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Ottawa Public Health release guidelines to support workplace vaccination policies
Ottawa Public Health (OPS) strongly recommends all Ottawa employers implement workplace vaccination policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Street racing has been a concern for residents and the Councillor provides information about the new fines coming into effect on July 1st and how to report this crime.
City of Ottawa releases rules for food and drink establishments in ‘Step 1’ reopening
The provincial Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures. The City has provided an overview of the rules for areas in Step 1.
OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19
OC Transpo has received confirmation that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19 that affects some Stittsville and area routes.
Victoria Day schedule changes – fireworks, garbage collection and more
There are changes to City services on Victoria Day, Monday, May 24 – a stat holiday in Ontario and Quebec. As some of these changes affect the week following – more so garbage collection. Here is a list of services for your convenience.
The season of ticks has arrived
With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area, Ottawa Public Health regularly conducts tick dragging to monitor tick populations and to test for Lyme disease.
Vaccines eligibility expanded – 40+ can receive doses starting May 13th
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health provided new information on the situation with COVID-19 vaccines with eligibility being expanded.
OPEN LETTER: thank you to the Ottawa health team at Eva James Memorial Centre
Just in the past few days, both my wife and I were able to obtain our first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. We were booked through the Ontario booking system,…
Curbside pick-up is low risk – transmission between employees is the concern
In memo to City Council on April 22nd, Dr. Vera Etches made clear that retail and restaurant curbside pickup is a low-risk activity supported by Ottawa Public Health.
Ottawa Police no longer 24/7 at interprovincial checkpoints
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will no longer maintain a 24/7 presence at interprovincial crossings. Instead, the OPS will deploy officers on a rotating schedule of checkpoints…
Enhanced Stay-at-Home Order: City closes some outdoor rec facilities – masks to be worn at playgrounds
Masks required at or within five metres of playground equipment. Some outdoor rec facilities are closed.
New measures jointly discussed by OPH, OPS and By-law to curb COVID-19 transmission
Representatives of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), City of Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services, and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) met to discuss how the new measures might best be administered for a positive impact on health.
Ottawa Police provide further update on new provincial authorities to support public health orders
The Ottawa Police Service continues to work with its public health, municipal and policing partners to implement new Provincial enforcement measures to support public health orders announced by the Province Friday.
Ottawa Police will not be conducting random stops
The OPS will not be conducting random stops. We will be taking a deliberate and careful approach that emphasizes equity, legality, and efficacy in the application of these authorities with the specific and exclusive purpose to support public health measures.
The K2V ‘hot spot’ controversy
The addition of the K2V postal code being listed as a ‘hot spot’ in the community has stirred much controversy in the last few days.