OPH wants everyone to practice being safe this summer
Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Summer is upon us and pools, beaches and water parks are now open. Did you know that drowning can occur in as little as 2.5…
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Summer storms
Be aware, 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,…
Richmond Road and Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue: Update
Following the May 31, 2023 meeting held jointly with Councillor Jeff Leiper’s office regarding Golden Avenue and Richmond Road intersection improvements and the multi-use pathway, we are providing the following…
City Council news
Council approved an action plan, developed in response to OLRT Public Inquiry recommendations This Action Plan incorporates all lessons learned and third-party reviews. The Public Inquiry made 103 recommendations, most…
Revisiting Emergency Preparedness
As the community has experienced a second major storm in less than a year I feel that it is important to revisit emergency preparedness and ask yourselves “is your family…
Getting through Stressful Events
During stressful events our reactions can affect us physically or emotionally. It can affect our thinking. You might have trouble sleeping, eating, or paying attention. Many people have short tempers…
Working Together to Improve Home Safety
Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Ottawa Fire Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire…
Ottawa Public Health has you covered when it’s cold outside
Ottawa Public Health issues Frostbite Advisories (-25 windchill or colder) and Warnings (-35 C windchill or colder) via social media and by email to community agencies that assist people at…
Simple safety tips to have fun while sledding
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…
Lifeguarding can take you places, no matter your age
In October 2022, Mike Olsen and Bruce McNicoll nervously started their first day as lifeguards at Nepean Sportsplex after being retired for years. Mike is 80 years old, and the…