Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and Emergency and Protective Services (EPS) have prepared the following overview of roles and responsibilities related to enforcement with the primary focus always being education and awareness. Isolation of positive cases Self-isolation for 14 days is required when a COVID-19 infection is confirmed. The purpose of self-isolation is to prevent the…
Reminder to help us keep our parks clean and green! As the weather warms up, a great way to stay active is to visit our beautiful green spaces while maintaining Physical Distancing with others. Please don’t litter or use park bins for household waste. Take your waste home with you as much as possible Please…
Residents from all over Ottawa, including Bay Ward, are concerned about the the recent aggressive behaviour being observed in coyotes around Riverside South. Since Friday, June 5, City By-law and Regulatory Services (BLRS) and the Ottawa Police Service received numerous calls in regards to coyote sightings and aggressive coyote interactions in the Riverside South area.…
Ottawa – Starting Monday, June 29, the City will resume the enforcement of parking in excess of posted time limits, including 15-minute, one-hour, two-hour, three-hour and six-hour zones. Initially, parking control officers will issue warning notices to vehicles that are parked longer than the posted time limit. Officers will begin to issue tickets on Monday,…
The Police investigation regarding the bylaw incident in the Michèle Heights community needs to be released to the public. We need to have all relevant information regarding this case. I share the concerns of the community that a conflict at a city playground led to an assault. It is deeply troubling and we, as a…
The Public Policy Development Branch in Emergency and Protective Services has launched public-facing project pages for the Towing Services Regulatory Review project page and Pawnbroker and Second-Hand Goods Licensing Review . The Towing Services Regulatory Review project examines the feasibility of creating municipal regulations for tow truck services in Ottawa in order to enhance public health and safety and consumer protection.…
When the Province of Ontario enacted new physical distancing rules under the Ontario Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the decision that the City of Ottawa made to close all of its parks was reaffirmed. The closure includes all amenities and equipment such as swings, courts, skateboard ramps, off-leash dog enclosures, benches and picnic tables,…
Please be assured that the By-law and Regulatory Services Department is taking the responsibility of protecting our community during a global pandemic very seriously. Our number one focus right now is protecting everyone’s health and safety. We’re also working hard to educate residents about how the rules we’re enforcing are designed to help people to…
In support of the community and local economy, all retail establishments are exempt from the regulations of the City of Ottawa’s Noise By-law pertaining to deliveries until further notice. This means that deliveries can take place at any time of day to ensure store shelves are stocked with essential goods. Construction noise regulations have not…
Summary description: Effective Friday, April 10, the City will close vehicular access and parking lots to three closed parks that continue to be popular destinations for residents – Britannia Park, Mooney’s Bay and Petrie Island. City will close vehicular access and parking lots to three closed popular park destinations Effective Friday, April 10, the City…