All homes in Ontario must have working smoke alarms, but which style of smoke alarms are required? Where should they be located in your home? Read on to learn everything you need to know about smoke alarms – and a little bit more. Smoke alarms vs. smoke detectors Found in all of our homes, a smoke…
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…
The lazy, hazy days of summer. Many of us look forward to the sun and heat after a long winter. But during the summer, weather conditions, like heat and humidity, create the potential for severe storms. That’s why it’s important to stay updated with weather reports and always be prepared at home or on the…
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…
Businesses across Ottawa of all shapes and sizes have been affected by mental health and substance health issues. Having safe and fulfilling workplaces are a key part of any healthy community and knowing how to respond or where to turn for help can be a challenge for many. That is why Ottawa Public Health, in…
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 City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today received an overview of By-law and Regulatory Services’ activities in 2023, including its most recent performance metrics. By-law and Regulatory Services is responsible for enforcing and administering more than 50 municipal by-laws, as well as Provincial Acts within the city of Ottawa. Staff operate 144 hours per…
Over the past several years, Ottawa residents, businesses and visitors have experienced first-hand several different types of weather emergencies. For example, tornadoes and a derecho have damaged homes, uprooted trees, and downed power lines; flooding in 2017, 2019 and 2023 caused damage to water-side communities; and, a freezing rainstorm caused branches and power lines to…
