Category: Municipal Government
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This coming week will be a busy one for Councillor Gower with events taking place and the first ‘after-election’ meeting of full City of Ottawa Council this Wednesday and a special Monday meeting on Stage 1 of the LRT…
Waste Management keeps environmental groundwater monitoring away from the public eye
Harold Moore is the proverbial watchdog for the Carp Road landfill and he brings to the community’s attention that Waste Management has “gone dark on their environmental monitoring for the past 4 years”..
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On November 23rd, join Councillors Gower and Jeff Leiper who are hosting an expert panel Q&A webinar on the province’s Bill 23 and the effect the changes will have on planning and development in Ottawa.
Many proposed changes to Bill 23 put homeowners in harm’s way – Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
(The Stittsville Wetland in fall along the Trans Canada Trail heading west. Photo: Stittsville Central) The Province’s More Homes Built Faster Act asks taxpayers to subsidize development while removing fundamental controls over…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Watch the new Ottawa city council being sworn in on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30am. Residents can view the ceremony on Rogers TV Ottawa or on the City of Ottawa’s YouTube channel.
Veterans’ commemorative street naming program honours the late Roger Griffiths for his service to Canada
When Stittsville’s Bob White submitted the nomination for the street name – Roger Griffiths Avenue – he ensured that Roger’s legacy and commitment to our community would be remembered.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Once again this week I’ve been very focused on Bill 23, the “More Homes Built Faster Act” from the provincial government. They introduced the bill the day after the election and we’ve…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election over, Councillor Gower is quick to return to keeping residents informed through his weekly updates to Stittsville Central to share with the community. The Councillor tells…
Election results declared official by Ottawa city clerk – Gower, Phelan and Scott elected
The newly elected slate – Mayor, Councillors and School Board Trustees – will officially take office on November 15, 2022 when the new term of council begins for 2022-26.
Phishing scam underway for unpaid parking tickets warns City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is warning residents about a phishing scam currently underway in the community. People are receiving text messages regarding unpaid parking infractions.
Work on new Carp Road Landfill has begun
During the municipal election campaign there has been little discussion of this major development on the outskirts of Stittsville and how it might impact quality of life for the surrounding communities.
Meet your four Ward 6 Stittsville councillor candidates
Questions were posed of each candidate on affordable housing, transit service, volunteer firefighters, what is being heard at the door, and, what are each candidate’s priorities to improve Stittsville.
Advance Vote Days for Ottawa’s 2022 Municipal Elections
Election day is approaching, and it’s time to start planning your voting day! Do you know when and where you’ll be making your vote?
Ottawa’s Thanksgiving holiday changes
Thanksgiving is coming up this long weekend, and with the holidays come schedule changes and impacts to City services.
Apples, butter tarts and a municipal debate – the week that was in photos
After two years of not being able to come together for community events, this past weekend saw two anticipated events in Stittsville that included apples and butter tarts. Then on Monday, September 26, the all-candidates Question and Answer session took place.