Community Safety and Well-being Plan
The City of Ottawa recently launched the CSWBP video to raise awareness of the plan, show how the City and community partners are working together to create healthier and more…
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February is Winter Walk Month
Fun Ideas to get Families Walking This Winter February is Winter Walk Month, the perfect time for families to enjoy walking outdoors together. One great way to stay active this…
Staying safe and on your feet!
Anyone can fall. But as we age, our risk of falling becomes greater. That’s the bad news. The good news is that falls can be prevented. The first step to…
Ottawa West Winter Trail
The Ottawa West Winter Trail (OWWT), a Kanata Nordic Ski Club Initiative, is an amazing section of the NCC multi-use pathway that runs from March Road to Carling Avenue with…
Spaces are still available for Winter 2023 Activities at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre!
Ever wanted to learn how to do ballroom dancing? Maybe you’re looking for a dog obedience course or would like to try your artist flare at painting? How about some…
Community and Social Services winter planning response
As part of Community and Social Services winter planning response, Housing Services, in collaboration with the Human Needs Command Centre, will ensure the continuity of services to support residents that are relying on emergency…
A holiday message from the team at OPH
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday! Incoming Storm A major storm is happening, and Ottawa Public Health wants you to stay safe. Power failures can result in foodborne…
Motion to reduce the City’s use of single-use plastic
This week at Ottawa City Council I put forward a motion, seconded by Mayor Sutcliffe, asking staff to review all avenues within municipal jurisdiction to eliminate plastic waste in city…
Update from Ottawa Public Health
Holiday Messaging As we prepare for holiday gatherings, we need to continue to assess our own level of risk and the risk for those around us to make informed decisions.…