Message from Councillor Kavanagh

On Wednesday, June 16th, the Transit Commission approved a report, Zero-Emission Buses for OC Transpo, which provides a framework to explore the further electrification of OC Transpo’s transit fleet. If approved at City Council on June 23, OC Transpo will negotiate an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and seek funding from Infrastructure Canada…

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Ottawa Public Health Special Statement by Dr. Brent Moloughney – June 18

Link to statement by Dr. Brent Moloughney Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Current COVID-19 monitoring indicators tell us that outbreaks, hospitalizations and the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continue to decline. This is good news. That said, the COVID-19 wastewater viral signal is going up, suggesting more transmission of COVID-19. And fewer people are getting tested for…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update – June 18

More appointments now available for COVID-19 vaccines Additional appointments Interchanging vaccines Expanded eligibility for 2nd Dose 2nd Dose Eligibility until June 21 More appointments are now available in the provincial booking system for Ottawa residents who still need a first dose or are eligible for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional appointments Due…

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Schedule for 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines

While the interval between first and second doses can be up to 16 weeks, Ontario is offering second dose appointments at an earlier interval of four weeks or later based on availability of vaccines. The following is a schedule for eligibility to book a second dose appointment based on confirmed supply. Link to provincial site:…

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Project Spotlight: Sliding into Pinecrest Bridge

If you have been commuting down Highway 417 in the west end of the city, you have probably noticed the major construction activity on the north side of the 417 between Woodroffe Avenue and Moodie Drive. Stage 2 crews have been working hard to make space for the LRT to run on the north side…

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845-847 Woodroffe ave Tree Removals

Tree #1 Tree Location:  845-847 Woodroffe aveLocation Name (if applicable):  Species:  MAPLE NORWAY_ACER PLATANOIDESSize (cm):  70Ownership:  PrivateReason for Removal:  Development / ConstructionTree removal permit issued:  YesCondition of Permit:  Monetary compensation and/or tree replacement as per permit conditionsAdditional Comments:   (A21-004482) Tree #2 Tree Location:  845-847 Woodroffe aveLocation Name (if applicable):  Species:  MAPLE NORWAY_ACER PLATANOIDESSize (cm):…

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Notice of Woodroffe Ave work related to Canadian Tire

The road modifications consist of the following work: New access on the south side of Woodroffe Avenue New sidewalk along the south side of Woodroffe Avenue Modifications to the existing signal on Woodroffe Avenue north of the Carling/Woodroffe intersection. Click here for detailed plans The work is anticipated to finish in November 2021

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O-Train Line 1 temporary closure began Thursday, June 17

Ottawa – There will be temporary service adjustments to O-Train Line 1 as Rideau Transit Group (RTG) undertakes remediation and maintenance work. Between Thursday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 30, O-Train Line 1 service will end each night at 7 pm, resuming at its normal time the following morning – 5 am on weekdays, 6…

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Reducing harms from substance use

On Tuesday, Jun 15th, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) launched the Ottawa Community Action Plan (OCAP) website, together with the OCAP core sponsors: The Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA), The Royal, The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), and The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA).  OCAP is a collaborative, network-based strategy with an overarching goal of reducing…

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