Category: Municipal Government
Councillor Gower: What the City is doing to control expenses during COVID-19
Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower has recently held a virtual Q&A on the upcoming draft City budget and provided the opportunity for residents to provide comments by participating in his budget survey. He further explains to Stittsville residents…
Crime Prevention Week – November 1-7
This year’s theme, “Serving Ontario, Protecting Communities”, will connect Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officers with residents to show individuals and groups…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his notes to keep the community informed of upcoming activities. This week we’ll hear about COVID testing, clothing donation boxes, an application for a new cannabis store…
Ottawa Parks and Rec services adapt to continue programming
The pandemic has served as a reminder of how important recreation and culture activities are to a community’s overall physical and mental health.
Mandatory mask by-law extended to 2021 by City of Ottawa
The by-law for mandatory masks has been extended until January 2021 and may be extended further based on the status of the pandemic – coming under review every two months.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the upcoming City of Ottawa Budget; the new schools coming to our community; overnight roadwork at Stittsville Main and Orville Streets;…
Extendicare proposes long term care facility for 2510 Wellings Private
A Revised Site Plan Control application has been received by the City to construct a 4-storey 256-bed Extendicare Long Term Care Facility to be located at 2510 Wellings Private…
529 residential units and retail space proposed for 6171 Hazeldean Road
The City has received a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Proposal application from the Zayoun Group Inc. for 6171 Hazeldean Road…
Stittsville Business Association – time to come up with a game plan for Stittsville businesses
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants the province and city to use this time of restaurant closures to come up with a game plan for the local businesses.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower focuses his community notes on Halloween, an information meeting for proposed rezoning at 54 Springbrook Road, Campanale Homes clearing their land…
City further clarifies impact of provincial restrictions on recreation activities and rentals
Additional details have been received by the City on the provincial stage-two modified restrictions. Following provincial guidelines, the limitation of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors still applies – with masks mandatory and to be worn in all facilities.
Stittsville pharmacies offering flu shots
To help those who want to get a flu shot locally, aside from your family doctor, Stittsville Central has put together a list of those pharmacies in Stittsville providing flu shots this season.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares with our Stittsville community the challenge of the City budget and asks for your feedback; keeping our catch basins clean; he’s hiring a part-time assistant; City flu shot clinics and locations…
Mask up or face the consequences – OC Transpo
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, at a media event on Friday, strongly emphasized, “No more warnings. As of Tuesday, no mask, no ride, and you will be issued a ticket.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week Councillor Glen Gower has shared information on the Transporation Master Plan questionnaire, updates from Ottawa Public Health and Thanksgiving, and the Potter’s Key/Echowoods unfinished pathway.