Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates

Councillor Glen Gower
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Every Saturday morning, Councillor Glen Gower shares news and info for Stittsville residents.

  1. 5d ago

    October 31: Halloween in Stittsville 🎃

    Happy Halloween! This morning I’m on James Lewis Avenue, just south of Fernbank via Brightside. There are lots of events and activities happening for Halloween this weekend including the annual Pumpkin Parade on Sunday, November 1 at Village Square Park.(Also mentioned: The Halloween house on Sunnyside, and the Treat Accessibly event on Baywood.)   This week’s updates:   Municipal election and councillor-elect Chelsea WaltonThis term of council ends November 14 + privacy rulesGiveaway today at our ward office at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road)Sweetnam Drive traffic safety improvementsRoad safety reminder from Ottawa Police and partnersDavid Hartin House heritage recommendationBlasting in StittsvilleVaccines and flu shots are now availableHazardous Waste drop-off on November 7TALK is one of Canada’s Eurovision finalistsThank you to organizers of the Turkish Food Bazaar, and to the Fitra School for their Islamic Heritage Month exhibitionClocks fall back tonight  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    October 31: Halloween in Stittsville 🎃

  2. Oct 24

    Oct 24: Election Day on Monday!

    Good morning! Today I’m on Abbott Street at Ponderosa (near the roundabout at Cranesbill/Rouncey), checking out one of Stittsville’s many creative Halloween displays.   This week’s updates:- Stittsville Legion Poppy Campaign- Looking back at the Stittsville Muslim Association Neighbourhood Coffeehouse- Monday is Election Day!- Monday is also the first day to get your COVID-19 and flu vaccines- On Wednesday, the Homebosses Youth Centre is hosting a Halloween Party- The Stittsville Village Association Parade of Lights is on December 5. You can register a float or sign up to be a volunteer.- This evening: Stittsville United Church Fall Supper- Today: Oktoboofest FUNdraiser at Johnny Leroux- This afternoon: “Building Stories with LEGO” for Library Month- Continuing: The Stittsville Rotary Club international film series- Snowplow orientation has started (winter is coming)   Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    Oct 24: Election Day on Monday!

  3. Oct 17

    Oct 17: 9runrun

    Good morning! Today is the annual 9runrun event, in support of the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, focused on mental health support. There’s a 21km run, a 10km run, a 5km run, and a family 2km run. If you’re driving in the area of Abbott Street, from Stittsville Main to West Ridge, be aware of road closures this morning. Come on out and support the runners!   This week’s updates: Stories of Goulbourn: Lies, Rumours, and Other TalesOpen Table at St. Thomas Anglican ChurchLions Club White Cane FundraiserKanata Senior's Council Health FairStittsville Muslim Association Neighbourhood Coffee House on SundayCongrats to the Stittsville Village Association on their 25th anniversaryQueensway-Carleton Hospital celebrates 50 yearsOC Transpo data shows improvement in SeptemberRoad safety - Ottawa Police urge immediate action from all road usersRemember to vote on October 26  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    Oct 17: 9runrun

  4. Oct 10

    Oct 10: Happy Thanksgiving!

    Good morning! Today I’m at Maestro Park. It’s on Maestro Avenue, one of the many “wind-themed” streets in the Fairwinds neighbourhood. Also nearby: Brisote, Maloja, and Limnos.   This week’s updates: Thanksgiving weekend schedule changes Truck traffic Stittsville Main construction update Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling update A visit with Ottawa Police Constable Meagan Blair Happy Heads collecting new winter toques Call for outdoor rink volunteers glengower.ca/events/ Gobblefest Market @ The Barn Stittsville Village Association 25th Annual General Meeting 9runrun on October 17 Neighbour Days recap Cleaning the Capital continues Advance voting on Friday, October 16   Happy Thanksgiving!   –Councillor Glen

    Oct 10: Happy Thanksgiving!

