Category: Municipal Government
Safety concerns continue at Beverly and Stittsville Main for Holy Spirit students
The traffic situation on Stittsville Main has increased substantially over the years and one would think that a crossing guard would have been at the top of official’s minds for the safety of the children attending Holy Spirit.
RVCA’s 7 millionth tree takes root in Richmond
Since 1984, the RVCA has been committed to tree planting across the watershed as part of its comprehensive watershed management strategy. Trees aren’t just pretty providers of shade…
Ottawa needs a new Wildlife Strategy
With the recent killing of coyote in Riverside South and a young black bear in Kanata, it has become even more apparent that the City needs a progressive and humane Wildlife Strategy.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From proposed regulations for roadside little book libraries to a family bike ride, Councillor Gower keeps residents updated with his community notes for this week…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We’ve already had a lot of feedback about the City’s proposed new curbside garbage “Pay-As-You-Throw” policy. Thank you to residents who have contacted us…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower shares some upcoming events and news from the community. This week, the Councillor is encouraging residents to support the Mayor’s request of Premier Ford for additional funding for supportive housing and homelessness programs…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
My team is organizing a number of events in the coming weeks – save the dates and watch for more info coming soon!
Can you fill these boots? Stittsville Fire Station 46 wants to hear from you
Firefighters are a valuable part of our community and inside the station these men and women firefighters are one big family who care about their community…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Being Volunteer Week, what better time to get your nominations submitted to Councillor Gower for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards – the deadline to submit is end of day on April 21st.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With less than a year between two devastating storms, our community again came together to help one another.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his weekly information and updates to ensure that residents are aware of events and issues relevant for the Stittsville community.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
March Break is over and Councillor Gower is back in the office. This week he shares information and updates on the March 23 incident at Trustee M. Curry Park…
Wildlife strategy review: What you need to know
Human-coyote interactions in urban and suburban settings have continued; it is reported that in 2021 there were 476 coyote sightings reported to the City of Ottawa…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Volunteers are needed for the youth basketball drop-in, as well as exhibitors and performers for the June 17 ‘Welcome to Stittsville’ event taking place at Village Square Park.
Ontario government allocates funds towards Ottawa public transit services
Ontario is currently working on building a better transportation system across the province. In order to do so, they have declared that they will be allocating funds towards Ottawa’s public transit services.