Ontario Provincial Initiatives – COVID-19
If you missed the latest update from Ottawa Public Health, the city now has evidence of community spread of COVID-19, and is asking everyone to stay home. Included in Premier…
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City of Ottawa – Reimbursements for cancellations
Refer to the Ottawa.ca information on reimbursements for cancellations – March 20. Recreation and cultural facilities All City of Ottawa recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centers, arenas,…
Ontario Orders the Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces
New Measures to Further Protect the Health and Safety of the People of Ontario March 23, 2020 1:30 P.M. TORONTO — To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario…
Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches – March 22
March 22, 2020 – Update on novel coronavirus Good afternoon, everyone. Bonjour. We are here today to report that Ottawa Public Health now has laboratory confirmation of community spread of…
No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms – March 20
Based on currently available information, WHO does not recommend against the use of ibuprofen. (Twitter announcement) Health Canada Starting date: March 20, 2020 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Drugs…
COVID-19 Guidance for Multi-Unit Dwellings
Our guidance to landlords and building managers is to disinfect commonly touched surfaces twice a day (door handles, elevator buttons, light switches, handrails, etc.) in order to minimize the risk…
Changes to City services to help prevent spread of COVID-19
March 17, 2020 Ottawa – In response to the Government of Ontario’s emergency declaration, and to help protect the public from COVID-19, the City of Ottawa is making changes to…
Tax relief package for residents and small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Ottawa – City staff will be tabling an interim property tax payment grace period and new 2020 property tax deferral for Council approval on March 25, or at the earliest…
OC Transpo Response to COVID-19 (March 19)
There will be further proactive steps taken to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and help protect the safety of LRT operators and the customers they serve. Doors Closest to Line…
Ontario Government Allows Virtual Municipal Council Meetings
New Provincial Legislation to Allow Virtual Municipal Council Meetings On March 19th, during emergency legislative session at Queen’s Park, the Province introduced the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020 to assist municipal…