We have some incredible Hydrant Heroes in Ottawa and seven-year-old Pascal is one of them. Pascal and his family have been working hard this winter to clear snow and ice from two fire hydrants near their home. “It’s like you are a firefighter” says Pascal. “It’s good for the city, to protect from fires and…
City of Ottawa first responders will participate in an emergency response training exercise along the westbound lanes of Highway 174 between the Montreal Road and Blair Road intersection approaching the Blair off-ramp. The exercise is for the O-Train East Extension and will take place on Saturday, November 2 from 6 am to 1 pm. The…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed in both directions overnight from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive. What: Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed overnight. When: Sunday, November 3 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, November 4. Why: Relocation…
Ottawa Fire Services and Enbridge Gas Inc. are teaming up to reduce fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths to zero. Today, Friday, November 1, Ottawa Fire Services received 630 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero, a public education campaign with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. Ottawa Fire Services will…
It was my pleasure to host a Volunteer Appreciation & Welcome to Fall event at Ron Kolbus Lakeside on Tuesday evening. We have so many amazing volunteers in our community. There was lots of interest in the many tables on city departments and community partners. I look forward to expanding this event next year to…
Walking, biking, scooting, driving – we all want to stay safe on our roads, no matter our mode of travel. But we are more vulnerable to severe injury from vehicle collisions when we are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Adults over 65 and children under 15 are also more at risk. Consider cyclists: out of 673 fatal and…
Many of you will recall the Pedestrian Safety Review that took place for Carling and Edgeworth. Construction for this project is set to begin this week to reconfigure this intersection to improve pedestrian safety. This project will consist of curb extensions on the southwest, southeast and northwest corners, realignment of pedestrian crosswalks, an upgraded westbound…
This week, a very sad event occurred in our ward with the drowning of a 9-year-old boy at Britannia Beach. This accident has deeply touched us all. It is heartbreaking when we realize that drowning can be preventable. Going forward, we need to find ways to spread the message that children in the water need…
The snow is here and before grabbing your sled, it’s important to take precautions to be as safe as possible on the hill. The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health remind residents of the importance of wearing a hockey, ski or snowboard helmet while sledding. Proper head protection is critical when you’re sliding down a hill.…
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 inclusive communities, and encourage residents to get involved. Residents are welcome to send their questions, suggestions, and ideas on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan…