Letter to Premier regarding Carlingview Manor
I sent the following letter to Premier Doug Ford on August 6. Dear Premier Ford, As the City Councillor for Bay Ward in Ottawa I have been approached by many…
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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Weekly roundup
What’s new The City resumed swimming services on July 6, and we’re extending current swimming membership expiry dates. COVID-19 safety measures for public swimming, wading pools and splash pads in…
Special Statement from Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brent Moloughney
On Tuesday, July 21st, Dr. Moloughney, Associate Medical Officer of Health at Ottawa Public Health, released the following special statement about the City’s largest jump in COVID-19 cases. Statement: This past…
Update on the Human Needs Task Force
July 14, 2020 The Human Needs Task Force (HNTF) continues to assess local needs during the COVID-19 emergency and enhance the City’s response, in collaboration with community partners, to support…
Ontario Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response
From: Matthew Anderson, President and CEO, Ontario Health As we enjoy the summer, there are encouraging indications that the pandemic curve across the province is steadily flattening. Despite this welcome…
United Way Selling Masks at Transit Stations
The United Way will be selling individual reusable cloth masks at 10 transit stations from Monday, July 13, until Friday, July 17, from 6 am to 9 am each day.…
Masks Mandatory in enclosed public spaces. There are exceptions
My mask protects you, and your mask protects me. On Monday, July 6th, Medical Officers of Health from Eastern Ontario Health Unit; Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit; Renfrew…
Masks will soon be mandatory in indoor public spaces
On July 3, the City of Ottawa will join other municipalities across the Province of Ontario to push forward mandating the use of cloth masks in indoor public spaces. A…
COVID-19: Seeking Feedback
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health are continuing to explore how best to support residents and businesses as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually eased, while keeping with the Province of Ontario’s framework for reopening…
Overview of Enforcement of COVID Public Health Measures
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…