Author: Lesley McKay
April 6 – opening date for new COVID-19 care clinic in Bell’s Corners
For residents experiencing symptoms of a cough, fever and cold-like symptoms that can’t be managed from home will soon be receiving treatment of these mild symptoms. As its primary function, a new…
Stittsville businesses say tax deferral plan ‘just not good enough’
The local business community in Stittsville is working hard to continue serving customers and struggling to put in place measures to control the spread of Coronavirus as it ramps up.…
Ottawa Fire Services – health and safety vital when attending calls
(Ottawa Fire Services share a public service message on appearance when they attend calls. Photos: Ottawa Fire Services) During this difficult time, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) wants to do their…
OC Transpo driver confirmed to have COVID-19 – list of routes
OC Transpo has confirmed that an OC Transpo bus driver has tested positive for COVID-19. The driver has been in self-isolation since March 20. The name of the driver will…
Goulbourn Museum supports ‘big community shout out’ on April 1 – how you can too!
The staff at Goulbourn Museum have tremendous respect for those in the community who continue to go to work every day. Feeling compelled to show their support they encourage you…
School closures extended to May – phase two of Learn at Home education tool introduced
(Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announces extension to school closures due to COVID-19 pandemic on March 31, 2020. Photo: Ontario Legislature) On Tuesday, on the advice of the Ontario’s Chief…
Application for property tax relief available for Ottawa residents and businesses
For those financially impacted by COVID-19, the City of Ottawa has actioned an interim property tax payment grace period and a new 2020 Property Tax Hardship Deferral Plan to assist…
Enforcement model announced by city to meet compulsory COVID-19 provincial rules
The General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services for the City of Ottawa, Anthony Di Monte, announced the enforcement model for new orders issued by the Province of Ontario aimed at ensuring…
Donations of commercial-grade personal protective equipment being accepted by city
The City of Ottawa has launched a formal donation process for businesses and residents to donate commercial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect our emergency responders and front-line workers supporting…
UPDATE: Three consecutive Stittsville-Kanata armed robberies in less than two hours
(Armed robber male suspect wanted in three consecutive robberies morning of March 30, 2020. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) Thanks to the public’s assistance, arrests and charges have been made for…
Stittsville business starting a community scavenger hunt
The staff of Prism Surgical Eye Suites in Stittsville want to see everyone have a little fun to keep our neighbourhoods connected during times of physical distancing. They know families…
Updated OC Transpo route changes effective March 30
March 30th will bring about changes to the OC Transpo (OCT) regular bus service across Ottawa. These changes are put in place to reflect the lower number of bus riders…
Mayor declares COVID-19 state of emergency for Ottawa
In parallel to Premier Doug Ford’s March 23rd announcement on the shut-down of non-essential services, Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due…
OC Transpo adjusting services due to reduced ridership and COVID-19
John Manconi, General Manager of Ottawa’s Transportation Services, stated that “starting this week, OC Transpo will be adjusting service levels on routes across the entire transportation system because of reduced ridership…
Electricity rates being held to off-peak rate for 45 days
Effective immediately, the Government of Ontario is suspending time-of-use electricity rates to provide some breathing space for families, small businesses and farms. The 45-day period will see the provincial government maintaining…