Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates

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 Walton
This term of council ends November 14 + privacy rules
Giveaway today at our ward office at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road)
Sweetnam Drive traffic safety improvements
Road safety reminder from Ottawa Police and partners
David Hartin House heritage recommendation
Blasting in Stittsville
Vaccines and flu shots are now available
Hazardous Waste drop-off on November 7
TALK is one of Canada’s Eurovision finalists
Thank you to organizers of the Turkish Food Bazaar, and to the Fitra School for their Islamic Heritage Month exhibition
Clocks fall back tonight
 
Have an excellent week!
 
–Councillor Glen

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

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 Tales
Open Table at St. Thomas Anglican Church
Lions Club White Cane Fundraiser
Kanata Senior's Council Health Fair
Stittsville Muslim Association Neighbourhood Coffee House on Sunday
Congrats to the Stittsville Village Association on their 25th anniversary
Queensway-Carleton Hospital celebrates 50 years
OC Transpo data shows improvement in September
Road safety - Ottawa Police urge immediate action from all road users
Remember to vote on October 26
 
Have an excellent week!
 
–Councillor Glen

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

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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

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 years
Thanks to the Rotary Club for hosting an excellent event to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
TODAY: Join us from 11am-noon for our Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation at the Robert Grant - Abbott roundabout
560 Hazeldean Road at Planning & Housing Committee on Wednesday
Fall tree planting update
Multi-Cultural and Human Rights calendar
Saturday: Scouts Apple Day
Sunday: Brown Bear Day Care 20th anniversary
Sunday: FoodWise workshop at the library
Sunday: Wood carving workshop at Goulbourn Museum
Stittsville Flea Market on Carp Road - final indoor market today; outdoor market continues through October
Special Advance Voting at CARDELREC continues all weekend
 
Have an excellent week!
 
–Councillor Glen