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Ottawa - Ottawa Public Health (OPH) in collaboration with Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit and Public Health Ontario have determined through further laboratory analysis that one of the three previously-identified cases is negative for measles. This is welcome news in our evolving investigation of...

Ottawa – The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has advised Ottawa Public Health (OPH) that water samples taken from the Rideau Canal were positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples were collected on September 6, 2016 from water above the locks near...

Residents have an opportunity to speak with an employment counsellor twice a month at the Carlington Community Health Centre at 900 Merivale Road.  Simply call ahead to book a time at 613-722-4000.   ...

Ottawa – The City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways. The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities find reliable contractors and/or individuals to clear snow from their...

For more than 100 years, Girl Guides of Canada has been the leading organization dedicated solely to girls, offering fun and relevant programming to more than 7 million girls across Canada. Register today for Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders on-line at https://register.girlguides.ca/web/onlinereg/unit_search/onlinereg/unitsearch.aspx or call 1-800-565-8111. Units...

The City's Corporate Services Department has developed new and innovative tools now available on Ottawa.ca in order to enhance the public’s understanding of the budget process and how decisions impact their individual property taxes.  These enhancements also include a cleaner navigation through the Budget pages...

In the event of a labour disruption to Canada Post service, the City’s contingency plans for residents and businesses that rely on mail service will be activated. Ontario Works Ontario Works September benefit cheques will not be mailed out. While the majority of Ontario Works financial assistance...

Labour Day schedule changes Ottawa - The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 5. Client services: Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue West, will be closed....

2016 Community Safety Awards Call for Nominations Do you know a community safety leader? Crime Prevention Ottawa is calling for nominations for the 8th annual Community Safety Awards. The awards honour individuals, groups and programs making a contribution to the safety of our community.  Crime prevention leaders represent...