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Glen Gower

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City Councillor in Stittsville, one of the most exciting suburbs *in the world* 🚲🚏🚇 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 5h
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Please join us for an event in Stittsville this evening organized by the Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation. W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park 5:30pm-6:30pm
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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · 19h
This year's #WeekWithoutDriving snuck up on me, but I'm happy to see this post from last year is still resonating with people. Follow the hashtag, @nondriver.bsky.social & @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social to learn about the campaign and how you can examine your transportation options & decisions.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 29/09/2026
Fernbank District Park Pop-up consultation Saturday, October 3 11am-12pm At the roundabout, Robert Grant @ Abbott
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Jordan Moffatt @jordanmoffatt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
In my latest newsletter post, I consider whether Ottawa is actually 200 years old this weekend—and how much that should get in the way of a party.
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Is Ottawa really 200 years old? Or is it 172? What about 25?
Like any birthday, Ottawa 200 lets us reflect on age—but how many candles should go on the cake?
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 29/09/2026
Four incredible tracks, maybe not at a Sir Duke or I Wish level but easily be among the next tier of Stevie songs. New and fresh ideas from a musical genius - the sounds, the groove the voice. Is this what it felt like to listen to the album for the first time 50 years ago? Instant classics.
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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is a long way of saying that I would absolutely have read a 2,000 word piece on Jackie Urbaez and the Ottawa Titans this week — 29th round pick of the Brewers from Miami becomes beloved local favourite playing five years of independent baseball in Ottawa and then leads team to championship.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
First of 52 new articulated buses launches in Ottawa
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First of 52 new articulated buses launches in Ottawa
OC Transpo says the first of its new 60-foot articulated buses has arrived and is now in service, offering more space for passengers.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 28/09/2026
Photos from Saturday's commemorative naming ceremony at Marion Gullock Park glengower.ca/community/ph...
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PHOTOS: Marion Gullock Park commemorative naming ceremony - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
On September 26, a bright and sunny Saturday morning in Stittsville, more than 75 people gathered for a commemorative naming ceremony at Marion Gullock Park. We were joined by Marion’s family, includi...
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 28/09/2026
Saturday night in Ottawa: Took the LRT home from the Titans game, full of happy fans. Along the way, people all dressed up for Nuit Blanche boarding the train. Then through downtown, families coming home from Ottawa 200 celebrations. Quite a fun night. More like this please!
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 28/09/2026
CBC is broadcasting live from Ritual on Stittsville Main this morning with an election special.
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
What a stunning morning for the Step Thruu community bike ride, highlighting some of the best (and worst) cycling infrastructure in the urban core. Great to ride alongside @glengower.ca and @jchianello.bsky.social.
Ariel, Joanne and Glen with their bikes at Bayview StationCyclists lined up, a stunning background of trees with red and yellow leaves behind them Ariel and Isabel with a big group of cyclists behind them A cyclist wearing an orange vest, standing with his cargo bike with two adorable spaniels in the basket, wearing goggles
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 27/09/2026
Amazing turn-out for today’s Step Thru Cycling ride through downtown today. Over 150 people, and bikes of many shapes and sizes.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 27/09/2026
Ottawa Titans Frontier League Champions! ⚾️
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 26/09/2026
Launch party for the new mural on Stittsville Main Street
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OC Transpo @octranspo.com · 26/09/2026
Good FREE TRANSIT morning everyone! ☀️ From 10 am to 2 pm TODAY, our team will be hosting an Open House event at Place d’Orléans Station! We are also bringing out a vintage bus AND MORE to the Ottawa 200 Block Party, from 10 am to 10pm 🎂 1/2
Illustration of corkboard with images of residents and popular Ottawa landmarks. Text reads "[f]ree transit weekend. September 26 & 27, 2026".
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 26/09/2026
Today we’re marking the 100th edition of the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun in Stittsville. Well over 100 people out to mark the occasion today.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 26/09/2026
Good morning! Today I’m in front of the new “Field Notes from Stittsville” mural on Stittsville Main Street. youtu.be/bd8BXZvJiQE This week: - Lots of upcoming events - Free @oc_transpo this weekend - Police investigations - Demolition of the Pretty Street Community Centre Lots more!
