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Glen Gower
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City Councillor in Stittsville, one of the most exciting suburbs *in the world*
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(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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A recap of yesterday's Transit Committee meeting + a transit budget summary: glengower.ca/notebook/not...
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on November 24, 2025 - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
This week, the Transit Committee approved OC Transpo’s 2026 draft budget and it will now rise to Council on December 10, 2026. Operating and capital budgets continue to make significant investments in...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Kayla Humen owns and operates Humen Kind, a baby and children’s boutique store full of creative and unique items for kids: clothing, toys, books, accessories, keepsakes, and more. It’s located at 1557 Stittsville Main Street.
#supportlocalstittsville
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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I happened to be at the City of Ottawa’s Loretta Street traffic facility today and saw the skids of oversized signs that recently arrived. Did nobody from the province think of checking with the municipalities about dimensions and logistics before they produced & shipped these???
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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East extension LRT to launch in 2026
East extension LRT to launch in 2026
Extending the O-Train Line 1 to Orléans will take a little bit longer, with staff aiming for early next year. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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The abuse Julie Fairey copped after being HIT BY A CAR is exactly what happens when we treat online harm as background noise. Women in politics bear the brunt, especially women of colour. Until NZ actually regulates platforms properly, this will keep happening #nzpol

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'It just seems cruel': Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments - but she was still stunned.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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#Ottawa City Council to vote on free fare days for minors, longer transfer window

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Council to vote on free fare days for minors, longer transfer window | CBC News
Ottawa city council will vote on a plan to make OC Transpo free for riders age 18 and under on weekends and holidays, while extending the transfer window to save commuters from paying twice for a sing...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Cutting g the ribbon at Desi Tadka Express, a new Indian restaurant on #Stittsville. Welcome to the community! 🎉
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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On National Housing Day, we reflect on how stable homes create strong communities & opportunities. At OCH, every home is more than a roof—it’s a foundation for a better future. Through partnerships & supports, we deliver results that shape thriving communities.
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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"The report notes that there is a clear correlation between impact speed and serious injuries, and that the risk curve steepens dramatically between 30 km/h and 50 km/h: “even small increases in speed can lead to disproportionately worse outcomes”.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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There is nothing at all about A-pillar visibility (or mirror patches) in federal car safety rules.

With cars getting bigger and blind spots expanding, that seems like a serious oversight.
Why Did Cars Get So Hard to See Out Of?
If it seems like forward visibility has gotten worse, you’re right: Since the 1990s, cars and trucks have grown bigger A-pillars that can create dangerous blind spots.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Excellent piece here from Bruce Deachman. I participated in the same workshop a couple years ago. Eye-opening, empathy-building, and at times maddening. Should be mandatory training for every elected official.
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Deachman: Trying to navigate homelessness taught me something new about empathy ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
November 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Here's my weekly #Stittsville video update for Saturday, November 22: youtu.be/rJ5kTHH530E

This week:
- City budget & affordable housing
- Recap of our O.P.P. anti-fraud presentation
- CARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary
- #SupportLocalStittsville
- Lots more
Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, November 22, 2025
YouTube video by Councillor Glen Gower
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November 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Construction update: Blasting planned for 1650 Shea (near Cosanti) starting on Monday
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UPDATE: Blasting operations in the Stittsville area - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit NOTE: Under municipal rules, blasting companies are required to complete a pre-blast survey for all structures within 75 metres of a blasting site, and are required to provid...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Update on construction activity at 37 Wildpine in #Stittsville glengower.ca/development/...
Construction info for 37 Wildpine Court - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Latitude Homes will begin tree removal for the development at 37 Wildpine Court on November 24, 2025. The site is located at the end of both Wildpine Court and Ravenscroft Court. A temporary turnaroun...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Some tips from our recent O.P.P. anti-fraud workshop in #Stittsville glengower.ca/information/...
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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My daughter got me hooked recently on this daily online word game. If you like crossword puzzles you will probably like this.

