Ottawa police see increase in stunt driving so far this year

On June 10 at our Annual General Meeting, we shared our 2025 Annual Report with @en.ottawa.ca, our sole shareholder. The report highlights how OCH is preserving homes, expanding affordable housing, and supporting stronger communities for thousands of residents across Ottawa.

It is dangerously hot out there today, especially for anyone experiencing homelessness. Here is a list of places to cool down from @ottawapublichealth.ca: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he... You can always call 311 to get a shelter placement for someone, including transportation.

I love our communities! Tonight celebrating at Confederation Court amongst @och-lco.bsky.social residents , employees and partners! Incredible leadership with Christina and Kindam 💪 @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca

Talking about Transit Committee on CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning in just a moment.

OC Transpo looking to boost bus capacity as public servants return to office 4 days a week

A huge hiring push for all aspects of operations

A lot to take in on this slide, but basically: - The fleet of older buses breaks down often - as high as 7.2% (!) were failing on a typical day earlier this year. - As newer buses come online, that should drop below 2% by the end of 2027

A big shift in the make-up of the bus fleet from now to 2027.

Progress on the electric bus fleet When all 354 e-buses are onboarded in 2027, Ottawa will lead North America with the highest percentage of battery-electric buses within its conventional bus fleet.

2026 Bus Maintenance Action Plan - getting caught up on maintenance this summer ahead of the fall ridership increase from federal return-to-office + back to school (September/October are always high-ridership months)

Medium term planning is looking at highest-growth areas to prioritize additional bus service

They'll be upping capacity on several key routes based for RTO, based on employee data shared by the federal government.

From Transit Committee today: @octranspo.com has been doing reviews & adjustments of run-times on routes & is seeing some early positive results.

Here's my weekly newsletter: Balcony safety + water safety ⚠️ Stittsville Family Bike Ride 🚴🏼‍♀️ Crime statistics 🚔 e1.envoke.com/m/b6edd78ef3...

I 100% agree that incumbency offers a huge and probably unfair advantage at the municipal level, BUT there are better ways to address that than boosting campaign budgets. (Term limits, anyone? 👀) ottawacitizen.com/news/municip...

As summer temperatures rise and seasonal health risks change, we are reminding residents to prioritize their health and safety.

The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit issued media releases today about two separate incidents in the west end: 1/

📌 Starting today, daily fare capping is available on Presto. Learn more here: www.octranspo.com/en/news/arti...

From a resident email today about finding municipal efficiencies: “I also suggest that perhaps instead of having councillors we hire 4 – 6 Mayoral assistants to take calls, emails, etc. and have them report to the mayor on a regular basis for items to be resolved.”

🚇 On June 13 and 14 we are working with our maintainer to do proactive maintenance ✅ Route 105 and R2 will be available. Details: www.octranspo.com/en/alerts/#a...

Two #Stittsville residents are stepping into the ring for Fight for the Cure. Andrew Herman and Michael Hauschild are facing off to raise money in support of The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Research Centre.

102,900km total by 1,980 people on bikes in just over 5 days. That's an average of 52km per person or about 10km/day. At 16 km/h (baseline speed Google uses on Goole Maps for bike trips), 5 km in one direction takes about 18 minutes. Even short rides add up. #ottbike

A Severe thunderstorm Watch has just been issued for Ottawa

Here's my weekly #Stittsville video update: youtu.be/PQiJqScMn8A - A child is in critical condition after a balcony fall - Reminders about water safety - Stittsville Main Street overnight road closure - Let’s Bike Month activities - Upcoming events - Lots more

Our annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival is coming up on June 20!

🏈 Huddle up! This week, The Next Stop Blog plays host to the Ottawa REDBLACKS! 📣 #RNation, catch all the details here: www.octranspo.com/en/news/arti...

Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on Hampel Cres. (between Wintergreen Dr. & Wintergreen Dr.) clients may experience interruptions in water service. Water service is expected to be restored within 8 hours. #Stittsville 💧

The moon is back along the planetary pathway on the Trans Canada Trail west of Stittsville. (The sign disappeared at some point over the winter.)

We are learning more about a serious incident that happened Wednesday in Stittsville. My thoughts are with the family and the young child during this very difficult time. I know our community will come together to support them in any way we can. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

NOTEBOOK: Infrastructure pressures, new road projects, and tough choices ahead glengower.ca/notebook/not...

Just 1 in 5 drivers are complying with the speed limit at Holy Trinity School — down from 4/5 six months ago. The province replaced speed cameras with signage and called it a solution. The data tells a different story. 1/2 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Due to water infrastructure repairs on Woodwind Crescent, residents in the Fringewood area may experience interruptions in water service today. Water service is expected to be restored by 6:00 p.m. 💧 #Stittsville

An evening ride for #WorldBicycleDay 🌎🚲

Thanks to CBC radio for having me on this morning to talk about changes in prescribing guidelines for safer supply medication, an advocacy win for both patients with addictions and the broader community. Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Ottawa Public Health & City staff weigh in on the impacts of closing supervised consumption sites open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...

Our updated Stittsville event calendar: glengower.ca/events/upcom...

Ward-by-ward 2025 crime statistics from Ottawa Police: glengower.ca/notebook/not...

Tips from Ottawa Public Health on avoiding ticks and Lyme Disease: glengower.ca/information/...

Ottawa police hand out 39 tickets, charges in joint-OPP crackdown on illegal car gatherings

Ottawa school buses equipped with AI-powered cameras to detect drivers not stopping

#PedalPollSondoVelo starts NOW! 🚴🏽 Help drive data for better bike infrastructure & community health. Count riders June 2–7 to track trends, celebrate #WorldBicycleDay & #NationalHeatlhAndFitnessDay, and advocate for safe streets. Any day counts! Sign up: www.velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll

ADVOCACY WIN! The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has updated the prescribing guidelines for safer supply — addressing some of the issues that @catmckenney.bsky.social and I raised in our complaint to the College.

And my team is organizing our 5th Annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville on June 28. Registration is open now: glengower.ca/events/june-...

EnviroCentre is organizing a ride in Stittsville on June 12: glengower.ca/events/lets-...

Happy first day of Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa @letsbikeottawa.bsky.social

Congrats to Mariah and Phil on the opening of Space and Time Studios, a rehearsal and event space at 5977 Hazeldean Road. I couldn’t believe how much space is in the facility – several rehearsal rooms, a large hall, a karaoke room, a kitchen and lounge. 🎸🥁🎹🎶

Stittsville Youth Art Showcase today along the Trans Canada Trail west of Carbery. Thanks to all of the young artists who are showcasing their work! 🎨🌳

Following Friday’s high winds, our teams worked through the night to restore local power. Now, we’re helping our neighbours. A Hydro Ottawa team left this morning to assist Hydro One with restoration efforts in the Ottawa Valley. Proud to support our utility peers! 🤝⚡ #MutualAid

Here's my weekly #Stittsville video update: youtu.be/B6oDuuLLaZI - Fallen trees - Giveaway weekend - Youth art showcase - Queensway traffic update - Arrests made in relation to assault earlier in May - Let's Bike Month in June - Lots more