Councillor Glen's Stittsville Updates

Good morning! Today I’m at Silas Bradley Park (Orvieto Way at Edenwylde) in the Edenwylde neighbourhood. It’s one of 16 outdoor rinks in Stittsville. A big thank you to all of the volunteers who are working hard this season to keep the ice in great shape… despite the challenging weather today! This week’s updates:Silas Bradley Park is one of ⁠16 outdoor rinks⁠ in Stittsville.Remembering Tysen Lefebvre2026 Micro-grant program launchJanuary 24: Bring your ideas for Stitt Street Park OC Transpo fleet updateSchool bell times & traffic safetyMulticultural calendar for JanuaryHydro Ottawa’s Top 5 reasons for power outagesVacant Unit Tax - declaration portal is now openRecycling pick-up is now through “Circular Materials” via Miller WasteEmergency prep reminder Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates:- Celebrating Hanukkah and supporting our Jewish neighbours - Ottawa Fire tips about oven fires- Ottawa Police tips to avoid residential break-ins- OC Transpo Food Drive results- OC Transpo winter schedule starts on December 21- OC Transpo is free on New Year’s Eve- Committee passes new Zoning By-law + update on local files- Recycling changes coming January 1- Reminder to get your flu shot and COVID shot (and RSV, if you’re eligible)- Our office will be closed December 24, reopening January 5- Support local businesses!Merry Christmas!–Councillor Glen

Today is the 41st Annual OC Transpo Food Drive, and volunteers are at Brown’s (Stittsville Main) and No Frills (Iber Road) collecting donations for the Stittsville Food Bank. Let’s fill the bus! More updates:City Budget 2026: Stittsville projects, police, affordable housing, infrastructure, transitNew Zoning By-law coming to committee this weekOttawa Public Health reminder about vaccinesWinter parking remindersBrae Street parking reminderDevelopment files: Hazeldean @ Savage; MTO Highway Maintenance Yard; a new Catholic high schoolParade of Lights / thanks to the Stittsville Village AssociationUpcoming eventsIce safety reminderChanges to recycling on January 1Happy Hanukkah Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

This week’s updates:Stittsville Village Association presents the Parade of Lights this eveningNew sign for the Stittsville Muslim AssociationCity Budget wraps up on Wednesday, plus results of our budget surveyNew Zoning By-law gets closer to the finish lineIdylea pathway construction beginsMoodie on-ramp re-opensSupport the Stittsville Food BankOttawa Safety Council is looking for more adult crossing guardsOSTA is running a survey about school transportationUpcoming events, including today’s FUNdraiser market, and Letters for SantaDecember 11: Coyote info sessionDecember 3: International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesDecember 5: International Volunteer DayDecember 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against WomenReminder: Stay off the ice at stormwater ponds  See you at the parade!  –Councillor Glen

 This week’s updates:This week ⁠we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the facility⁠ with some of the people who were instrumental in getting the facility built back in the days of Goulbourn Township.Small Business Saturday #SupportLocalStittsvilleCity budget updates: OC Transpo, Public Works & InfrastructureCouncillor Chat today at Farm Boy, 10am-12pmWinter parking restrictions start December 1Coyote Information Session with Coyote Watch Canada on December 11Huntmar northbound has re-openedIdylea Linear Park constructionStitt Street Park concept plans6310 Hazeldean Road - minor zoning amendment and site planZonta Orange Ladies for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based ViolenceOttawa Police / Mothers Against Drunk Driving RIDE programParade of Lights on December 6Christmas singalong on December 8Holiday giving: Angel Tree, Toy Mountain, Stittsville Food Bank Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen