The Neighbourhood Ambassador Program is a collaborative initiative managed by the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO), Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the Integrated Neighbourhood Services Team (INST). The program focuses on youth outreach in priority communities and works on identifying needs regarding mental wellness, youth leadership and engagement, and employment. The NAP teams…
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa is warning residents to protect their privacy after reports of unauthorized callers offering vaccination appointments. The callers ask for personal information and pretend to arrange COVID-19 vaccination appointments or tests. Vaccine appointments Ottawa Public Health will not call you directly about a vaccine appointment, unless you have asked for…
Memo from Ottawa Fire Services All open air fires are prohibited during a ban, including properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit. This ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns, as well as campfires and wood burning outdoor fireplaces. There will be zero tolerance enforcement during the fire ban as per the Open…
As you are aware, Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, peacefully at Windsor Castle. At the request of Mayor Watson, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites have been immediately lowered to half-mast and will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of…
Spring has sprung! Birds are chirping. Flowers are beginning to peak through the soil, emerging from their winter slumber. Trees are starting to bud, and warmer days lie ahead. These are some of the positive things that I am focusing on as we head into the Easter Long weekend – usually a time for celebration…
Ottawa – The move to Shutdown status across the province will temporarily close City-managed recreation and cultural facilities for most indoor activities, limit the capacity at outdoor recreation amenities and suspend in-person City counter services. Shutdown comes into effect on Saturday, April 3 at 12:01 am. The temporary closures will not impact the operations for…
Get ready for sky blue, lime green, magenta, crimson, and aquamarine! Since 2019, the OTTAWA sign has lit up the ByWard Market 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. This popular attraction shines in an array of colours and patterns to celebrate special days and holidays, mark seasons, and boost community spirit. And…
The Easter long weekend traditionally celebrates spring as a time of rejuvenation, growth and hope. This year, more residents are being vaccinated each day, bringing the hope of normalcy closer to reality. But now, under Red-Control status, we still need to practise patience and vigilance to help protect ourselves and our loved ones from the…
OPH is proud to announce our recently published COVID-19 Resources in American Sign Language webpage that provides accurate, reliable and up-to-date COVID-19 resources to Ottawa’s Deaf and hard of hearing community. The webpage includes several instructional and informational videos on topics such as physical distancing, mask wearing, mental health and more, all in American Sign Language.
Looking for great local musical opportunities? Promote your tunes with #OttMusic! Deadline: March 29, 2021 at 4 pm Emerging from the 2018 council-approved Ottawa Music Strategy, #ottmusic has evolved into an initiative that brings together City-led programs, opportunities and information for musicians and residents. In 2020, the City launched three core #ottmusic programs – Music On…