Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Over six months ago Covid-19 forced us to significantly alter the way we engaged with each other. We had to come up with new and creative ways to stay in…
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Stage 2 LRT Project Update: Aug 24 – Sept 6, 2020
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health…
City Meetings from September 14 to 18
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Bridge Named after Former Mayor Jackie Holzman
I was honoured to attend the opening of the Jackie Holzman Bridge on Thursday September 10th. This pedestrian and cycling bridge spans Highway 417 between Harmer Avenue South and Harmer Avenue…
Public Health Corner: Older Adults and COVID-19
Ottawa Public Health states that the risk of serious illness from COVID-19 increases progressively with age, particularly beyond 50 years of age. In Ottawa, 90% of persons who died from…
ACORN hosts bi-weekly Tenants’ Rights Information Sessions
Ottawa ACORN hosts bi-weekly tenants’ rights information sessions to inform tenants about their rights during COVID-19. During the next meeting they will cover details around rights/protections related to rent, evictions,…
Cancelled – Fundraiser for the Olde Forge
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 event is cancelled. With the announcement of the Second Wave of COVID and the increase in active cases in Ottawa, the Olde Forge has decided to…
Discover your City by Bike Workshop
September is Let’s Bike Month Workshops – Information – Inspiration Councillor Theresa Kavanagh is hosting a workshop “Discover your City by Bike” on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm –…
Ottawa Employment Numbers by Industry
The following is a breakdown of Ottawa employment numbers by industry since the arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020. This information was requested at the Finance and Economic Development Committee…
Public Health Corner: Supporting Schools During COVID-19 – Update
As the reopening of schools within our region continues, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) continues to collaborate with local school boards and organizations to implement provincial standards and guidance. Alongside our…