Snowy days are here again!
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…
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Frank Ryan Field House meeting
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…
Immunization Clinic at Dr. F.J. McDonald Catholic School next week
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…
Government of Canada partners with City of Ottawa to open temporary emergency overnight centre
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…
National Non-Smoking Week – January 15-19
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…
An Update from Ottawa Public Health on the Respiratory Virus Season
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…
Snow removal operations
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…
Concerned with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s decision to move forward with long-debated nuclear waste storage facility
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…
Slide through winter with these sledding and skating safety tips
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…
Committee supports integrating heritage buildings with new Kent Street development
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…