Medical Masks, N95 Respirators & Non-medical Masks
There’s been a lot of discussion about having the public wear non-medical masks when they leave their home. The most recent recommendation can be found on the Government of Canada’s…
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City extends current COVID-19-related closures until June 30
Ottawa – To continue our efforts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Ottawa is extending the closure of all City-managed facilities and the suspension of…
Emergency child-care services for essential workers
As shared with Council on Wednesday, March 25, the Province announced its plan to support essential workers during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing emergency licensed child-care services for health care…
Food Security, Housing and Outreach
A Human Needs Task Force has been struck as part of the City’s Emergency Management Plan and emergency response to COVID-19, ensuring we are responsive to the emerging needs of…
COVID-19 Care Clinic now open in Ottawa West
As the next step in the regional response to COVID-19, a new Care Clinic is now open in Ottawa’s west end. It’s operated by Queensway Carleton Hospital, in partnership with…
It’s Mental Health Week!
Check in on your mental health. Feeling well means different things to different people, some things might actually apply to all of us. Here is a checklist for your mental…
Enforcement of COVID-19 Physical Distancing
Update on the enforcement model in Ottawa for new orders issued by the Province of Ontario aimed at ensuring people maintain the practice of physical distancing. On March 27, 2020,…
City Parks during the Containment Period
As the weather warms up it is important to note that all City parks and park equipment are now closed until June 30, 2020. This includes play structures, sports fields, benches and…
Pets during pandemic
According to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, there is currently no evidence to suggest that this virus is circulating in animals in Canada. The CVMA also mentions that “Although data…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Today, March 25th, the City of Ottawa declared a state of emergency in dealing with the global COVID-19 pandemic. We are making efforts to flatten the curve and ensure that…