As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Ottawa Public Health is shifting capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine clinics. This shift is intended to support vaccination of individuals and families by bringing clinics closer to where people live, work and play. Resumption of after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics Starting Friday, January 21, Ottawa Public Health will resume…
The city of Ottawa offered residents “no cost” public transit for the month of December 2021. It was meant as an apology of sorts for months of poor, inconsistent service, including weeks of the train being offline. The Ottawa Transit Riders is an advocacy group for better transit. They would like to hear about your…
Message from Ottawa Police Services January 21, 2022 The Ottawa Police Service is advising residents a ‘grandparent’ scam is active in Ottawa, and to be vigilant when receiving calls for help from supposed family members. The scenario usually involves a tearful phone call from someone claiming to be a family member. “Their crying will make…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Montreal Road, under Highway 174, will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 7 am and 5 pm on two upcoming weekends: Saturday, January 22 to Sunday, January 23 and Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, January 30. Redwood Avenue, between Byron Avenue and Richmond…
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, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. Ottawa Board of Health – Monday, January 24 at 3 pm Information: Diane.Blais@Ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424 x21544 Confirmation of Chair and…
Download a copy of Business Supports Télécharger Soutien économique et récupération CITY OF OTTAWA Economic support and recovery Resources for businesses and workers PROVINCE OF ONTARIO For a full overview of programs, click here Small business recovery resources (fewer than 100 employees) Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program provides eligible small businesses subject to…
It’s that time of year where young artists from around the city submit their artwork for the chance to be part of the Young at Art exhibitions. Artists are split in to two age groups, juniors aged 12 to 15, and seniors aged 16 to 19. Both can apply in a number of categories including…
The Great Outdoors! Living in Ottawa means winter will happen so we might as well find ways to enjoy it. We are fortunate to have great places in Bay Ward to explore and appreciate the scenery such as along the Ottawa River or walking along the many nearby greenbelt trails. In addition, thanks to the…
The Province amended Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways to include the ability for municipalities to declare a Significant Weather Event when the weather forecast and/or actual weather conditions meet certain criteria. Formally declaring a Significant Weather Event is to alert residents to the increased risks to local travel as a result…
WHAT’S NEW Check out our updated Winter Operations page on ottawa.ca! Operators using grit instead of sand , where possible, to provide greater traction on roads, sidewalks and the winter cycling network. All residential plows and loaders being refitted with rubber blades instead of steel ones to provide quieter service and better clearing quality. Alternate…