We received an update from Donna Gray, General Manager, Community and Social Services last night that lists an extensive summary of all the efforts underway by the Human Needs Task Force to help Ottawa residents through this current crisis. I have posted a few highlights...
Ottawa Public Health will be sending out the attached mailer to all residents of Ottawa with guidance on self-isolation and physical distancing. They hope this serves to reach a broad audience with the goal of promoting physical distancing with all residents and clarifying self-isolation requirements. As...
A memo was received overnight from John Manconi, General Manager of OC Transpo, that advised that an OC Transpo driver has been confirmed to have COVID-19. The buses he drove before self-isolating have been taken off the road and are undergoing an extreme clean. The individual...
Ottawa – The City has now implemented an interim property tax payment grace period and a new 2020 Property Tax Hardship Deferral Plan to help many residents and businesses who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace period for interim property tax payment With the interim property taxes...
The following is from a memo received by my office from Anthony Di Monte, General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services on March 30, 2020. Enforcement Model in Ottawa for COVID-19 related Orders The purpose of this memo is to provide members of Council with an update on...
Thank you to Ontario Works for providing the attached document full of handy links to various websites that can assist in this challenging time. It includes financial resources, community resources. mental health links and education support. Click the link below to access this document. COVID-19 Resource List...
Ottawa – The City has launched a formal donation process for businesses and residents to donate commercial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect our emergency responders and front-line workers supporting the COVID-19 pandemic response. This formal donation process has been established in response to the many residents...
OC TRanspo has adjusted service on all routes to reflect lower ridership. They will maintain service to all neighbourhoods and essential services. The new levels will also leave space for physical distancing. You can learn more about the changes made on their website at https://www.octranspo.com/en/plan-your-trip/service-changes/march-30-service-change/ Highlights On...
It’s a challenging and even frustrating time for everyone – parents, children, teenagers, seniors, employers and employees and essential services workers. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and every citizen must continue doing their part to keep themselves, their family members, their neighbours, co-workers and community members...
This e-newsletter was originally emailed on March 25, 2020 to my current subscriber list. You can register on-line for the e-newsletter by clicking HERE or by sending me a note at Riley.Brockington@Ottawa.ca. You can also view a pdf version of this e-newsletter at the link below. City of...
This e-newsletter was originally emailed on March 16, 2020 to my current subscriber list. You can register on-line for the e-newsletter by clicking HERE or by sending me a note at Riley.Brockington@Ottawa.ca. You can also view a pdf version of this e-newsletter at the link below: Covid-19 Update...
Ottawa – In partnership with its Economic Partners Taskforce, the City of Ottawa today launched the first phase of an online promotional campaign to help local businesses during these challenging times. The campaign encourages residents to support their favourite small businesses by taking immediate and concrete steps now: ...