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Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, September 26
YouTube video by Councillor Glen Gower
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 25/09/2026
A good explainer from CBC: "Voters want infrastructure to keep up with houses. Why the mismatch?" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Voters want infrastructure to keep up with houses. Why the mismatch? | CBC News
The city has a long list of roads and transitways it needs to keep up with booming growth, but some have spent years or decades sitting on the shelf. Why?
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ontarians make a pretty clear connection between infrastructure and safety. 72% say investing in proper cycling infrastructure makes roads safer for everyone. 60% say they’d feel more confident cycling with safe, connected infrastructure. sharetheroad.ca/news/64-of-...
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The politics around bike lanes may be heated. But the broader public view on road safety is not. 86% of Ontarians say roads should be designed to be safe for everyone. And 72% say proper cycling infrastructure makes roads safer for all road users. sharetheroad.ca/news/64-of-...
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64% of Ontarians Say Municipalities, Not Queen’s Park, Should Decide on Local Bike Lanes - Share the Road Cycling Coalition
64% of Ontarians Say Municipalities, Not Queen's Park, Should Decide on Local Bike Lanes New provincial poll finds support for local decision-making in every region of Ontario,while support for safer road infrastructure for everyone who uses them remains strong TORONTO, September 23, 2026 – A new Abacus Data survey commissioned by the Share the RoadCycling
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 25/09/2026
Toronto’s bike share saw 7.8 million rides in 2025, from 373,000 unique riders. Of those, 232,000 were new users during the year. And they are on track to smash through those numbers in 2026. 🚲
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m speaking at the Ontario Bike Summit in Toronto today about a new poll we did on cycling, road safety and who should make decisions about local bike lanes. 64% of Ontarians say municipalities, not Queen’s Park, should decide. sharetheroad.ca/news/64-of-...
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64% of Ontarians Say Municipalities, Not Queen’s Park, Should Decide on Local Bike Lanes - Share the Road Cycling Coalition
64% of Ontarians Say Municipalities, Not Queen's Park, Should Decide on Local Bike Lanes New provincial poll finds support for local decision-making in every region of Ontario,while support for safer road infrastructure for everyone who uses them remains strong TORONTO, September 23, 2026 – A new Abacus Data survey commissioned by the Share the RoadCycling
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 24/09/2026
Attending the Ontario Bicycle Summit today and took a bike tour to Biidaasige Park on Ookwemin Minising.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 22/09/2026
I’m in Toronto today attending the Ontario Bike Summit #obs2026
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Urban Cycling Institute @urbancyclinginstitute.org · 22/09/2026
Today, 22 September, is World Car Free Day! Car-free streets are very beneficial for cities as a whole. Events such as these also provide a unique opportunity for people to imagine new mobility futures. Wondering why and how? Follow the thread 🧵 Image: European Union/CC BY 4.0 buff.ly/HNlKOEP
Photo of a street in Brussels during a Car Free Day. A wide, 4-lane street being used by tens cyclists and pedestrians, with a single car in the distance.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 21/09/2026
New on my Substack: Late summer cycling in and around Stittsville 🚲 plus a reminder about the handy Cycling Guide app from @bikeottawa.bsky.social glengower.substack.com/p/late-summe...
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Late summer cycling in Ottawa
This morning's ride took me from Stittsville to Bells Corners and back
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 21/09/2026
Re-gravelling work will begin this October for a section of the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between Ashton and West Ridge Drive in Stittsville. The activity will proceed in phases to minimize disruption, but some parts of the trail will be closed. glengower.ca/information/...
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling in October - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Re-gravelling work will begin this October for a section of the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between Ashton and West Ridge Drive in Stittsville. This maintenance work will protect the...
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Ottawa Public Health @ottawapublichealth.ca · 17/09/2026
We are asking families to ensure their children and youth are up to date with their routine vaccines. Read the full PSA here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Keeping your child's vaccinations up to date is one of the most effective ways to protect them from serious illnesses, reduce disruptions to learning, and help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable-disease in schools and the community.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 19/09/2026
Good morning! Here's my #Stittsville video update: youtu.be/GuG4ADLinZw - Stittsville Neighbour Days - Local construction & infrastructure updates - Weekend events - Lots more
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Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, September 19, 2026
YouTube video by Councillor Glen Gower
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 19/09/2026
Ottawa Titans sweep their Atlantic Conference Final series and advance to the Frontier League Championship. Attendance 7,192 - a new league record for the playoffs. ⚾️
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 18/09/2026
Always great to meet up with Alison Harle at Mad About Patchwork. This weekend is their annual Quilt Walk. On Huntley Road just south of Fallowfield. Definitely worth a visit.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 17/09/2026
Re-gravelling work will begin this October for a section of the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between Ashton and West Ridge Drive in Stittsville. glengower.ca/information/... cc @bikeottawa.bsky.social
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling in October - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Re-gravelling work will begin this October for a section of the Trans Canada Trail (Ottawa-Carleton Trailway) between Ashton and West Ridge Drive in Stittsville. This maintenance work will protect the...
