COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, Councillor Gower has plenty of updates for residents and shares the information you need to know.
Category: Transportation
June 20th – OC Transpo summer service begins
OC Transpo’s summer service will begin on Sunday, June 20 with service improvements, seasonal adjustments and COVID-19 service changes.
Renewal extensions continue at Service Ontario – driver road testing resumes
Residents can expect Service Ontario renewal extensions to continue until further notice as the province moves into Step One of its reopening plan.
Jeff Tindall receives prestigious Bruce Timmermans award for cycling
Stittsville’s Jeff Tindall, founder of Let’s Bike Stittsville was honoured at a virtual ceremony on June 2 when he was named as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Bruce Timmermans Individual Award.
OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19
OC Transpo has received confirmation that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19 that affects some Stittsville and area routes.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This coming week is exciting for Stittsville volunteers who have been nominated for the 2021 Stittsville Volunteer Awards and are so worthy of recognition. Councillor Gower is honoured to recognize such a group of dedicated people.
OPEN LETTER: 5000 Robert Grant bylaw amendment
The significant opposition to this proposal has not been given the consideration that it deserves.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides information on upcoming events of interest to residents – the Stittsville Volunteer Awards on June 3rd and the Let’s Bike on urban cycling virtual workshop taking place on June 16.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s not too late, Councillor Gower wants to hear your ideas on walking and cycling missing links – are there pathways and routes that don’t connect? The Councillor provides a weekly update on…
Controversial development passes Planning Committee hurdle – 18 storey tower delayed
The proposed development by Lépine planned for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue (René’s Court) has been the most controversial of all proposed developments for Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower wants residents to be aware of the following upcoming Stittsville construction operations and installations that may affect your travel or daily life.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower wants residents aware of the following upcoming and ongoing news that effect our community. He wants to hear your ideas to improve walking and cycling in Stittsville; provides an update on…
Ottawa Police no longer 24/7 at interprovincial checkpoints
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will no longer maintain a 24/7 presence at interprovincial crossings. Instead, the OPS will deploy officers on a rotating schedule of checkpoints…
OC Transpo Rte 61 and 62 bus operator tests positive for COVID-19
An OC Transpo Operator who drove Routes 61 and 62 to the Cardel Recreation Complex-Goulbourn has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was April 8.
Expect to see more people on bikes and put safety first
While motorists might not be used to seeing cyclists on the road, they should always keep an eye out for them. The rules of the road do apply to cyclists as well…