[Bracket City]
November 21, 2025 🔴 (Tough)

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Rank: 👑 (Kingmaker)
❌ Wrong guesses: 0

Total Score: 100.0
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Bracket City - The Atlantic
Solve nested clues to reveal a satisfying fact about this day in history. Climb the ranks from tourist to kingmaker (or beyond?).
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November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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My colleague Councillor Rawlson King is hosting a special budget meeting for Black and Racialized Communities, November 25 from 6 to 8 pm. You can attend in person at Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Ave, or via Zoom.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Conditions in the Carp River Watershed and Mississippi River Watershed have improved to Level II (Moderate) Low Water conditions in accordance with the Ontario Low Water Response Program, according to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. ☔️
Watershed Conditions: Precipitation indicators in the lower Mississippi watershed have considerably improved due to recent rainfall and snowfall amounts. Precipitation over the past 90 days has recovered above 80% of the long-term seasonal average and conditions have further improved in the last 30 days, with precipitation recovering to 100% of the seasonal norm. Precipitation in the upper Mississippi watershed remains below average at approximately 60% for the past 90 days and 40% for the last 30 days. Streamflow in the Carp River has seen several peaks of improvement across October and November due to precipitation. Currently, the past 30-day streamflow has recovered to 100% of long-term historical average. However, conditions could decline again without continued precipitation to supplement flows. Streamflow in the Mississippi River has generally recovered to above 50% of long-term historical average with the exception of a few tributaries that are still recovering. This statement is to advise that present conditions in the Carp River Watershed and Mississippi River Watershed have improved to Level II (Moderate) Low Water conditions in accordance with the Ontario Low Water Response Program. Actions: The MVCA is encouraging all water users that are not on the City of Ottawa’s municipal distribution network to continue reducing their water consumption by 20% to help mitigate the impacts of the low water conditions. MVCA is advising the general public to use extreme caution while out on waterways for recreational purposes (swimming, boating). Those who have permits for taking water from surface or groundwater sources are asked to reduce their actual taking as much as possible. Residents are also urged to use water conservatively by using rain barrels to water lawns and gardens and avoid using pressure washers to clean houses, driveways, decks and fences. Please check your municipality’s website for current water usage restrictions. All residents throughout the Mississippi Valley watershed should be aware of any bans or bylaws that may be in place in their municipalities regarding watering or fire bans. Conservation Authority staff continue to monitor conditions and communicate with water managers throughout the watershed. Duration: This message is in effect until an update has been issued. For More Information: Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels. A map of the Carp River watershed can be found at https://mvc.on.ca/carp-river-watershed/.
November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Looking to spread some holiday cheer? 🎁

YSB’s Downtown Drop-In, a vital space offering support, and community for youth, is hoping to add a ping-pong table to make the space even more welcoming. 🏓

If you can help, please reach out to [email protected].
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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🚌 Ever wondered how your app knows when your bus will arrive?

Our latest updated Next Stop Blog breaks down real-time information, how it works, and the updates our Customer Information Systems team has been rolling out.

Read more: www.octranspo.com/en...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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It’s starting to get icy out there. Use extra care if you have to head out.
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Lots of Transit app users on our train in this morning. @octranspo.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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$23.3-million in new funding for affordable housing. Our pipeline currently includes 1,565 units receiving funding support, with 903 units under construction, 470 nearing construction start, and 192 in pre-development.

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Committee approves budget with $23.3-million investment in affordable and supportive housing - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2026, which includes $91.8 million in net operating funding and $24.1 million in capital funding. The ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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LRT Line 1 issue today. Expect longer travel times for the rest of the day, should be resolved by Friday morning.
The purpose of this email is to advise you that at approximately 8am, a defect was discovered with a single element of the support system for the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) on O-Train Line 1 between Rideau and UOttawa stations. This element needs to be replaced before trains can travel through this section of track to avoid further damage. As a result: One track between Rideau and UOttawa stations is currently not in use. Line 1 service is only available on the westbound platform at Rideau and Parliament stations. Service across Line 1 continues to operate between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair though customers may experience slightly longer travel times. Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) will be repairing the defective piece overnight, after Line 1 operations end. It’s currently anticipated that Line 1 will resume full service on Friday morning.
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Interesting panel discussion to kick off the day today at the Habitat for Humanity breakfast, part of National Housing Week.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM