May 29 – What’s newOttawa is getting ready to get back to work – find out how we’re planning to support the local economy. Watch the virtual town hall on Ottawa’s economic recovery planning on the City’s YouTube channel. Council Update for Wednesday, May 27: Council received an update on the impact of COVID-19 on…
Ottawa – A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the City of Ottawa for May 26 to May 28. Heat warnings mean extra precautions need to be taken by everyone. Some of the usual ways we cool off may not be available this summer because of measures put in place to reduce the spread…
Ottawa – The City has allocated $3 million to help 73 non-profit and charitable organizations that provide social services address immediate and ongoing needs due to COVID-19. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, the Social Services Relief Fund will help 40 homelessness service providers and residential services homes, along with 33 community agencies that…
At City Council on Wednesday, May 27th, Council received presentations from the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health. Presentations can be viewed by selecting the links below. Ottawa Public Health Dr. Vera Etches COVID-19 Pandemic Response COVID-19 Dashboard City Manager, Steve Kanellakos COVID-19 Economic Recovery At…
New key messages Updated March 26. City parks and amenities are now closed, walkthroughs permitted only Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all city park facilities and park equipment are now closed until further notice. Only walkthroughs are permitted – while respecting physical (social) distancing. Sports fields and courts The amenities and spaces that are closed…
City Response to COVID-19 Last updated: 2020-03-19 10:22 AM On March 13, 2020 the City entered Activated Operations in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. On March 17, 2020 the Province of Ontario declared a provincial state of emergency. The City continues to work with Ottawa Public Health and local health partners to help prevent…