Category: Transportation
Zero-emission buses – another step closer to a route near you
The transition from diesel buses to battery-electric is one of the most impactful actions the City can take to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
January has passed quickly and for the last week of the month, Councillor Gower provides his updates for the coming week, past week and upcoming events in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From funding for electric buses to a list of outdoor rinks, Councillor Gower provides his update for the week of January 22nd.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, he encourages residents who are public servants, and returning to work, to use OC Transpo as your mode of transportation. If you are…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holiday season is over and Councillor Gower has started 2023 with his first update to the community on Stittsville Central.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This will be Councillor Gower’s last update for 2022 as he and his staff are taking a well-needed break over the Holiday Season from December 23rd to January 2nd, 2023.…
OC Transpo winter service – pilot projects, Rte 62 weekend trips brings service closer to Iber Road and ride for free on New Year’s Eve
OC Transpo winter service changes will take effect on Sunday, December 25. This winter, changes will include service adjustments on select routes, two new seasonal pilot programs, and special service for the holidays.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his team’s work in response to the Derecho that struck Stittsville back in May. He is also encouraging residents to read Honourable Justice William Hourigan’s final report on the Ottawa-LRT Public Inquiry…
Ottawa Police Services receive funding to thwart auto theft
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, MPP for Kanata-Carleton and MPP Goldie Ghamari, Carleton, announced that $669,447 will be provided to the Ottawa Police Services to fight crime, including auto theft through ALPR.
Fill the shelves at Stittsville Food Bank December 3rd – OC Transpo/Loblaw food drive
Theresa Qadri, chair of the Stittsville Food Bank, tells Stittsville Central, “this year, we have served almost 15,000 residents and usage is rising…
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…
Ottawa’s Thanksgiving holiday changes
Thanksgiving is coming up this long weekend, and with the holidays come schedule changes and impacts to City services.
Ottawa to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19 – what to expect
The Government of Canada will hold a national day of mourning on Monday, September 19 in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8. A commemorative ceremony will be held…
Ottawa’s Labour Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa has released some schedule and City service changes that will take effect this Labour Day.
Back to reading, writing, math – and road safety
Bells in over 300 Ottawa schools will soon be signaling the end of summer and the start of a new school year – let’s review some road safety lessons.