bin collection and processing was transferred to Circular Materials on January 1, 2026. Their contractor, Miller Waste will be…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower and his team extend Holiday Wishes and a Hanukkah message to residents. He also shares the office hours during the holiday season…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It has been a busy week for Councillor Gower with so many meetings and events to attend, including the Stittsville Muslim Association unveiling of their new sign and the amazing…
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…