Everything you need to know about smoke alarms
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…
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Photos from Volunteer Appreciation & Welcome to Fall event
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.…
Summer storms: Be aware and be prepared
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,…
Drivers, cyclists and the City: We have work to do
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…
Carling and Edgeworth Reconstruction
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…
Business Support Toolkit: Ottawa Public Health
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…
Message from the Councillor
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…
Committee receives update on By-law service and performance
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…
Be prepared, know your risks if there’s an emergency
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,…
