Category: Municipal Government
New measures jointly discussed by OPH, OPS and By-law to curb COVID-19 transmission
Representatives of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), City of Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services, and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) met to discuss how the new measures might best be administered for a positive impact on health.
Beware the sleeping giant
There are indications that the sleeping giant on Carp Road at the Waste Management of Canada landfill
site north of the 417, may soon stir.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various activities that are going on here in the community through his weekly notes provided to Stittsville Central.
Ottawa Police will not be conducting random stops
The OPS will not be conducting random stops. We will be taking a deliberate and careful approach that emphasizes equity, legality, and efficacy in the application of these authorities with the specific and exclusive purpose to support public health measures.
The K2V ‘hot spot’ controversy
The addition of the K2V postal code being listed as a ‘hot spot’ in the community has stirred much controversy in the last few days.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is a jam-packed week of information from Councillor Gower. He ensures that Stittsville residents are kept up-to-date on the important issues that effect our daily lives.
OC Transpo Rte 61 and 62 bus operator tests positive for COVID-19
An OC Transpo Operator who drove Routes 61 and 62 to the Cardel Recreation Complex-Goulbourn has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was April 8.
City warning people to protect privacy against unauthorized vaccination callers
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will not call you directly about a vaccine appointment, unless you have requested a call back. There have been reports to the City of unauthorized callers…
Mayor Jim Watson addresses the newly imposed ‘stay at home’ order
Mayor Jim Watson released the following statement for the residents of Ottawa in follow-up to Ontario Premier Ford’s 28-day ‘Stay At Home’ order…
344 units proposed for apartment buildings on 21 Huntmar Drive
Ward 6 (Stittsville) Councillor Glen Gower recognizes that “there is a big demand for more rental apartments in Stittsville, and in the City’s master plans areas like this one on Hazeldean Road have long been intended for multi-storey buildings.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A number of items of interest for Stittsville residents are in this week’s update from Councillor Gower. This past week Councillor Gower had a call with Dr. Vera Etches in which she shared some advice for the community…
NOTEBOOK: What OC Transpo’s service changes mean for Stittsville
OC Transpo has announced two changes to their service: the annual spring service adjustments as well as new adjustments made in response to the impact on ridership…
Ottawa Public Health – vaccination appointments and pre-registration open for high-priority residents
Below you will find an evening public service announcement from Ottawa Public Health that outlines the most current distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine…
Stittsville Business Association not enthusiastic with proposed small business tax sub-class
A tax deferral program for small businesses this year would have been preferred says Allan Ryan, President of the Stittsville Business Association…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has swiftly passed, and with that, Councillor Glen Gower shares some upcoming events and news from the community. This week, the Councillor is seeking nominations for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards; shares some good news for those 70+ and vaccines…