  5. Oct 3

    Oct 3: Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation

    Good morning! Today I’m at the Abbott-Iber Woodlot on Abbott Street between Iber Road and Talltree Crescent. This maple grove was once part of the McCurdy farm.   This week’s updates: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre celebrates 40 yearsThanks to the Rotary Club for hosting an excellent event to mark the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationTODAY: Join us from 11am-noon for our Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation at the Robert Grant - Abbott roundabout560 Hazeldean Road at Planning & Housing Committee on WednesdayFall tree planting updateMulti-Cultural and Human Rights calendarSaturday: Scouts Apple DaySunday: Brown Bear Day Care 20th anniversarySunday: FoodWise workshop at the librarySunday: Wood carving workshop at Goulbourn MuseumStittsville Flea Market on Carp Road - final indoor market today; outdoor market continues through OctoberSpecial Advance Voting at CARDELREC continues all weekend  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    Oct 3: Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation

  6. Sep 26

    Sept 26: New mural on Stittsville Main

    Good morning! Today I’m in front of the new “Field Notes from Stittsville” mural on the side of Pretty Pots on Stittsville Main Street. Funded through Ottawa’s Paint It Up! program, this is a collaboration between artist Sacha French and the Stittsville Village Association, with help from a number of student volunteers. Thanks to Rona for donating paint supplies as well! We’ll be celebrating the mural launch this morning at 10:00 a.m.   Lots of events this week including: Saturday - 100th Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrunSaturday - Marion Gullock Park commemorative naming ceremonySaturday - St. Thomas Church Yard SaleSaturday - Ottawa 200 Block Party at City HallAll weekend - Carp FairSunday - Nathan’s Lemonade Stand at Rouncey ParkSunday - last day at the Carp Road Flea MarketMonday - Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre 40th AnniversaryWednesday - Truth and Reconciliation Event (Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation)  More updates: Free transit this weekend: buses, trains, Para TranspoNeighbour Days continuesCleaning the CapitalPolice seek witnesses or information on two incidents last weekend: A pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Hazeldean and Tillage, and a suspicious vehicle in the Westwood neighbourhoodDemolition of the Pretty Street Community Centre560 Hazeldean Road re-zoning at Planning & Housing Committee October 7Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation October 3  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    Sept 26: New mural on Stittsville Main

  7. Sep 19

    Sept 19: Local construction and infrastructure upgrades

    Good morning! This week I’m at Jo-Jo's Community Garden on Stittsville Main Street. It’s a community garden and quite a special place in Stittsville, run entirely by volunteers. Besides the garden plots they also host special events and activities throughout the year.   This week’s updates: Stittsville Neighbour DaysCleaning the CapitalCrossway Park - playground opening on September 25What would you like to see at Amberway Park?Trans-Canada Trail re-gravellingStitt Street Park renewalGranite Ridge (Iber Road) stormwater pond maintenanceMaple Grove speed cushionsImmigrant Entrepreneur Award nominationsToday: Applefest at Village Square ParkThis weekend: Quiltwalk at Mad About PatchworkThis weekend: Richmond FairMore upcoming events: glengower.ca/events/New business - Gracie Barra (Brazilian jiu-jitsu)Yom Kippur (September 20-21)Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes (25 septembre)  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    Sept 19: Local construction and infrastructure upgrades

  8. Sep 12

    Sept 12: Butter Tart Festival

    Good morning! Today I’m at Patrick Hartin House on Maple Grove Road. These two stone buildings are being recommended for heritage designation. The smaller cottage was built around 1840, and the larger home was built in 1886. They are among the last stone buildings from the late 19th century in Stittsville.   This week’s update: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah5th Annual Butter Tart Festival today!Operation Come Home fundraiser at Brown’sNext-to-new sale at St. Thomas ChurchGrand opening of Trick & FlyStittsville Neighbour Days September 18-27Cleaning the CapitalCrossway Park playground opening party on September 25Transit Committee recapConstruction blasting at Idylea, and a temporary pathway closureFirefighters are checking smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on Sundays in SeptemberMunicipal election resources at ottawa.ca/vote/The Chelly hockey tournament  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

    Sept 12: Butter Tart Festival
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