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…
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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…
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…
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…