I hope everyone takes advantage of our wonderful winter trails here in Bay Ward. Both the Britannia Winter Trail and the Ottawa West Winter Trail are in top condition for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking or walking. With cold temperatures you can choose to hibernate or come out and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful scenery…
Residents are invited to participate in a virtual public meeting to review the concept plans for the replacement of the Frank Ryan Park Field House on Monday, January 22, from 7:00-9:00p.m. A presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. To sign up for the link to participate in the meeting please visit here.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is holding an immunization clinic next Wednesday January 24 at Dr. F.J. McDonald Catholic School located at 2860 Ahearn Avenue between 3:30pm and 7:00pm. No appointment is necessary. Thank you to the team at OPH for continuing to support the health of our community!
As Ottawa continues to face extreme weather, the Government of Canada and the City of Ottawa are partnering to offer vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness a warm indoor space to rest. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has signed an agreement with the City of Ottawa to temporarily use the Graham Spry Building, located…
This week (January 15-19) marked the 47th annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of others as they take their first steps to becoming smoke-free. Counselling and medication, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like the patch, is the best support we…
The levels of COVID-19 circulating in our community are high and similar to last week. Influenza activity in Ottawa is high and decreasing since last week. RSV activity is moderate and similar to last week. Ottawa Public Health wants to remind individuals, especially people at higher risk, to prioritize their health by taking proactive measures…
Following last weekend’s winter storm, the Roads and Parking Services team have been continuing clean-up efforts throughout the city with a particular focus on the sidewalk network. Some sidewalks remain difficult to navigate and operators are continuing to plow, scrape and treat snow and icy conditions. With over 2,800 kilometres of sidewalks, it takes time…
I want to express my deep concern with the January 9, 2024 decision of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to go ahead with the long-debated nuclear waste storage facility in Chalk River. This facility will hold up to a million tonnes of radioactive and hazardous waste and will sit in a large mound about a…
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health remind residents of the importance of wearing a hockey, ski or snowboard helmet while sledding. Proper head protection is critical when you’re sliding down a hill. All children should be accompanied by an adult when sledding. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe while…
The Built Heritage Committee today approved the application to alter three properties on Kent and MacLaren street(link is external)s to facilitate development of a 289-unit, 27-storey building within the Centretown Heritage Conservation District. As part of the proposal, the five-storey heritage property at Kent and Gilmour streets known as Legion House would be dismantled and rebuilt…