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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

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

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

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

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

Good morning! Today I’m in front of Shingwàkons Public School on Cope Drive. (Shingwàkons means "little pine" in the Kitigan Zibi dialect of the Algonquin language.)   This week’s updates: Back to school for English students this week, plus some traffic safety remindersOC Transpo fall service starts August 30OC Transpo free youth fares on evenings, weekends, and holidays starting September 1Carp Road construction update - Carp/Hazeldean intersection work is delayedFernbank District Park - check out the plans and take the surveyRegistration is open for the Fall Cleaning the Capital CampaignFundraiser at Mane West Salon (Stittsville Main Street) todaySeptember 12: Stittsville Butter Tart FestSunday: Capital Pride ParadeGreat to see so many Canadian flags flying 🇨🇦Reminder about maintenance at CARDELREC over the coming weeks  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m in front of École élémentaire publique Cassiopée – Stittsville’s newest elementary school. It’s located in Westwood at the corner of Cope and Dagenham. It opens to students this week, along with other french-language schools in Stittsville. A reminder to drivers to slow down, put your phone away, and follow traffic and parking rules, especially near schools. And good luck to students heading back to class!   Bonjour! Ce matin, je me trouve devant l’École élémentaire publique Cassiopée, la plus récente école élémentaire de Stittsville. Elle est située dans le quartier Westwood, à l’angle des rues Cope et Dagenham. Elle accueillera ses premiers élèves cette semaine, tout comme d’autres écoles francophones de Stittsville. J’en profite pour rappeler aux automobilistes de ralentir, de ranger leur téléphone et de respecter les règles de circulation et de stationnement, particulièrement aux abords des écoles. Et bonne rentrée à tous les élèves qui retournent en classe!   This week’s updates: Tomorrow, August 23: Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday at 11am at Village Square ParkToday: 10th Anniversary of parkrun in CanadaToday: Sweet Corn FestivalAugust 25: OC Transpo customer info session; OC Transpo fall service changesAugust 7: Music & Movies in the Park (Stittsville Village Association)Check out the draft plans for Fernbank District ParkIntroducing “Stittsville Neighbour Days”, September 18-27Thank you Erica Wiebe, and thank you Kiwanis!  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at CARDELREC - home of the Erica Wiebe Gymnasium. Erica will be here this afternoon for a special event to celebrate 10 years since she won an Olympic Gold Medal in Rio in wrestling. Drop by between 3:30pm-6:30pm to Meet Erica, see some wrestling, and grab a bit from local food trucks. It’s free and everyone is welcome. More info...   This week’s updates: Kiwanis Movie Night tonight at Village Square ParkLegion 100th Birthday Celebration on SundayAugust 23: Pride Week Flag Raising CeremonyAugust 25: OC Transpo Customer Info SessionThe Stittsville Flea Market on Carp Road is closing downLaunch of 2026 Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer’s Guide Ottawa 200 time capsuleHuntmar Drive lane closure from August 17-21CARDELREC pool maintenance from August 17-September 7  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Crossway Park, checking out the newly-opened play structure! A great new amenity for the Connections community.   Upcoming events: Tonight: Music & Movies in the Park with The Jivewires and Mamma Mia!August 15: Celebrating 10 Years of Olympic Gold with Erica WiebeAugust 23: Pride Week Flag Raising Ceremony at Village Square ParkMore info at glengower.ca/events/  This week’s updates: Fire on FernbankA flipped car on CopeA visit to the Ottawa Police Mounted Unit stablesMilestone LRT test for the west endMosquitoes/West Nile VirusOC Transpo Customer Info Sessions (including August 25 in Kanata)Para Transpo TalksNew site plan for 723 PutneyPaul Lindsay Park stormwater pond maintenance & Granite Ridge (Iber Road) stormwater pond maintenanceOngoing construction: Stittsville Main Street, Hazeldean Road, Palladium DriveCity secures legal ownership of Amberway Park after 68 yearsCongrats to Greg McPherson - On the Road 4 Mental HealthMoth research at Ladybirds Park  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Alexander Grove - one of Stittsville’s gems. Massive pine trees, a classic ball diamond, soccer fields, tennis, the Johnny Leroux Arena and community centre, and access to the Poole Creek pathway.   