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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquito trapping and testing-components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile Virus Program have confirmed the presence of the virus in Ottawa.
Businesses responsible to implement face mask policy
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the wearing of masks has become mandatory in enclosed public spaces in Ottawa and area effective July 7, 2020. The public are also reminded…
Rte 62 OC Transpo operator has tested positive for COVID-19
OC Transpo (OCT) has confirmed this evening that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The operator last worked on May 24 and began experiencing symptoms on May 25 and operated…
Cloth mask donations requested by City of Ottawa for vulnerable residents
The Human Needs Task Force set-up by the City of Ottawa is requesting donations of cloth masks for vulnerable residents. Wearing a mask adds an extra layer of protection, but…
Parks opening up with limited use and electricity rate relief extended
(Bell Rotary Peace Park. Photo: Barry Gray) Premier Doug Ford has announced that the emergency electricity rate relief for families, farms and small businesses is being extended until May 31, 2020. Customers…
A letter to the community from Chief Sloly – Policing during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) Peter Sloly, Chief of Ottawa Police Service, sent a community letter to all residents of Ottawa this evening. Below is the content…
What is essential – changes coming into effect April 4 at midnight
(COVID-19 cell structure. Photo: Martin Sanchez, Unsplash) More workplaces are to close effective at 11:59 on April 4 says the Ontario Government to fight the beast we know as Coronavirus.…
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…
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…
Changes to city in-person services to help prevent spread of COVID-19
The City of Ottawa is making changes to in-person services effective immediately In response to the Government of Ontario’s emergency declaration, and to help protect the public from COVID-19. Emergency and essential…
COVID-19 has cancellations/closures coming in at a rapid pace – city facilities closed
As the wave of COVID-19 has reached our region, there are several local events including in Ottawa proper that have been cancelled. Stittsville Central will do our utmost to keep…
Pedestrian safety and roundabouts focus for August
The Ottawa Police Services, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will be focusing on pedestrian safety and roundabouts for the month of August. There were 1,708 reportable collisions involving pedestrians between 2013…
Black legged or deer ticks on the rise in Eastern Ontario
Black legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) have increased in numbers in our part of the country this year. There have been several reported cases in Stittsville. With so…
Mayor Jim Watson not impressed by recent provincial cuts
Ottawa’s Mayor Jim Watson and the Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, Councillor Keith Egli, participated in a conference call today with members of the Large Urban Mayor’s Caucus of Ontario…
Ottawa Public Health issues alert – case of measles in Stittsville/Kanata area
One confirmed case of measles in an individual who may not have received all of their required measles vaccines is currently being investigated by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). OPH is…