Glen Gower
@glengower.ca
City Councillor in Stittsville, one of the most exciting suburbs *in the world*
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(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
The City has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for not-for-profit housing providers to develop rental housing at 2 Pretty Street in Stittsville. City staff want to see a low-rise apartment building (up to four storeys), with parking and an outdoor amenity space glengower.ca/development/...
2 Pretty Street: Request for proposals - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
The City has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select not-for-profit housing providers to develop rental housing on three City-owned properties: 2 Pretty Street, 185 Hawthorne Avenue and 2548 ...
glengower.ca
February 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The City has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for not-for-profit housing providers to develop rental housing at 2 Pretty Street in Stittsville. City staff want to see a low-rise apartment building (up to four storeys), with parking and an outdoor amenity space glengower.ca/development/...
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My E-bike has a Government Mandated Speed Limiter (for assistive power) installed and the government can't track my bike or shut it off. The tech is there, it isn't new.
This technology already exists and is widely used. It doesn't involve 'government surveillance' and would not allow ICE or any other government agency to stop individual cars.
Just say you think thousands of kids dying every year is worth it so you can speed!
www.autoweek.com/news/a615322...
Just say you think thousands of kids dying every year is worth it so you can speed!
www.autoweek.com/news/a615322...
Speed Limiters Now Mandatory in All New EU Cars
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) isn't an ironclad speeding prevention system, but could be just annoying enough to spark a backlash.
www.autoweek.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
My E-bike has a Government Mandated Speed Limiter (for assistive power) installed and the government can't track my bike or shut it off. The tech is there, it isn't new.
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We know there have been a lot of changes in the waste world lately, but one thing hasn’t changed: accessibility and safety are key.
Please keep bins out of the way of pedestrians and plows. Place bags and bins near the road, not on the sidewalk or in snowbanks.
More: https://bit.ly/45VEVie
Please keep bins out of the way of pedestrians and plows. Place bags and bins near the road, not on the sidewalk or in snowbanks.
More: https://bit.ly/45VEVie
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
We know there have been a lot of changes in the waste world lately, but one thing hasn’t changed: accessibility and safety are key.
Please keep bins out of the way of pedestrians and plows. Place bags and bins near the road, not on the sidewalk or in snowbanks.
More: https://bit.ly/45VEVie
Please keep bins out of the way of pedestrians and plows. Place bags and bins near the road, not on the sidewalk or in snowbanks.
More: https://bit.ly/45VEVie
The forecast this week points towards great cross country ski conditions towards the end of the weeks: fresh snow and slightly warmer temperatures
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
The forecast this week points towards great cross country ski conditions towards the end of the weeks: fresh snow and slightly warmer temperatures
There's another request to expand Ottawa's urban boundary, this time on land west of Stittsville. Not good!
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February 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
There's another request to expand Ottawa's urban boundary, this time on land west of Stittsville. Not good!
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Last week I attended the ATU Local 279 Black Caucus Committee Award of Recognition Ceremony at OC Transpo headquarters. Five members were recognized including: Peter Nesbeth, Clinton Minott, Karen Robinson Scantlebury, Renford Thomas Senior, and Hassan Osman. A moving and impactful ceremony.
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Last week I attended the ATU Local 279 Black Caucus Committee Award of Recognition Ceremony at OC Transpo headquarters. Five members were recognized including: Peter Nesbeth, Clinton Minott, Karen Robinson Scantlebury, Renford Thomas Senior, and Hassan Osman. A moving and impactful ceremony.
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The Cold Warning remains in effect.
Reminder: Frostbite mostly affects areas of your body where circulation is poor. Dressing in layers can help keep you safe.
Find more info at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ColdWeather
Reminder: Frostbite mostly affects areas of your body where circulation is poor. Dressing in layers can help keep you safe.
Find more info at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ColdWeather
February 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The Cold Warning remains in effect.
Reminder: Frostbite mostly affects areas of your body where circulation is poor. Dressing in layers can help keep you safe.
Find more info at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ColdWeather
Reminder: Frostbite mostly affects areas of your body where circulation is poor. Dressing in layers can help keep you safe.
Find more info at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ColdWeather
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Cold Warning for Ottawa.
