Category: Health
Ontarians 18+ eligible for Bivalent booster on September 26 – new paediatric Pfizer vaccine also available
Effective September 26, all adults aged 18 and over are eligible to receive the bivalent booster dose which may offer more targeted protection against the Omicron variants.
Dr. Vera Etches provides update – information for the bivalent Omicron COVID-19 vaccines
The months ahead are expected to include circulation of several respiratory illnesses that may once again challenge systems with absenteeism and serious illness.
First mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus this season
Two mosquito testing pools indicate WNV is present in Ottawa; these are the first positive testing pools since the annual monitoring season began June 1, 2022.
Ottawa’s Labour Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa has released some schedule and City service changes that will take effect this Labour Day.
Canadian Cancer Society: Volunteer drivers desperately needed in Stittsville and area
The Canadian Cancer Society is searching for volunteers willing to offer their free time, kindness, and compassion for the Wheels of Hope volunteer driver program.
Back-to-school nutrition: Tried and true tips for picky eaters
Packing a child’s lunch box can be one of those challenging things, especially if you have a picky eater. Many families struggle with picky eaters…
Health Canada warning Ontario residents Do Not Use – counterfeit COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) that have been found in Ontario.
35th annual guide dog ride to raise funds for training of Canadian guide dogs
(Meet Rider one of the many Canadian Guide Dogs in training. Photo: Canadian Guide Dogs) Own a motorcycle? Ride on your own or with friends to raise money towards the training…
City of Ottawa: Holiday Monday 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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides additional information on the sporadic power outages in south-end Stittsville that have been taking place since June. Please note, Councillor Gower’s next update will return the week of August 7th.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, some updates from Councillor Gower for this week includes his response to the question asked of him by many residents – Where do you stand on fare-free transit?
Three simple additions to your diet to help reduce seasonal allergy symptoms
More Canadians have been feeling higher levels of stress, especially since the pandemic, and according to research, stress can have an impact on allergy symptoms.
Monkeypox – first confirmed case in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reporting the first lab-confirmed case of monkeypox in an Ottawa resident. . The risk to the general public at this time is very low.
Provincial mask requirement on public transit ends June 11
The Province of Ontario has announced the provincial mask requirement on public transit will end on Saturday, June 11, masks will no longer be mandatory on OC Transpo…
Residents warned of tick high risk areas – 2022 province-wide map
Entomologists have indicated that with the milder winters being experienced over the past decade, allow the ticks to survive the season and they are moving further eastward.