Heading into stage 3 of re-opening and economic recovery As we gradually head into Stage 3 today, with public health and workplace safety restrictions in place, some high-risk venues and activities will remain closed until they can safely resume operations. Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts,…
It’s been a hot week and it’s important to stay cool. The City’s pools, both outdoor and many indoor, are now open. Splashpads and wading pools will all be open by the 13th of July. Check out the schedules and safety measures at Ottawa.ca Ottawa Public Health offers tips on how to beat the heat…
Phewf it’s been a hot one! Over the past couple of weeks, we have been experiencing both high temperatures and humidity also known as, “extreme heat events”. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) continues to monitor the daily forecast and based on the information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, will issue heat warnings to residents…
Happy Canada Day! This year Canada Day will be celebrated very differently from years gone by. Although we will not be out in large crowds we can still celebrate and be proud of what we have accomplished together these past months to control COVID-19 and protect our family, friends, and neighbours. I want to personally…
Covid-19 has shone a bright light on our greatest strengths and our worst vulnerabilities as a city. Our leadership, our City staff, our front line workers and our community as a whole have all risen to this unprecedented challenge with outstanding skill, creativity, generosity and hard work. I am especially pleased that the most critical…
Have Your Say on Ottawa Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan What Does Community Safety and Well-Being Mean to You? The City of Ottawa is developing its first Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. This plan will help us all work together toward a safe, healthy and vibrant community. In response to this I am…
The ugly face of racism has dominated our media this week. And although the murder of George Floyd happened in the United States, we are all aware that we have our issues as well. There is lots of work to do here in Canada on equity. Racism expresses itself in unequal job opportunities, racial profiling,…
Problems at Carlingview Manor This week’s report by members of the Canadian military about their experience working in 5 Toronto long term care (LTC) homes with high levels of Covid-19 was horrifying. For years our health care and seniors’ advocates have been trying to tell us about the state of our broken long-term care system.…
This past long weekend we had lovely weather and it was a great opportunity to be outside while still maintaining physical distance from others. The National Capital Commission announced last Thursday that the SJAM Parkway up to Dominion Transit Station would be closed to vehicles. This announcement was a good start in responding to requests…
Last weekend we received the welcome news from the City that residents could have restricted access to the open green space at our City parks to escape from the confines of the indoors and our properties to enjoy some much-needed fresh air and activity. Expanding on this, the Province has announced additional seasonal services and…