Snapshot of COVID-19 across Ottawa Wards – Aug 3
To view more statistics on Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) in Ottawa refer to OttawaPublicHealth.ca
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Drowning Prevention: Practice Water Safety This Summer
The Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Department, Ottawa Paramedic Service and their Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition partners are urging all residents to practice water safety when they are on, in or near water this summer. Tragically, there have been five drownings on local waterways this summer. The combination of warm weather and people being near…
Have your Say on new Bike Parking Strategy
Ottawa is increasingly becoming a biking city. As more and more residents are cycling, it has become clear that we need to ensure we have the supports in place to make the experience a positive one. This includes a Bike Parking Strategy that allows for convenient and accessible bike parking in our urban core. Why…
Traffic Impacts from Thursday, August 6
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Bronson Avenue – Beginning on Monday, August 10, Bronson Avenue from Brookfield Road to Colonel By Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 7 pm to 7 am nightly until October for road resurfacing work. A signed detour will be in place…
Catch-up immunization clinics for students
There will be catch-up clinics for students who missed the cancelled spring school clinics for gr 7 and other eligible students. By appointment only.
COVID By-law update for food establishments
By Provincial Order, all food establishments offering dine-in services MUST record the name and contact information of every patron who dines at the establishment, be it inside or on the patio. Please note, this practice must be in place at all food establishments by August 7th.
Update on the Connaught Berm Design Proposal
To view a high resolution of the draft berm design: Connaught Berm Draft Design Proposal KEV has indicated they are no longer going to pursue enhanced berming through Connaught Park directly with the NCC. The City’s Rail Construction Program (RCP) is therefore adopting this initiative using the mechanisms within the Stage 2 Contract. The original…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
As the community continues its gradual staged approach to reopening, (Stage 3), Ottawa Public Health (OPH) encourages you to go about your daily activities while protecting yourself and others. Please follow these recommended precautions and be COVIDWise to help keep COVID-19 under control. W – Wear a mask or face covering when you are in indoor public spaces and when you cannot maintain…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Heading into stage 3 of re-opening and economic recovery As we gradually head into Stage 3 today, with public health and workplace safety restrictions in place, some high-risk venues and activities will remain closed until they can safely resume operations. Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts,…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
It’s been a hot week and it’s important to stay cool. The City’s pools, both outdoor and many indoor, are now open. Splashpads and wading pools will all be open by the 13th of July. Check out the schedules and safety measures at Ottawa.ca Ottawa Public Health offers tips on how to beat the heat…