The season of sweater weather has fully arrived along with the cozy time of bonfires and fireplaces. This week Councillor Gower is sharing information about the upcoming 9runrun on October 17th that supports the First Responders Foundation. The Forestry Services’ fall caliper tree planting program has begun. The next opportunity to cast your ballot for Advance Voting in the Municipal Election is October 16th. October is Children’s Vision Health Month and the Councillor shares the Ottawa Public Health’s helpful information. Councillor Gower shares information on the October 20th Committee of Adjustment (CoA) consideration of an application for a change to the rear yard of the warehouse at 5977 Hazeldean Road. As is usual, should you have an issue or question for the Councillor, do not hesitate to contact his office at the information provided below.
9runrun this weekend
Stittsville welcomes the annual 9runrun races on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in support of the First Responders Foundation. This is one of Stittsville’s largest annual events, and the route includes on Abbott Street west of Stittsville Main Street, the Trans Canada Trail, and Jinkinson Road. There’s also a festival and vendors at Village Square Park.
Please be aware and expect delays if you are driving in this area on Saturday morning:
- Abbott Street West between Stittsville Main Street and West Ridge Drive will be closed 7:00am-12:00pm.
- West Ridge Drive between Beverly and Eliza Street will be closed intermittently 8:00am-12:00pm and monitored by Ottawa Police.
- Travelling on West Ridge Drive there may be delays approaching Abbott Street.
- Parking is available close by on side streets, north and south of Abbott. (Please do not park in private parking lots.)
- The race site is served by OC Transpo Route 61 and Route 163.
I’m also encouraging residents to come cheer on the runners throughout the morning! More info…
Fall 2026 tree planting update
Forestry Services’ fall caliper tree planting program is underway and will run until mid-November, weather permitting. In Stittsville, this includes 160 new trees to be planted in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through Forestry Services’ lifecycle tree planting programs as well as some projects for the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program.
Park locations include Bradley-Craig Park, Mark Yakabuski Park, William Bradley Park, Rouncey Park, Pioneer Plains Park, and the Poole Creek Pathway near Beverly Street.
Where a tree planting is scheduled on City property adjacent to a residence, individual notifications will be provided to the resident in advance of planting. More info..
As part of the Ottawa 200 celebrations, the City will plant one commemorative tree in each ward this fall through the Tree Dedication Program. Each tree will include a special plaque recognizing the anniversary, which will be installed at a later date. In Stittsville, a Freeman maple will be planted in Coyote Run Park.
Advance Voting Day is October 16
Advance Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Elections will take place on Friday, October 16. Eligible electors can vote at their assigned voting place in their ward from 10 am to 8 pm. To find their assigned voting place, electors can refer to their Voter Notification Letter, use the Where Do I Vote? tool on ottawa.ca/vote, or contact the Elections Office. Electors who have a Voter Notification Letter are encouraged to bring it to the voting place, but it is not required to vote.
Electors who do not vote on Advance Voting Day will have one additional in-person opportunity to vote at their assigned voting place within their ward on Voting Day, Monday, October 26.
Also: Electors voting by mail are reminded that completed Special Ballot Voter Kits must be received by the Elections Office or a City of Ottawa Client Service Centre by 8 pm on Friday, October 16. Special Ballot Voter Kits received after the deadline will not be counted.
October is Children’s Vision Health Month
Regular comprehensive eye examinations can help identify vision problems early, including problems that may not have obvious signs. Vision problems can affect learning, social development, self-esteem and hand-eye coordination. If you have children aged 19 years and younger, a valid OHIP card will cover the cost of a full examination with an optometrist. Learn more at Ottawapublichealth.ca/visual health for children.
Committee of Adjustment to consider outdoor storage permission at 5977 Hazeldean
On October 20, 2026, the Committee of Adjustment (CoA) will consider an application for a change to the rear yard of the warehouse at 5977 Hazeldean Road. The applicant requires the permission of the committee to expand a fenced-in outdoor storage area behind the existing warehouse. More info…
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, or submit a request online at ottawa.ca/en/311. – Councillor Glen Gower