Category: Municipal Government
City of Ottawa will observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the City of Ottawa and its employees will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Stittsville wetlands beaver family may not survive if moved
If the work starts during this timeframe and the beavers have had their kits and are moved – the family won’t survive the winter! Beavers are extremely territorial.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(The former historic Butler House, also known as Green’s Hotel, was built in 1894, and is located on Stittsville Main Street. Photo: Sleepwell) The Labour Day long weekend has quickly…
UPDATED: Ottawa’s host municipality agreement with Waste Management up for discussion at FEDCO
Should this be approved, WM would be permitted to accept a larger list and wider range of waste materials at the landfill…
Labour Day city schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 6.
Ottawa Public Health release guidelines to support workplace vaccination policies
Ottawa Public Health (OPS) strongly recommends all Ottawa employers implement workplace vaccination policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The summer is quickly passing and the return to school is around the corner, with that in mind, Councillor Gower provides some pertinent information for those driving and parking near schools.
Wyldewood neighbourhood sign rejuvenated thanks to local businesses
The entranceway sign to the Wyldewood neighbourhood at Stittsville Main Street has been a work in progress and has been restored with a brand new look.
City’s temporary mandatory mask by-law expires August 26 – what happens?
The City’s decision not to extend its own Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law beyond its expiration date of August 26, 2021 does not mean the need or requirement for masking will be abandoned.
Ottawa Catholic School Board elementary school proposed for 60 Defence Street
A Site Plan Control application was submitted to the City on August 9, 2021 to permit the construction of a one-storey elementary school for the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares an abundance of information in this week’s update that is relative to the community.
Cleaning the Capital fall program now open for registration
Many community groups, families and individuals in Stittsville have dedicated themselves to participating in Cleaning the Capital campaigns throughout the years.
OPINION: We need to have the trash talk
In Stittsville, this is doubly important as the West Carleton landfill prepares to re-open, which can be used for residential waste should the city pay for the usage.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
You can catch-up with Councillor Glen not only on Facebook Live or YouTube, his Saturday morning updates are now available as a podcast on Spotify and iTunes.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower was on vacation last week and wanted to ensure that on his return the community is updated with this jam-packed list of information…