With advance voting days concluded, this week, Councillor Gower shares information about the October 26th Municipal Election Voting Day. Councillor Gower is not on the ballot, but remains able to serve you as Stittsville’s Councillor until November 14th. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in an ongoing partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa, is renewing its urgent appeal to make road safety a priority. The Councillor says that “the data is encouraging” with regards to the recent OC Transpo fall service improvements. Should you require any assistance, please contact Councillor Gower’s office at the contact information provided below.
Election Day is Monday, October 26
Advance voting for the 2026 Municipal Election is now complete, leaving Voting Day on Monday, October 26 as your last chance to cast a ballot. You’ll have the opportunity to vote for Mayor, City Councillor, and School Board Trustee in the board of your choice. A list of candidates is available at ottawa.ca/vote/.
Not sure where to vote? Check your voter notification letter or the City’s elections page at ottawa.ca/vote/ orcall 613-580-2660. Don’t forget to bring a piece of identification showing your name and address.
I’m not on the ballot this time for Ward 6, but will be here as Stittsville’s councillor until the end of this term on November 14. The new term of Council – and the new councillor – starts on November 15.
Police urge immediate action from all road users
Following a series of recent fatal collisions, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in an ongoing partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa, is renewing its urgent appeal to everyone who drives, walks, cycles or rides to make road safety a priority. Ottawa has now recorded 30 traffic-related fatalities in 2026, surpassing the number of fatalities recorded during all of 2025.
Please remember to:
- Slow down and obey posted speed limits.
- Never drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs or medication.
- Put distractions away and focus on the road.
- Watch carefully for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
- Give vulnerable road users the space they need to travel safely.
OC Transpo fall service improvements and data
OC Transpo has provided an update on its service during September, and the data is encouraging. Buses have been on time more often (the best rate in 13 months) and cancellations are way down. Part of this improvement is due to the reliability of the 187 new electric buses in the fleet. The numbers are still below target, and we’ve heard about some recurring issues with some Stittsville routes – but they are finally trending in a better direction.
Ridership data is also looking positive. The O-Train network had 2.73 million trips in September. The new 500-series express bus routes have also been popular, with strong early ridership data in the first month.
OC Transpo will continue making adjustments based on demand and feedback. For Stittsville residents, there will be more morning trips on Route 62 as well as a later morning express trip on Route 561 leaving from Terry Fox and Eagleson. These changes will come into effect in early November. Read more…
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