As a City Councillor I spend a major part of my time working with residents on local issues as well as planning ahead on upcoming projects in our Ward. Like all Councillors I also sit on a number of city wide committees that work on issues that touch all wards. In my case I sit…
COVID-19 Workplace/Post-Secondary Online Screening Tool OPH has developed a new online screening tool to help employees and college/university students decide whether they should go into work or school that day. The intention is for daily completion prior to leaving the house. No personal information is requested when completing the tool, which means that participants cannot…
The fall 2020 influenza season will be markedly different from previous years. OPH anticipates a higher demand for the influenza vaccine as a result of residents’ heightened interest and concerns of COVID. In anticipation, below is an update on influenza preparedness. OPH Preparedness For 2020, a greater number of 7 day a week OPH flu…
On Sunday October 4th for approximately 15 minutes, starting at 2 a.m., Hydro Ottawa will require a planned power interruption at our Lincoln Heights transmission-substation in order to disconnect a live cable within the station. This work is part of our demolition and clean-up of the station as a result of the fire that occurred…
Refer to the Traffic Calming Guidelines at Ottawa.ca. Temporary Traffic Calming Options Traffic calming measures currently considered as part of the Temporary Traffic Calming Measures Program are the following: Speed display devices (permanent or temporary) Pavement markings such as, but not limited to, speed limits, “School/École”, “Slow/Lent” Flexible centreline signage Cycling delineators Warranted Gateway Speed…
They are expecting 40 employers. So far employers include: Costco Giant Tiger CLV Group Kardish Caivan Communities Telus / Koodo Retire-at-home Ministry of the Solicitor General’s (SOLGEN) Correction Services High Tech Genesis Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Loblaws Desjardin Ontario Cash for Trash Sobeys Participants can register here: French: https://jobcareerfairs.ca/ English: https://jobcareerfairs.ca/en/
Last week I was pleased to participate in the unveiling of Ottawa Community Housing’s Regina Towers newly renovated community kitchen. This project was made possible support from funders PCL Construction through their Hard Hat Heroes Neighbourhood Improvement Grant, administered by United Way East Ontario. The tenants of Regina Towers also helped raise money to contribute to the $50,000 renovation.…
Message from Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, OPH We know families are frustrated with the experience regarding the return to school for children who have experienced non-COVID related symptoms or illness, or who recovered from COVID-19. Many schools or childcare providers are denying entry to service without a medical certificate or proof of…
Starting in October 2020, Hydro Ottawa will begin relocating electrical infrastructure to accommodate the LRT Confederation Line West Extension construction along Connaught Avenue. Overall, this project includes: The relocation and installation of a new pole line and adjoining electrical infrastructures; and The reinstatement work of the excavated areas to bring the project to completion. Our…
Following the removal of ash trees impacted by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) from this woodlot, and subsequent reforestation work, tending and planting operations are now required to ensure successful rehabilitation of the forest. This fall, Forestry Services will have a contractor completing warranty work within the forested areas that were tended and planted in 2019…