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New groups eligible for drop-ins, over 40K COVID-19 vaccination appointments still available this week
La version française suit Now is the time to get your COVID-19 booster and increase your protection against severe illness as the Omicron variant surges in our community. Ottawa Public Heath (OPH) has more than 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / January 8, 2022
Saturday morning update from Crossing Bridge Park. Lots of COVID-19 info this week: A new phase in the pandemic Mitigating harm through vaccination and staying home when you're sick Vaccine appointments Emergency childcare A thank you to kids, parents, teachers, small...
City implements reservation system for its four outdoor refrigerated rinks
La version française suit To facilitate the implementation of new capacity restrictions for outdoor recreation amenities, the City is re-introducing the online reservation system for peak times to book free 45-minute skating spots at its four outdoor refrigerated...
INFORMATION: Emergency child care services for eligible families
La version française suit The Ontario government announced this week, that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning effective Wednesday, January 5. As a result, starting Monday, January 10, the Province will re-introduce a time-limited targeted...
New COVID-19 vaccination options for prioritized Ottawa populations and occupations
La version française suit Ottawa Public Heath is implementing new vaccination options to increase the ease and availability of receiving a vaccine for prioritized populations including an online pre-registration tool for drop-in appointments and a specialized...
NOTEBOOK: A new phase in the pandemic means a new approach
La version française suit This morning, Ottawa Board of Health members and elected officials from all three levels of government in Ottawa - municipal, provincial and federal - tuned in to an update from Dr. Etches at Ottawa Public Health and Kim Ayotte from the...
No sledding advisory on City-sanctioned sledding hills due to icy conditions
La version française suit Due to hazardous conditions, the City of Ottawa advises residents against sledding on all municipal property at this time, including on sledding hills approved by the City. Recent weather trends have created icy conditions, which increase...
City in-person counter services suspended or altered due to Omicron surge
La version française suit The City will temporarily suspend its in-person counter services and move to online services, effective Thursday, January 6, due to the surge of the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19. Employment and Social Services and Rent...
January 4, 2022 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches / Déclaration spéciale de la Dre Vera Etches
La version française suit Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Based on what the Province presented yesterday, we know that we are facing a significant challenge with Omicron rising exponentially and the number of new people testing positive expected in the days and weeks ahead. We...
City suspends indoor recreation and cultural activities and event rentals
La version française suit Following the Province of Ontario modified Stage Two restrictions, the City will temporarily close its recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, swimming pools, theatres, galleries and...
Temporary Assessment Centre in Stittsville pausing operations
La version française suit OTTAWA COVID-19 TESTING TASKFORCE Special Bulletin: January 2, 2022 In response to updated provincial testing criteria, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Stittsville has paused operations, effective today. The temporary assessment...
JANUARY 2, 2022: Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches on schools/ Déclaration spéciale de la Dre Vera Etches
La version française suit Dear Ottawa students, parents, guardians, and education staff, I am writing to you today to acknowledge the many questions and concerns about the return to school planned for many next week. While I am expecting further guidance...
DECEMBER 31, 2021: Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches/ Déclaration spéciale de la Dre Vera Etches
La version française suit Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. With the highly transmissible Omicron variant, we know that COVID-19 activity is high and spreading rapidly in our community. We must do what we can to protect each other during this...
City implements capacity limits at all outdoor recreation facilities
La version française suit Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, has issued a Letter of Instruction limiting the number of people at outdoor recreational facilities, such as ice rinks, sledding hills and ski trails. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum...
