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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
March 25, 2020 Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due to the spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This aligns with Ontario Premier…
Approach to COVID-19 Response in Ottawa Read Dr. Etches full presentation to Council CONTENTS Disease Control Situation in Ottawa Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Supporting Society Pharmaceutical Interventions Learning from others Next steps…