Ottawa Public Health has launched a new Facebook page for residents 55+ and their caregivers. Aging Well in Ottawa provides credible information and resources on various healthy aging topics such as nutrition, physical activity, mental health and more. https://www.facebook.com/AgingWellInOttawa/ Santé publique Ottawa a lancé une nouvelle page...
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 – The City’s Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will meet on Monday, May 11 to consider a growth management strategy that will guide how Ottawa grows. Residents interested in providing feedback to the two committees are encouraged to review the report, which recommends a balanced growth...
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...
The contractor for the 417 construction is commencing work within the median of Highway 417 including the following elements: Replacement of median drainage structures Replacement of median concrete wall Replacement of median lighting Completion of Merivale Avenue Structure Rehabilitation Currently, this work is anticipated to run...
The City of Ottawa will be commencing work on interim cycling facilities on Carling Avenue between Bayswater and Bronson. The interim cycling facilities were requested to provide cycling facilities on Carling Avenue until the main Carling Avenue project between Bayswater to Bronson introduces a Bus...
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,...
Waste and recycling collection will be delayed in some neighbourhoods this week Ottawa – Due to Monday’s temporary operational delay with a waste collection contracting firm, some Ottawa neighbourhoods will have a one-day delay in their garbage and recycling collection for the remainder of the week. The following...
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...
The following information is part of the City's Climate Change newsletter. If you would like to sign up for future emails from the city on this topic, you can sign up HERE. Celebrate Earth Day and take action while physical distancing April 22 marks the 50th anniversary...
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...