The City of Ottawa is extending a challenge to our business community: send us your proposals for technology innovations that will accelerate Ottawa’s ability to get the workforce back to work and safely resume business operations. In the months ahead, the gradual easing of pandemic restrictions...
The City, in consultation with Ottawa Public Health (OPH), is advising that the limited use of some spaces in City parks and beaches is now permitted. This does not include the use of sports fields and courts. Effective immediately, individuals and families can enjoy fresh air...
[Originally published April 16, 2020] My office has gathered the details on all open grocery stores, pharmacies and other stores that sell essential items within and near River Ward so you have a list of who is still available. Click the map illustration below to access the...
Following motions from the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting of April 20, 2020 and Ottawa City Council at its meeting of April 22, 2020, Ottawa Public Health has developed web-based guidance for local community gardens. Ottawa Public Health has supported our local partner, Just...
The City of Ottawa's Human Needs Task Force has chosen the Jim Durrell Arena (1265 Walkley Road) for a temporary physical distancing shelter. The singles shelters in Ottawa are currently operating at capacity and it is not currently possible to create or meet the physical distancing recommendations of Ottawa...
Ottawa – Property maintenance and landscaping activities which address potential health, safety and sanitation issues will be deemed essential and therefore permitted, effective May 1. This is to ensure properties remain safe and that property standards are met during the growing season. Businesses providing these services for the...
Please find attached the PowerPoint presentations from the City Council meeting of Wednesday, April 22. If you click the photo, you can open the slide presentation. The first slides are from Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa Public Health. The second slides are from the City Manager,...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson today joined Councillor Jenna Sudds, the Chair of the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee, to announce how the City will disburse $11.4 million in federal and provincial funding for homelessness initiatives and for community agencies that help at-risk residents respond to...
I would like to provide a couple of updates regarding OPH work on COVID-19. I encourage you to follow OPH’s statements by officials, and to follow the OPH website closely for evolving information. Shopping, Meal Planning & Food Access OPH has developed further guidance on meal planning, shopping, cooking, and accessing...
A Human Needs Task Force has been implemented as part of the City’s Emergency Management Plan and emergency response to COVID-19 to ensure that we are responsive to the emerging needs of the community. The task force is currently focused on service coordination for immediate, medium and long-term response associated...
The following information is also available in french HERE. Thank you to everyone who continues to support planking the curve – staying home and keeping your physical distance. We can change the impact that this pandemic has on our city when we all work together. The actions...
Dear River Ward Friends and Neighbours, I hope all are well and staying safe. For those of you who are working in essential services, such as health care, first responders, infrastructure, delivery-service or grocery/pharmacy retail, our thanks go out to you for helping maintain our safety...