New grocery rebate
Federal program My office has received several inquiries regarding the Federal Government’s “grocery rebate” that was announced as part of Budget 2023, the Government of Canada introduced a Grocery Rebate…
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A people-first approach towards ending homelessness in Ottawa
As the weather stays warm more consistently, you might see more unhoused residents living in small outdoor shelters by themselves or in a group. These encampments can be made up…
PQCHC Offers Free Income Tax Service
The Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) offers a free income tax service to eligible residents. The Income Tax Program runs each year in March and April. Staff can accommodate a…
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…
Employment Workshops and Events at PQCHC
The Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre’s February 2023 workshop calendar for PQ Employment Services is available. There are plenty of employment workshops for job seekers, including a Newcomer series and Job…
Books, music, movies, magazines and more! Check out the Carlingwood Library
Looking to go on an adventure or learn something new that doesn’t cost money? Check out the Carlingwood Ottawa Public Library. The Ottawa Public Library OPL) is a place for…
Here’s the 411 on 311
Reporting issues to the City Every day, thousands of residents reach out to ServiceOttawa to request services from the City, be it online at Ottawa.ca/311, by phone at 3-1-1, or…
Long weekend schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Colonel By Day holiday on Monday, August 1. Client…
Community Connections for Newcomer Employment
The Community Connections for Newcomer Employment (CCNE) program through Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Center (PQCHC) provides employment preparation help to newcomers, and connects them with community resources and employment supports to be…