Download the WeatherCAN app or monitor this webpage for the latest cold weather warnings, advisories, and watches from ECCC:
weather.gc.ca/en/location/... (1/2)
Download the WeatherCAN app or monitor this webpage for the latest cold weather warnings, advisories, and watches from ECCC:
weather.gc.ca/en/location/... (1/2)
February 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Cold Warning for Ottawa.
Download the WeatherCAN app or monitor this webpage for the latest cold weather warnings, advisories, and watches from ECCC:
weather.gc.ca/en/location/... (1/2)
Download the WeatherCAN app or monitor this webpage for the latest cold weather warnings, advisories, and watches from ECCC:
weather.gc.ca/en/location/... (1/2)
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This is exciting. Probably the most consequential of any of the City's planning documents - the growth forecast - is now online and up for discussion at a February 18 joint committee meeting. Top line? 530,000 new residents by mid-2051.
February 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This is exciting. Probably the most consequential of any of the City's planning documents - the growth forecast - is now online and up for discussion at a February 18 joint committee meeting. Top line? 530,000 new residents by mid-2051.
My weekly #Stittsville video update:
youtu.be/NHSw_oIfpzo
- Councillor Chat at Brown's today
- New paramedic facility for the west end
- Ottawa Sports Awards winners
- OC Transpo update
- lots more
youtu.be/NHSw_oIfpzo
- Councillor Chat at Brown's today
- New paramedic facility for the west end
- Ottawa Sports Awards winners
- OC Transpo update
- lots more
Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, February 7, 2026
YouTube video by Councillor Glen Gower
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
My weekly #Stittsville video update:
youtu.be/NHSw_oIfpzo
- Councillor Chat at Brown's today
- New paramedic facility for the west end
- Ottawa Sports Awards winners
- OC Transpo update
- lots more
youtu.be/NHSw_oIfpzo
- Councillor Chat at Brown's today
- New paramedic facility for the west end
- Ottawa Sports Awards winners
- OC Transpo update
- lots more
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OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.
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Respiratory illness activity continues this week, especially RSV, which remains very high in our community. Influenza continues to decrease and is now at moderate levels, and COVID‑19 activity remains low overall. (1/2)
February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Respiratory illness activity continues this week, especially RSV, which remains very high in our community. Influenza continues to decrease and is now at moderate levels, and COVID‑19 activity remains low overall. (1/2)
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Thanks, @jleiper.bsky.social & team for posting the recording of your transit data webinar; I watched it last night. Very impressive work by @railfans.ca & @bettertransitottawa.ca ! I'm sure we'll all benefit from it.
youtu.be/LYpqyja1zyI?...
youtu.be/LYpqyja1zyI?...
Transit data webinar HD 720p
YouTube video by Kitchissippi Ward
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Thanks, @jleiper.bsky.social & team for posting the recording of your transit data webinar; I watched it last night. Very impressive work by @railfans.ca & @bettertransitottawa.ca ! I'm sure we'll all benefit from it.
youtu.be/LYpqyja1zyI?...
youtu.be/LYpqyja1zyI?...
OC Transpo staff did a media availability today re: Line 1 and bus service:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4y...
There is progress on both the train fleet and bus fleet, but that progress is slow. A substantial update is coming at Transit Committee next week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4y...
There is progress on both the train fleet and bus fleet, but that progress is slow. A substantial update is coming at Transit Committee next week.
OC Transpo Service Update — 2026/02/06
YouTube video by City of Ottawa
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
OC Transpo staff did a media availability today re: Line 1 and bus service:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4y...
There is progress on both the train fleet and bus fleet, but that progress is slow. A substantial update is coming at Transit Committee next week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4y...
There is progress on both the train fleet and bus fleet, but that progress is slow. A substantial update is coming at Transit Committee next week.
We're hosting a free skate at CARDELREC on Family Day: glengower.ca/events/free-...
FEBRUARY 16: Free family skate at CARDELREC - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Come join Councillor Gower for a FREE skate on Family Day at CARDELREC! Monday, February 16, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road), Arena A (Katie Xu Rink) Advance registration is re...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
We're hosting a free skate at CARDELREC on Family Day: glengower.ca/events/free-...
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🚆 Spotted an O-Train Line 1 train? Log it! 👀
Help RailFans track which LRVs are running in real time.
📍 Takes 10 seconds: tracker.railfans.ca
🔥 Track it. Report it. Build the fleet map!
Help RailFans track which LRVs are running in real time.
