Glen Gower
LightNews LightNews
banner
glengower.ca
Glen Gower
@glengower.ca
1.7K followers 340 following 2K posts
City Councillor in Stittsville, one of the most exciting suburbs *in the world*
🚲🚏🚇

(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Posts Replies Media Videos
glengower.ca
Spoiler:
Yes.
January 15, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Reposted by Glen Gower
ottawapolice.bsky.social
🚨 Weather Alert 🚨

Cst. John-Simon, Media Relations Officer, shares important winter driving safety reminders as we brace for snow this evening and through Thursday.
~
Cst. John-Simon partage d’importants rappels de sécurité routière alors que des chutes de neige sont prévues ce soir.
January 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
glengower.ca
Finished this last night. A remarkable book. Read this if you like Canadian history, politics, election campaigns, economics, policy, etc. Incredible cast of characters and full of surprises.
January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
blacksweather.bsky.social
The previously mentioned snowstorm is looking worse for Ottawa! #ONStorm
January 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
glengower.ca
We got word this morning that city staff have approved the site plan for the new Catholic elementary school at Triangle/Cranesbill in Stittsville. Things are moving along. glengower.ca/development/...
620 Triangle: Site Plan Control application for a new Catholic elementary school - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for 620 Triangle Street, located at the intersection of Honeylocust Avenue and Triangle Street. The Ottawa Cat...
glengower.ca
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
railfans.ca
Winter in #Ottawa is cold, frigid, windy, quiet, but beautiful. Add in some bright red trains crossing the snowy landscapes of the city, and you get something truly special. In this video, we capture some of this winter magic as the trains travel along O-Train Line 2.
youtu.be/pBbxMVWBZkI
Chasing Trains Through the Winter | O-Train Line 2
YouTube video by Rail Fans Canada
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
glengower.ca
Put your safety first when buying and selling online glengower.ca/information/...
Put your safety first when buying and selling online - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit  The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) reminds everyone to prioritize their personal safety while conducting online marketplace purchases and sales. Prioritize your personal safety...
glengower.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
glengower.ca
Changes to rules/permits for block parties

glengower.ca/information/...
Enhancements to block parties as of January 2, 2026 - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit As part of the Highway Events By-law (No. 2025-243) that came into force on January 2, 2026, block parties are defined as a closure of one segment of a local or collector roa...
glengower.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
glengower.ca
OPS to provide text updates and feedback for emergency and non-emergency callers

glengower.ca/information/...
OPS to provide text updates and feedback opportunities for emergency and non-emergency callers - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit  Ottawa residents who call police for help will soon have more clarity and reassurance while they wait. Through CommunityConnect, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is introduci...
glengower.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
glengower.ca
There will be a Celebration of Life for Tysen Lefebvre on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00pm at Canadian Tire Centre. Family, friends and community leaders will speak to Tysen’s memory and his lasting impact. Attendance is free, and you can register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/tysens-cel...
January 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
glengower.ca
Once again this year, we’re accepting applications from Stittsville residents for the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program. The program provides grants of up to $200 for qualifying projects.

Details:
glengower.ca/information/...
Stittsville Community Micro-Grant Program - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit Once again this year, we’re accepting applications from Stittsville residents for the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program. The program provides grants of up to $200 for...
glengower.ca
January 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
glengower.ca
Our team took a tour of Ottawa’s Traffic Operations Centre on Loretta Avenue. Tucked in beside the Queensway, this old industrial building is where staff monitor and adjust traffic signals, fabricate street signs, coordinate pavement line painting, and more.

Photos:
glengower.ca/notebook/not...
January 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
glengower.ca
A list of outdoor rinks in Stittsville. Two new rinks brings our total to 16 this year! ⛸️
glengower.ca/information/...
A list of outdoor rinks in Stittsville (2026) - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit Skating is a great way to stay active during the winter months, and there are plenty of rinks in Stittsville to lace ’em up and get some practice. This year we have 16 outdoo...
glengower.ca
January 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
octranspo.com
📊 Our latest operational and safety metrics are now available on the Key Performance Indicator page.

See them here:
Key performance indicators | OC Transpo
www.octranspo.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
octranspo.com
Have your say on accessible transit in Ottawa.

The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to take part in public consultations to help shape the next OC Transpo Accessibility Plan.

