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Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride starting now from Tunney’s Pasture Station

Toronto passed an anti-renovication a year before Ottawa, and it's not the same piece of legislation. But interesting to see how it's going, 12 months later. Gift link: www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?... cc @arieltroster.com

I haven’t noticed this sign before. In Kanata South, at the end of a great east-west pathway through the hydro corridor. #ottbike

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Overnight road closure on Stittsville Main, August 3 to 11 (between Warner-Colpitts Lane and Mulkins Street) glengower.ca/information/...

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Overnight road closure on Stittsville Main, August 3 to 11 - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | StittsvilleStittsville Main Street will be closed for through traffic between Warner-Colpitts Lane and Mulkins Street nightly from Monday, August 3 until Tuesday, August 11. The overnight closures start at 9:00 ...glengower.ca

An American study, but the same would likely hold true in many Canadian cities.

A good perspective on municipal finance challenges

Yesterday I had the chance to visit the monthly Stittsville Friendship Club luncheon. Established in 1982, the club now has more than 300 members, mostly seniors from Stittsville. They organize activities like euchre, shuffleboard, line dancing, along with trips and excursions.

Here's my weekly #Stittsville newsletter: e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go... Ottawa 200 time capsule ⏳ Water park & hotel proposal 💦 Distraction thefts 🚔

New post from me: Nearing the mid-way point of the election campaign, how candidates are feeling + what's the #1 thing that every campaign needs the most? open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...

What every municipal candidate needs right nowNearing the half-way point of the campaignopen.substack.com

I dropped by the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store on Iber Road to check out themassive used book sale… and met up with Sara Cooper, CEO of Habitat in Ottawa. I thanked Sara for their partnership with Matthew House and the City of Ottawa to provide furniture to families affected by the July 1 floods.

Congrats to everyone who took part in the 4th annual “Out in the Park” event, organized by West Side Pride. Every year it gets bigger and better. Events like these are incredibly important for visibility, solidarity, and allyship. 💜🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Good morning! Here's my weekly #Stittsville video update: youtu.be/2VuTCho1RS8 - Events this weekend including West Side Pride - What should we put in the Ottawa 200 time capsule? - Proposal for an indoor water park and hotel in Stittsville - Lots more

Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, July 25, 2026YouTube video by Councillor Glen Goweryoutu.be

⚠️💧Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on Harry Douglas (between Iber and Graphite), clients in the area may experience water service interruptions. There are also road closures in effect. Water service is expected to be restored on Saturday morning.

A really interesting story about municipal water infrastructure Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/14e34c8...

Waterloo Region is short on water. It’s a cautionary tale for cities across CanadaDecades of decisions set up this growing Ontario hub, which relies on groundwater, for a costly crisis of its own makingwww.theglobeandmail.com

Overview of Ottawa's tree protection by-law: glengower.ca/information/...

Overview of Ottawa's Tree Protection By-law - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | StittsvilleThe Tree Protection By-law came into effect on January 1, 2021. Under the Tree Protection By-law, the following protected trees cannot be injured or removed without a tree permit from the City: All Ci...glengower.ca

A reminder about distraction thefts (we heard from a resident about another attempt in Stittsville earlier this week): glengower.ca/information/...

Distraction theft attempts in neighbourhoods, parking lots, and near community mailboxes - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | StittsvilleWe’re reposting as a heads up to residents after a recent distraction theft in the Stittsville area. Originally published April 23, 2026. La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is a...glengower.ca

An update on stormwater maintenance work at Paul Lindsay Park: glengower.ca/information/... The City’s contractor is now removing equipment and materials from the site. The pathway should be re-opened in the coming days.

Upcoming Paul Lindsay Park stormwater maintenance - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | StittsvilleOriginally published May 1, 2025 La version française suit  UPDATE – July 23, 2026: The in-pond maintenance work at the Paul Lindsay Park Stormwater Management Facility was completed on July 21, and t...glengower.ca

2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control for an indoor water park, entertainment centre, and hotel in the north part of #Stittsville glengower.ca/development/...

2775 & 2785 Palladium: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan control - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | StittsvilleThe City has received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to permit the development of a destination recreational complex with an indoor water park, family entertainment centre,...glengower.ca

I see that the "ring road" has entered Ottawa’s mayoral debate. Some thoughts: 🧵

My weekly #Stittsville newsletter is out: New traffic safety infrastructure 🚲 West Side Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Erica Wiebe returns 🤼‍♀️ e1.envoke.com/m/b6edd78ef3...