This week’s updates: Events this weekend: West Side Pride Stittsville Jamboree Fundraiser ReStore Book Fair (Habitat for Humanity) Hazardous Waste Depot Watermain break at Iber & Harry DouglasWhat should we put in the Ottawa 200 time capsule?Proposal for an indoor water park and hotel in StittsvilleEmergency preparednessJuly 1 storm updateA heads up about “distraction thefts”Ottawa’s Tree Protection By-lawTraffic safety infrastructure coming to Stittsville in 2026/2027Paul Lindsay Park stormwater pond updateTrans Canada Trail re-gravelling delayed to protect turtlesReminder to keep your dogs on leash  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m on Mantra Street near the Bradley-Craig farm. The big red barn recently received a fresh new coat of paint. Over the past few years Richcraft has been restoring both the farmhouse and the barn. Both buildings have heritage designation.   This week’s update: West Side Pride on July 25Olympic wrestler Erica Wiebe returns on August 15Crossway Park play structure updateVegetation removal behind Loreka CourtUpdate on the development proposal at Hazeldean & SavageNext phase of “Palladium Terrace” apartments at Palladium and DerreenJuly 1 storm update - more than 6300 homes affected city-wideCouncil votes to reduce development chargesCrossing Guard Park - honouring Peter Clark and crossing guards everywherePolice commercial vehicle safety blitzOpen-air fires are not allowed in StittsvilleA reminder about respecting accessible parking spaces  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at the stormwater pond between Boulonnais Grove and Paseana Place, and Terry Fox Drive (stormwater facility #1353). Stormwater ponds play a major role in flood control during major rain storms like the one we saw on July 1. This pond provides overflow capacity for the surrounding neighbourhood, and outlets via the Monaghan Drain to the Jock River and eventually the Rideau River.   This week’s updates: Recovering from the July 1 storm - if you had flooding, make a report via ottawa.ca/311/ plus more storm resources available at ottawa.caCanada Day thank youTransportation & Mobility Action PlanCommittee approves renovictions by-lawCommittee votes “no” to Stittsville West urban expanion5100 Robert Grant Avenue - Village Green updateDevelopment updates: Hazeldean @ Savage update; new development proposed for Palladium @ DerreenStittsville Main flower basket programPaul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenanceBus stop construction on Abbott @ Robert GrantUpcoming events: Cricket festival, West Side Pride, weekly parkrun, weekly Market @ the barnOttawa Charge are moving to StittsvilleOC Transpo youth ride free all summer  Have a great week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Banyon Park in the Timbermere neighbourhood.   This week’s updates: Wrapping up the Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural FestivalSunday: Stittsville Family Bike RideSunday: Hazardous Waste Depot at Trail Road landfillCanada Day event previewOC Transpo summer service begins on SundayFree youth fares on OC Transpo starting July 1Hydro One tree cutting on Maple GroveUpdating on construction blasting in StittsvilleCommemorative street names for Tysen Lefebvre and Collinda JosephHydro Ottawa annual reportSpeed limit changes for Abbott, Fernbank, Westwood neighbourhoodE-scooter safety at committeeRouncey Park splash pad updateStaying healthy in hot weather  Have an excellent week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Village Square Park, ahead of our Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival happening from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 130 participants: performers, exhibitors, food vendors, community services, and lots more. See you there!   This week’s updates: Stittsville Front Porch Concerts postponed to next ThursdayJune 21 is National Indigenous Peoples DayJune 24 showcase at Space & Time StudiosStittsville Family Bike Ride on June 28 + Let’s Bike OttawaCanada Day previewCongrats to West Side Pride on a great Pride BreakfastRecap: Roger Griffiths Avenue street naming ceremonyWhat was causing the overnight noise in StittsvilleWild Parsnip treatment at local parksCarp Road construction updateStittsville North future neighbourhood concept plansQueensway construction updateRouncey Park splash pad undergoing repairsHazardous Waste Depot on June 28 at Trail Road LandfillCongrats Mya Vaslet, drafted by PWHL HamiltonCongrats to local graduatesHappy Father’s Day  Have a great week!   –Councillor Glen

Good morning! Today I’m at Maize Park, ahead of the Roger Griffiths Avenue Naming Ceremony happening at 11:00 a.m. Richcraft is also hosting a bbq for residents in the Mapleton neighbourhood.   This week’s updates: Events today: Lions Community BBQ, Mosaic Harmony FestivalJune 20: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural FestivalOC Transpo’s preparations for federal government RTO + free youth fares in July-AugustCoping with extreme heatThanking young volunteers Renata and Liam for supporting their friend JackThanks to the Stittsville Village Association for a successful Art in the ParkGroundbreaking at 1412 Stittsville MainCongrats to Stittsville PathfindersÉcole Saint-Jean-Paul II celebrates 20 yearsA motion to incentivize more primary care facilitiesCommemorative street names for Tysen Lefebvre and Collinda JosephLet’s Bike Month updates, including the Stittsville Family Bike Ride on June 28June 18: Stittsville Front Porch ConcertsJune 19: Summer Backlot MarketStittsville Main Street construction updateConstruction blasting updateRoad safety reminders  Have a great week!   –Councillor Glen