Another busy week has quickly passed and Councillor Gower is sharing updates and information to ensure that Stittsville residents are kept informed. He shares the draft of road projects and transit recommended for the community and wants to ensure that Stittsville residents share their feedback at the links he has provided below. He shares information provided by Dom Ferland, the new Wildlife Resources Coordinator, about coexisting with wildlife. There is additional information on preventing basement flooding; Ottawa’s planning process; new development files; the AVRA membership drive; stray cats information from the Humane Society; Wheels of Hope drivers required; MVCA summer camps; Cleaning the Capital and, of course, to get in touch with his office should you require assistance.
Recommended road and transit projects for Stittsville
It’s finally here! City staff have released the draft list of recommended transit and road projects for the Transportation Master Plan, and there are a number of much-needed major projects to accommodate growth in Stittsville.
Major road and transit projects recommended for Stittsville include:
- Stage 3 LRT from Moodie to Hazeldean Station in Stittsville, including stations at Palladium and Maple Grove.
- Stittsville Main Street extension (north from Jackson Trails)
- Robert Grant extension (Hazeldean to Palladium)
- Terry Fox widening (Winchester to Abbott)
- Fernbank urbanization* (West Ridge to Shea)
- Maple Grove urbanization* (Terry Fox to Huntmar)
- Shea urbanization* (Abbott to Cosanti)
- Hazeldean urbanization* (Carp to West Ridge)
- Stittsville Main Street improvements (Hazeldean to Bobcat)
*Urbanization means an upgrade to the road with sidewalks, pathways, upgraded intersections, etc. (Note: The Carp Road upgrade is already a committed project with construction expected to start this year.)
It’s very important that Stittsville residents share their feedback through the surveys and engagement sessions. Please let City staff know which projects are important to you! The first engagement session is on April 8 at John G. Mlacak Centre (2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata) from 6:30pm-8:30pm. See a list of all engagement sessions here – in-person and online.
For more information, visit my web site: glengower.ca. And please send me an email with your questions or comments about the recommendations: glen.gower@ottawa.ca
Helping people and animals happily coexist
The City’s new Wildlife Resources Coordinator, Dom Ferland, works on human-wildlife conflict resolution and will also advance strategies to prevent those conflicts in the first place. His primary role is to implement the City’s Wildlife Strategy. Some of the top priorities include alternative ways to manage beavers and coyotes within our boundaries. Read more…
It is now even easier to help protect your home from basement flooding
The City’s Residential Protective Plumbing program has had an upgrade. Through the updated program, eligible homeowners can apply for rebates to install new protective plumbing devices. These devices can prevent sewage or stormwater from entering homes when the sewer’s capacity is exceeded during an extreme weather event. The updated program now offers larger rebate amounts and a simplified application process. More info…
Everyone can learn more about the planning process in Ottawa
Planning and development is a complicated business. However, it is also an incredibly important part of what the City manages on a daily basis. You need to understand planning issues if you are buying or selling a property, living near a development site, or simply concerned or interested about your city’s future. The City’s Planning Primer workshops are a free opportunity for you to learn about planning in Ottawa. The sessions are led by planning staff and each workshop includes a discussion, with time for questions and answers. More info…
Local development files
Recently-submitted Stittsville development files include:
- 1174 Carp Road: Zoning By-law Amendment for a 14-storey retirement home with 413 apartments
- 425 Culdaff Road: Site Plan Control application for a 6-storey apartment building with 117 apartments
- 5618 Hazeldean Road: Zoning By-law Amendment for a residential subdivision with 349 detached homes, 569 townhouses, and 461 condos, open space, and mixed-used zones.
You can find the latest information at glengower.ca/development/
AVRA membership drive
The Amberwood Village Golf and Recreation Club (AVRA) is non-profit recreation club that sits on 50-acres in the middle of Amberwood Village and is open to the public . The facilities include a nine-hole golf course, an outdoor swimming pool, 10 pickleball courts, and a clubhouse with indoor and outdoor dining facilities including a beautiful patio overlooking the golf course. What makes this property so unique is that it is community -owned by the homeowners of Amberwood Village and managed by a volunteer board of directors residing in the community.
From April 16-30 volunteers will be canvassing the neighbourhood encouraging homeowners to join their Association called the Amberwood Village Recreation Association or AVRA. In addition to voting rights, the membership comes with many perks. Please welcome the canvassers—your neighbours—who are working to protect the greenspace and preserve it as a thriving recreational area for everyone to enjoy.
Resources from the Humane Society for stray cats
If you see a stray cat in the community, the Ottawa Humane Society can help. Contact their intake team can be reached at intake@ottawahumane.ca and 613-725-3166 ext. 223. Found pet reports can be made online. More Information about what to do when you find a stray cat is available at humanesociety.ca.
Canadian Cancer Society – Wheels of Hope
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program is looking for more volunteer drivers to help residents in your community. If you, or someone you know, is looking to fill some time in your day, love to drive and want to support people with cancer, consider volunteering. As a volunteer driver, you can give the gift of a ride to people with cancer who need help getting to and from their life-saving cancer treatments and other appointments. Mileage reimbursement or tax receipt is provided. Visit www.volunteercancer.ca and click on Wheels of Hope or email volunteer@cancer.ca.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Summer Day Camps
MVCA is offering nature-based camps filled with outdoor learning, games, and fun at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area this spring and summer. Nature-based learning includes outdoor exploration, guided hikes, stream studies, games, and more. Day camps are for children ages 6 to 12 run and will run 9 am – 4 pm. Early drop-off and late pick-ups are available by pre-registration. For more information and to register, visit: mvc.on.ca/education-programs
Register for Cleaning the Capital
Show community pride, connect with neighbours, and help keep Stittsville clean, green and garbage-free! Registration is open now for the Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign. Register at ottawa.ca/clean/ to pick your park or greenspace, and order your free clean-up starter kit. Check out my web site for more info: https://www.glengower.ca/community/spring-2025-cleaning-the-capital-campaign/
Get in touch!
If we can help in any way, please email me at glen.gower@ottawa.ca or leave a voicemail at 613-580-2476. Please call 3-1-1 if you require immediate assistance. – Councillor Glen Gower