Tag: Councillor Glen Gower
Have you submitted your nomination(s) for the Stittsville volunteer awards
May 6, the date to have your nominations submitted for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards, is fast approaching. Do you know a business, group or individual who has displayed a positive influence…
Mayor Jim Watson not impressed by recent provincial cuts
Ottawa’s Mayor Jim Watson and the Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, Councillor Keith Egli, participated in a conference call today with members of the Large Urban Mayor’s Caucus of Ontario…
Cutting prevention programs will only cost more down the road
(Ed Note: Councillor Gower originally published this article in his April 17th newsletter, but Stittsville Central felt it important that Stittsville residents realize the implications of the recent provincial budget…
UPDATE: Stittsville Lions Club urgently needs volunteers for flood areas – postponed due to road closures
This evening, the Stittsville & District Lions Club (SDLC) were urgently asked to help out in the neighbouring flood zones and asked Stittsville Central to get the message out. The…
Lot’s to do in Stittsville and area this weekend
(Bradley-Craig farm buildings. Photo: Barry Gray) The last weekend of April is proving to be a busy one with Stittsville playing host for many events. Here are just a few…
Lets Talk About Trees – planting and maintenance essential to a healthier community
Last week, Councillor Glen Gower held his ‘Let’s Talk About Trees’ to a gathering of over 50 people at Hazeldean Gardens. He invited city staff —members from the Forestry Branch…
R4 zoning phase 2 is focused on helping improve affordable housing
The residential fourth density (R4) zoning review started in January 2016. This project was created because of the continual construction of unreasonably large apartments that were operating as unlicensed rooming…
Where do your tax dollars go – The Fake CEO Scam
(Photo: Auditor General Ken Hughes – Ottawa Sun) The City of Ottawa Auditor General, Ken Hughes, tabled his report Monday. Normally not a report bringing about a lot of attention,…
City seeking feedback on two programs
Below are two programs which the City of Ottawa is asking for your feedback. They want input to help better your daily life. City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan: The city…
‘Secrets of Stittsville’ Jane’s Walk taking place May 4
(Photos by Barry Gray) Councillor Glen Gower will be leading his 4th annual Jane’s Walk – a personal passion of his. This year, he will be sharing Stittsville’s Secrets with…
Improving the quality of your daily life
The City of Ottawa and council members are always working hard to improve the quality of our daily life. Only you can influence the shape of our communities for the…
OC Transpo causing irritation for Stittsville ridership
On Thursday, February 21, Ottawa’s Transit Commission met and Councillor Glen Gower, Ward 6 Stittsville, was present. We would like to share his update from that meeting and how Stittsville…
SLIDESHOWS: Family Day 2019 wrap-up
Saturday, February 16 – The Goulbourn Township Historical Society Heritage Day celebration at the Stittsville Library Monday, February 18 – Pierre Poilievre, M.P., Free Breakfast and Skate held…
2019 Ottawa budget consultation meeting this week
Councillors Gower, Hubley and Sudds are holding a joint public information session in relation to Ottawa’s 2019 budget. This public information session will provide the opportunity for the Councillors to…
OC Transpo prognosis and solutions
Councillor Glen Gower rides crowded Stittsville bus (Photo: Councillor Gower) On January 30, 2019 Councillor Glen Gower posted the following to his Councillor’s Notebook and with his permission Stittsville Central…