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The City’s Election-Related Resources Policy (ERRP) and its Procedure prohibits Members of Council who are seeking re-election in a municipal election from using their office budgets and staff for newsletters and general communications from August 25, 2022, up to and including October 24, 2022. As a sitting Member of Council, I must adhere to the City’s ERRP, meaning that this website will not be updated during the blackout period. My office remains open to deal with day-to-day constituency matters.
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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...
December 22, 2021: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. As more people in our community and across Ontario continue to test positive for COVID-19, it’s critical we do what we can now to reduce COVID-19 transmission to protect ourselves, our families, our community, and...
City postpones winter registered programs
La version française suit The City of Ottawa will delay the start of winter registered programming for at least two weeks due to the escalating COVID-19 Omicron situation. Any registered programs planned for the first two weeks of January will be postponed. More...
Holiday season schedule changes / Changements d’horaire à l’occasion de la période des Fêtes
La version française suit The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season, between Friday, December 24 and Monday, January 3. Client services Client service centres, including the Government Service Centre at 110 Laurier...
Monday, December 20: Update on COVID-19 vaccines and testing
La version française suit Here's a summary of the Ottawa COVID-19 situation on Monday morning. Vaccines - Booster shots As of today at 8am, all individuals aged 18 and over (born in 2003 or earlier) can book a third dose (booster) appointment. Individuals can receive...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / December 18, 2021
This week's update from the Trans Canada Trail. - COVID-19 - new restrictions; rapid tests; Fringewood test centre; 53% of kids with at least 1 dose; booster shots; why it's important to keep schools open - OC Transpo & LRT - details about new Provincial...
Ottawa Public Health announces capacity limits and additional public health measures
La version française suit Ottawa Public Health announced today that, in response to rapidly increasing transmission of COVID-19 in Ottawa and the increased transmissibility of Omicron, it is taking additional and immediate action to limit further spread of the virus...
Proof of vaccination expanded to youth 12 to 17 participating in organized sports
La version française suit Starting December 20, provincial regulations will require youth, ages 12 to 17, to show proof of vaccination and valid identification to access City indoor recreation and cultural facilities for all activities – including organized sports....
OC Transpo winter service begins Sunday, December 19
La version française suit OC Transpo winter service begins Sunday, December 19 OC Transpo is implementing Stage 2 construction detours, school service improvements and service adjustments, starting Sunday, December 19. A special holiday service will be in place from...
