City staff will be tabling an interim property tax payment grace period and new 2020 property tax deferral for Council approval on March 25, or at the earliest available opportunity, that will help small businesses and residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace period for interim...
If you are sick, it's imperative that you stay home. Ottawa Public Health has posted a generic sick note that can be used in the case you need to self-isolate for 14 days. We know that this is easier for some than others. For employees, if your...
In response to the Government of Ontario’s emergency declaration, and to help protect the public from COVID-19, the City of Ottawa is making changes to in-person services as of Tuesday, March 17. Emergency and essential services will continue to protect and serve the needs of all...
On March 16, 2019, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Ministry of Health, has now advised cancelling events or gatherings over 50 people because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also advised the following establishments should close temporarily (until further notice): Recreation programs Libraries ...
Following the first travel-related case detected in Ottawa last week, and with increased access to testing through the out-of-hospital COVID-19 Assessment Centre that opened on Friday, we now have 10 confirmed cases in our City. It is likely that there are more undetected travel-related cases that...
All Library branches, Bookmobile stops and Homebound delivery services will close temporarily starting Monday, March 16th. Their online services might be handy during this time of social distancing. Any resident with internet access and a valid library card can stream movies or music, download ebooks & magazines,...
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa is closing all City-managed recreation and cultural facilities, and all Ottawa Public Library branches, based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health’s guidance to limit mass gatherings. These proactive measures are being taken as a result of the COVID-19...
This note is following on the recent announcement by the Mayor to close City facilities where the public gathers, including library branches. This preventative measure has been put into play to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 within the community. The closures will be effective Monday...
Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is taking proactive measures in the COVID-19 response by partnering with The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO to open a COVID-19 Assessment Centre. The arena will be used exclusively for the purpose of COVID-19 assessments and testing. The first COVID-19 Assessment...
As of March 12, 2020 the City of Ottawa entered Enhanced Operations for 2020 Spring Freshet. This is a precautionary measure given previous flooding events along the Ottawa River in recent years. Moving into Enhanced Operations will heighten ongoing coordination between City departments to ensure...
What to do in Ottawa if you think you might have COVID-19 With people testing positive for COVID-19 in Ottawa, public health agencies are asking everyone to remain vigilant, especially if they start to feel ill. No matter whether you feel sick or not, everyone should cover their sneezes...
Dear Mayor Watson and Members of Council, The quickly changing situation related to COVID019 is causing anxiety in the population and your efforts to promote credible messages from Ottawa Public Health and the precautions people can take are appreciated. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has become aware of...