Tag: Stittsville Ward 6
529 Garage bike registry program gets new sponsor and more retailers where shield is available
(An 1888 Geared Facile Bicycle at the Conventry Transport Museum. Photo: Wikimedia) The theft of bikes will be minimized with the donation of 1,000 project protected shields from Safer Roads Ottawa (SRO)…
Green bin plastic or paper bag disposal coming soon
On July 2nd, residents will now be able to use plastic bags as an option for disposing of organics in your green bin. Organics would include food scraps, paper towel,…
Helping our city while our city is helping others
(The clean-up group from the Stittsville Minor Softball Association who groomed Stittsville’s ball diamonds to help the City of Ottawa maintenance staff – All Photos: provided by Carolyn Harman) On…
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…
More homes coming to Fernbank Crossing
(Rendering of proposed back-to-back townhomes – Image Source: RJH Architecture) Novatech has submitted a proposal, prepared for eQ Homes, to the City of Ottawa to construct six back-to-back townhouse buildings…
The Urban Design Review Panel — changes suggested for proposed development
On April 5th, the Urban Design Review Panel of Ottawa held a meeting in which they discussed four development proposals — one of those proposals was to address the planned…
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…
Stittsville Village Association gives feedback on 1531 Main Street proposed development
At the March 14th monthly Executive Meeting of the Stittsville Village Association (SVA), Alan Whitten, President and Founder of Huntington Properties was invited to outline the proposed new development planned…
Goodbye GRC – hello Cardelrec Recreation Complex-Goulbourn
(All photos: Stittsville Central Staff) Our fondly known Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road today received a new name – the Cardelrec Recreation Complex-Goulbourn. The unveiling ceremony for the renamed…
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…
January will be busy for the City’s Committee of Adjustment
On January 16, 2019, the City of Ottawa’s Committee of Adjustment will be meeting and on the agenda are numerous items that will affect Ward 6-Stittsville. The items are as…
Stittsville’s new Councillor sworn in
(Photo by Barry Gray) The Shaw Centre was the location December 3rd for the official swearing in ceremony for Ottawa’s newly-elected Council and Mayor. The evening was filled with music…