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 17/09/2026
In late September 2026, the City of Ottawa will begin installation of speed cushions along Maple Grove Road between Leveche and Santolina. glengower.ca/information/...
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Maple Grove speed cushions - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
In late September 2026, the City of Ottawa will begin installation of speed cushions along Maple Grove Road between Leveche and Santolina. This installation will reduce vehicle speeds, and increase pe...
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 17/09/2026
Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s 2026 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards glengower.ca/information/...
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Nominations open for Ottawa’s 2026 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s 2026 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards, which celebrate entrepreneurs who were born outside Canada and have built businesses in Ottawa. Thro...
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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
⬇️ 🚗 Lower speeds save lives. Nearly 40,000 people were killed on America’s roads in 2024, including over 7,000 struck and killed while walking. Where's why reducing vehicle speeds matters for pedestrian safety ➡️ buff.ly/8aMJ1Wj
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The Overhead Wire @theoverheadwire.com · 08/09/2026
They saw that 300 kids and older adults were dying from traffic collisions every year and decided to do something about it. Not gloss over it or blame the victims. Japan has been reducing traffic deaths overall and still did this to 870,000 km of roads!
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 17/09/2026
We are aware of a telecommunications disruption that briefly affected 9-1-1 service across parts of Canada, including Ottawa. Service has been restored in Ottawa and residents should continue to use 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 16/09/2026
My weekly email newsletter: e1.envoke.com/m/b6edd78ef3... - Mobility heat map 🚗 - Stopgap pilot for accessibility 👨‍🦽 - Municipal election info 🗳️ - Upcoming events & lots more
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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 11/09/2026
Looking for something to do in October? Grab a friend and apply to become an election worker for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity
Graphic with text: We're hiring election workers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Apply now: ottawa.ca/vote.
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Hans on the Bike @hansonthebike.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The NCC Bike night in #Ottawa was truly amazing. I heard there may have been 3000 people on bikes, trikes, tandems and I would not be surprised if that is true. #ottbike #ottcity lots of blinking lights, decorated bikes, glow lights, kids. Live music along the route. Def. a keeper. #Cycling
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 16/09/2026
This is a great bit of Ottawa municipal history. Well done @jordanmoffatt.bsky.social
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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 15/09/2026
A full day at Cyrville Station, captured by the Rail Fans Canada camera and condensed into just 12 minutes. Watch the O-Train come and go as the station changes from the early morning hours through the daytime, evening and overnight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dLd...
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24 Hours at Cyrville Station | O-Train Line 1 Timelapse
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 15/09/2026
Last week I met up with Sasha French from Birdgirl Arts to check out progress on the new mural on Stittsville Main Street. Over 20 local high school students have been painting the mural -- with help from the Stittsville Village Association and funding from Ottawa's Paint It Up! mural program.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 15/09/2026
The Built Heritage Committee has approved designation of the historic Hartin farmstead buildings under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. glengower.ca/development/...
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 15/09/2026
A straight shot down the Trans Canada Trail to Carleton Place today. A nice late summer day for a ride.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 12/09/2026
Grand opening of Trick & Fly today, a new acrobat school on Stittsville Main Street.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 12/09/2026
Stittsville’s Sweetest Day! The 5th Annual Butter Tart Festival
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 12/09/2026
Good morning! Here's my weekly #Stittsville video update: youtu.be/9haHVyZK2Cw - Patrick Hartin House heritage designation - Butter Tart Festival TODAY - Transit Committee recap - Lots more
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Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 11/09/2026
NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on September 10, 2026 glengower.ca/notebook/not...
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NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Committee on September 10, 2026 - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Here’s a summary of updates at Transit Committee on Thursday, September 10. Presentation slides and a YouTube index are also below. Fall service update OC Transpo has introduced more reliable bus sche...
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 11/09/2026
Stittsville Neighbour Days September 18-27 glengower.ca/neighbour/
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