📍 Takes 10 seconds: tracker.railfans.ca
🔥 Track it. Report it. Build the fleet map!
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
🚆 Spotted an O-Train Line 1 train? Log it! 👀
Help RailFans track which LRVs are running in real time.
📍 Takes 10 seconds: tracker.railfans.ca
🔥 Track it. Report it. Build the fleet map!
Help RailFans track which LRVs are running in real time.
📍 Takes 10 seconds: tracker.railfans.ca
🔥 Track it. Report it. Build the fleet map!
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New from me:
Where we are at with LRT upload discussions & Stage 3 LRT
open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...
Where we are at with LRT upload discussions & Stage 3 LRT
open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...
LRT upload: Discussions continue on a complex deal between Ottawa and the Province
Plus, what's the latest on Stage 3 LRT to Stittsville
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
New from me:
Where we are at with LRT upload discussions & Stage 3 LRT
open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...
Where we are at with LRT upload discussions & Stage 3 LRT
open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...
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In cities everywhere.
January 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In cities everywhere.
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Groups campaigning for more walking and cycling said the findings meant LTNs should be created more widely, rather than scrapped because of objections, often from a minority of residents.
#MobilityIsEquity #EndCarDependency
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
#MobilityIsEquity #EndCarDependency
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Low-traffic schemes benefit most-deprived Londoners, study finds
Data dispels myth that low-traffic neighbourhoods are disproportionately found in privileged areas
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Groups campaigning for more walking and cycling said the findings meant LTNs should be created more widely, rather than scrapped because of objections, often from a minority of residents.
#MobilityIsEquity #EndCarDependency
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
#MobilityIsEquity #EndCarDependency
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Even giving half of the same incentive to people wanting to buy pedal assist bikes and trikes would revolutionize cities in Canada. 🚲🌳
#ebikes #ecargobikes #bicycle #climateemergency
#ebikes #ecargobikes #bicycle #climateemergency
Ottawa considers reviving EV incentives as it finalizes its auto strategy: sources | CBC News
The federal government is considering bringing back consumer incentives for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as it finalizes its national automotive strategy, CBC News has learned.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Even giving half of the same incentive to people wanting to buy pedal assist bikes and trikes would revolutionize cities in Canada. 🚲🌳
#ebikes #ecargobikes #bicycle #climateemergency
#ebikes #ecargobikes #bicycle #climateemergency
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What's actually unfair:
🔹 Drivers gambling with other people's lives when they floor it and hope they don't get caught
🔹 Police deciding whether to issue a ticket to speeders they pull over
Speed cameras are a solution — not a problem.
🔹 Drivers gambling with other people's lives when they floor it and hope they don't get caught
🔹 Police deciding whether to issue a ticket to speeders they pull over
Speed cameras are a solution — not a problem.
Trump administration limiting use of federal funds for speed cameras, calling them "unfair revenue schemes.” www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
Trump administration says it will limit funds for speed cameras
Cities are being told they can’t use some federal funds for automated traffic enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
What's actually unfair:
🔹 Drivers gambling with other people's lives when they floor it and hope they don't get caught
🔹 Police deciding whether to issue a ticket to speeders they pull over
Speed cameras are a solution — not a problem.
🔹 Drivers gambling with other people's lives when they floor it and hope they don't get caught
🔹 Police deciding whether to issue a ticket to speeders they pull over
Speed cameras are a solution — not a problem.
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📊The new numbers are in.
Our monthly key performance indicator site has just been refreshed with the latest data across our operational and safety metrics.
Take a look at the updated insights here:
https://ow.ly/mTUR50Y8k0K
Our monthly key performance indicator site has just been refreshed with the latest data across our operational and safety metrics.
Take a look at the updated insights here:
https://ow.ly/mTUR50Y8k0K
Key performance indicators | OC Transpo
To monitor the performance of the OC Transpo network, staff track several key performance indicators (KPIs). As part of our commitment to transparency, below are the KPIs that are regularly reported on at Transit Committee.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
📊The new numbers are in.
Our monthly key performance indicator site has just been refreshed with the latest data across our operational and safety metrics.
Take a look at the updated insights here:
https://ow.ly/mTUR50Y8k0K
Our monthly key performance indicator site has just been refreshed with the latest data across our operational and safety metrics.
Take a look at the updated insights here:
https://ow.ly/mTUR50Y8k0K