August 25, 2020 – Message from Ottawa Public Health In advance of the reopening of schools in the next few weeks, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is providing an overview of the roles and responsibilities in response to COVID-19 within the school setting, as well as sharing information about the work done thus far with community…
Within the context of the Rental Housing Property Management By-law and Rental Accommodation Study Update which was passed by Council on Wednesday, August 26th, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is providing further information in regards to OPH’s work in response to pest management: OPH’s primary role in the larger City of Ottawa strategy regarding pest control…
The City is undertaking surveys of the track and the overhead catenary system (OCS) using specialized track equipment. While some of this work can be undertaken overnight outside of service hours, a video survey of the line must be completed during the day. This activity will provide information on the condition of the track and the…
Ottawa – OC Transpo’s fall service returns on August 30. To welcome back students this fall, school service resumes, as well as increased trips to post-secondary schools. Customers should visit octranspo.com and use the Travel Planner to see if their regular trips are affected by the return to fall schedules. Schedules are also available by…
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health and the Province of Ontario. Construction is underway across all three Stage 2 O-Train Extensions: In the south, there is ongoing work at the Walkley…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with 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. The City continues to take COVID-19 seriously, and in following the advice of provincial and federal governments, is making significant…
Local businesses have always been there for us. Now, let’s be there for them. Canada United supports local businesses in partnership with over 60 leading business partners, Chambers of Commerce and business associations all across the country. Shop and dine local to help small businesses in our community and share on your social media accounts…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Vanier Parkway – Vanier Parkway will have lane reductions in both directions overnight and during off-peak hours from Presland Road to Donald Street beginning Monday, August 24 until early September for watermain and sewer work. Pedestrian detours will be in place. Visit OCtranspo.com for transit detour…
The purpose of this screening tool is to help parents and guardians make decisions about whether or not their child/children can attend school. This tool should be completed daily before attending school. No personal information is requested when completing the tool, which means that you and/or your child/children cannot be personally identified or linked to your responses. Using this tool…
The new school year is fast approaching and parents are faced with challenging decisions. Be assured that Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is working with local school boards to implement provincial standards and guidance to support the reopening of schools. Keeping COVID-19 transmission low at the community level will be key to preventing the introduction of the…