This week at City Council we considered a number of amendments to the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law that included: extending the temporary by-law to October 31, 2020 as well as adding common areas of condos and apartment buildings be incorporated into the by-law. I am pleased that this amendment was made as I have been…
Many residents joined Councillor Theresa Kavanagh for a three part discussion on intensification. Links to the presentations and video recordings of the event are available below: Video and Audio Audio only Presentation from Robb Barnes, Ecology Ottawa Audio and Visual Presentation by Toon Dreessen, President Architects DCA Panel Discussion: Intensification, why it’s important and how…
The City of Ottawa Employment Ontario Centre is providing “virtual” employment information sessions in a completely accessible format. These sessions are provided in both official languages: English and French, are in closed caption for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and are in voice format for the blind, partially sighted or individuals with…
Duration: Wednesday, 2 September 2020 to Wednesday, 30 September 2020. The contractor, Ken White Construction, working on behalf of the RVCA will be placing equipment and staging at the dead end to complete repairs to the existing flood wall. Signage/Conditions: Jamieson Avenue will be closed at the dead end, blocking public access to the water.…
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Ottawa – To help limit the spread of COVID-19 as schools and businesses reopen,City Council today extended, until the end of October, the temporary by-law that makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces. Masks are also mandatory in the common areas of condos and apartment buildings. Council can extend the temporary by-law again at a…
Why is a mandatory mask by-law necessary? Scientific evidence shows that wearing masks helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Since some people who are infected with COVID-19 may not know they have the virus, wearing a mask or face covering protects them from spreading the virus to you and to the people around you.…
KEV will soon be starting preparatory works in the area of the Holly Acres interchange, required in advance of future construction of the Holly Acres Rail Bridge (to be built south of the transitway, north of Highway 417). This preparatory work getting underway next week includes storm sewer utility relocations, and relocation of street light…
The City and Ottawa Public Health are exploring how we can support Ottawa residents as businesses and services have gradually reopened during Stage 3 of the Ontario Government’s Framework for Reopening our Province. Phase 3 of the public engagement strategy will focus on current issues and priorities of Ottawa residents. The survey questions will gather public…
We’re still in a pandemic emergency and I know things haven’t been easy lately, and it’s not over yet. It’s vital that we look out for our Mental Health and it’s completely OK to ask for help. Distress Centre Ottawa is there 24/7 at 613-238-3311. Their phone lines operate 24 hours a day, 7 days…