Community Safety and Well-being Plan
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…
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Snow Moles Promote Safe Winter Walking in 2023
I appreciate the work that the Council on Aging of Ottawa has done to represent the concerns of seniors. We need to make winter walking safer. Register to join…
What to do if you see a coyote in the community
My office received two calls this week, from residents living on Solva Avenue, regarding a coyote sighting. We appreciate this information being brought to our attention and immediately shared this…
A holiday message from the team at OPH
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday! Incoming Storm A major storm is happening, and Ottawa Public Health wants you to stay safe. Power failures can result in foodborne…
Mapping micro barriers with WalkRollMap.org
A tool for residents to help record accessibility challenges in the City Funded by the University of Victoria, WalkRollMap.org is a crowdsourcing tool for mapping micro barriers to accessible walking…
There’s snow time like today to refresh your winter knowledge
Be in the know about snow Mornings have become frosty and the trees are now bare, which can only mean one thing – winter is fast approaching. Read on to…
Here are tips on avoiding problems with wildlife
Putting out feeders for birds (and squirrels and chipmunks) is a popular way to attract these animals to your yard. Problems can occur if your feeders start to attract large…
Communication is key during an emergency
In the event of any emergency, such as power outages, tornadoes, blizzards and floods, the City of Ottawa provides important information and updates to affected residents in a variety of ways: The…
Wild Turkeys
I have heard concerns from some residents about the presence of wild turkeys in our community. Most conflicts with wild turkeys occur in areas where they have access to food.…
Speeding and distractions could run you into doe
You’re driving after dark on a fall evening. The roads are dry and clear, and the star-filled sky is crisp and clear. It’s perfect driving conditions. Still, an unseen danger…