This week the rules for physical distancing have been tightened up so that people are not allowed to hang out in parks or use any of the structures, play areas or facilities. This is a rule brought in by the Provincial Government that the City must follow. It is very difficult, especially when the weather…
As shared with Council on Wednesday, March 25, the Province announced its plan to support essential workers during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing emergency licensed child-care services for health care and other frontline workers. Emergency child-care services are reserved exclusively for children of essential and critical service workers identified in the Province’s list of workers…
Please be advised that beginning as early as April 6, KEV will be excavating 2 test pits (approximately 10 days), in the Byron Linear Park to gain a better understanding of the soils and the brittleness of the rock which will assist in the planning of their cut and cover excavations. By gaining a better…
Presentation Lincoln Fields – Queensview COVID-19 As recently as this week, KEV has stated that construction will continue with precautions: Physical distancing will be practiced at all sites If physical distancing is not possible due to small work spaces, they will not open that site KEV is navigating supply chain issues i.e. asphalt plants KEV…
Support for individuals and families Increasing the Canada Child Benefit Special Goods and Services Tax credit payment Extra time to file income tax returns Mortgage support Support for people facing unemployment The new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Apply for Employment Insurance Support for people who are sick, quarantined, or in directed self-isolation The new…
Ottawa – Further to provisions passed by Council on March 25, 2020, all Council and Committee meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. The City of Ottawa continues to take COVID-19 seriously, and in…
A Human Needs Task Force has been struck as part of the City’s Emergency Management Plan and emergency response to COVID-19, ensuring we are responsive to the emerging needs of the community. Information is also located online and resources will continue to be updated. The task force is currently focused on service coordination for immediate,…
As the next step in the regional response to COVID-19, a new Care Clinic is now open in Ottawa’s west end. It’s operated by Queensway Carleton Hospital, in partnership with Ottawa Public Health and the region’s Clinical Care Coordination Centre (C4). The clinic’s primary function is to provide treatment for people with symptoms of respiratory…