If your pet spends lots of time outdoors, a tick check should be part of your daily routine. While dogs and cats cannot directly transmit Lyme disease to people, a tick may enter your home on your pet’s back and move on to bite a human. Refer to Ottawa Public Health information on ticks and…
As spring is finally arriving, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is resuming its Lyme disease program for 2019. While there are tremendous health benefits to getting out and enjoying activities in the City’s many outdoor areas, it is important that residents be aware of the risks of Lyme disease, particularly if they are in areas suitable…
Yesterday at 4pm the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, proclaimed a state of emergency based on the flood water predictions. Since then, the City of Ottawa senior staff put into action a plan to help with the communities most effected across the City. Residents in the community have also pulled together to find solutions for…
As you know, water levels on the Ottawa River continue to rise, and are projected to exceed record levels this weekend. Energy Ottawa, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa, is monitoring the water levels closely at each of its six generating stations at Chaudière Falls and the one generating station at Rideau Falls. We continue to…
On Sunday April 28, from sunrise to sunset, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered at half-mast in order to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for persons killed or injured in the workplace. This day, to memorialize lives lost in the workplace and to resolve to prevent future tragedies, was…
On Thursday April 25th at 4 pm, the Mayor declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa in response to flooding along the Ottawa River. By declaring a state of emergency, the City has formally requested assistance from the province to bring in additional resources to help with the emergency operation and support…
Update on investigative early works as part of the Stage 2 Confederation Line West Extension This notice is to advise that, as part of Early Works for the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit project, geotechnical investigations will be taking place in the Holly Acres Road underpass of Highway 417 to collect soil, water and…
Cook at Bayshore Outdoor Oven (fire-feed). Bring your dough and ingredients and cook your own pizza. For details see event on calendar.
Cycling is a fun and healthy activity, it is a low-cost way to get around, and it is good for the environment. Before you head out on a bike, learn all about helmet safety: 1.Make sure your and your child’s helmets still fit: Know the 2V1 rule to fit a bicycle helmet. Put the helmet…
Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward! During the municipal election campaign, I heard from many residents who expressed their concern about the lack of affordable housing in Ottawa. I was impressed that many of these affordable housing supporters were not in need themselves. Bay Ward residents recognize the importance of having affordable housing in our community…