To participate: engage.ottawa.ca/oc-transpo-a...
January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
mondomascots.bsky.social
This Tokyo subway poster warning passengers not to rush onto trains gets updated every year to match the Chinese zodiac. (This year it’s the year of the horse.)
A poster on a subway wall features Japanese text and a horse getting trapped between train doors.
January 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
glengower.ca
We didn't get a lot of snow in Stittsville. Maybe 6-8 centimetres? What did other parts of the city get?
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
glengower.ca
An update about storm prep from Ottawa's Public Works department. Including a daytime winter parking ban on Sunday!
🌨️⚠️🚜 🅿️🚫
Forecast and conditions Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Ottawa region. Snow is forecast to develop early this evening and then become heavy at times with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 centimetres per hour. That’s a lot of snow! The snow is expected to diminish in intensity overnight with 10 to 15 centimetres possible. The wind will be 20 kilomeres per hour gusting to 40 with a low of minus 1 and wind chill of minus 7 this evening. Travel will likely be challenging at times with reduced visibility in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to the accumulating snow. If you are travelling, allow extra time and please exercise extreme caution by adjusting to the conditions of the transportation network. Our response The Roads and Parking Services team is ready! All resources will be deployed and once accumulation begins, crews will be out in full force clearing and treating sidewalks, roads, bus routes, the Transitway and the winter cycling network. Parks Maintenance will also be out clearing and treating emergency service stations, libraries and community centers as well as some City facility parking lots. A daytime parking ban is being called A Winter Weather Parking Ban will be in effect tomorrow Sunday, January 11 from 10 am to 7 pm. When vehicles are removed from our streets, the Roads and Parking Services team can clear snow efficiently to create a wide-open roadway. During this time, all vehicles must be removed from the roadway - unless you have an eligible parking permit or are accessing parking in our exempted commercial main streets. Though eligible parking permit holders are exempt, we encourage those who can, please try to find alternate parking during this time to prevent your vehicle from being snowed in. The City of Ottawa has several parking lots available for residents to park during a parking ban. Vehicles may remain parked at these sites for the duration of the ban and must be removed after the City announces that the ban has been lifted. Information on all parking options during a winter weather parking ban is available on Ottawa.ca/winterparking. Residents can stay in the know about our winter weather parking bans by signing up for e-alerts at Ottawa.ca, or by downloading the City of Ottawa app. Resident support is required All vehicles must be removed from the roadway - unless you have an eligible parking permit or are accessing parking in our exempted commercial main streets. Information on alternative parking options is available on Ottawa.ca/winterparking. You can support our operations by finding off-street parking options. If you can, please ask a friend or neighbour to share their laneway. When vehicles are removed from our streets, the Roads and Parking Services team can clear snow efficiently to create a wide-open roadway. There is no need to create a service request for routine snow clearing. We are on the job, and our efforts are currently needed out in the community; service requests should only be created for emergencies. Become a Snow Angel! Support your community by helping someone you know who is elderly or has a disability, by clearing snow or ice from their driveway, steps or walkway. More information on the Snow Angel Program is available on Ottawa.ca.
January 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
blacksweather.bsky.social
And once again, here we go. A Special Weather Statement has just been issued for Ottawa for snow, heavy at times, beginning this evening. Travel to be impacted. Plan accordingly. #ONStorm
January 10, 2026 at 4:18 PM
glengower.ca
My weekly #Stittsville video update:
youtu.be/17A-8XqAPVM

This week:
- Remembering Tysen Lefebvre
- Outdoor skating rinks
- Micro-grant launch
- OC Transpo fleet update
- Top 5 reasons for power outages
- Lots more!
Councillor Glen’s weekly update for Saturday, January 10, 2026
YouTube video by Councillor Glen Gower
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Reposted by Glen Gower
hydroottawa.bsky.social
COURANT RÉTABLI: Le courant a été rétabli pour la plupart des clients touchés par la panne, dans les quartiers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 21 et 23 (MARCHBROOK, OLD CARP, STITTSVILLE MAIN, IBER et WHALINGS). Nous vous remercions de votre patience.

#OttawaOutage
January 10, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Reposted by Glen Gower
yow-weather.bsky.social
With a wind gust of 86km/h, today is #Ottawa's windiest January day in almost 30 years, since Jan 27th, 1996. #YowWx #OttWeather #OttNews
January 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Reposted by Glen Gower
yow-weather.bsky.social
With a wind gust of 86km/h, today is #Ottawa's windiest day since Apr 29th. #YowWx #OttWeather
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Reposted by Glen Gower
hydroottawa.bsky.social
OUTAGE ALERT UPDATE: Crews are on site for the outage impacting Ward 6, Ward 21, Ward 4, Ward 23, and Ward 5. (STITTSVILLE MAIN, IBER, WHALINGS areas.)The outage affecting 10,017 customers was caused by high winds and inclement weather.
January 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Reposted by Glen Gower
hydroottawa.bsky.social
We are aware of multiple outages in the Ottawa area due to high winds. Our crews are responding and working diligently to restore power to all affected areas, keeping safety top priority.
January 10, 2026 at 2:19 AM