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April 12: Letter for community associations from Ottawa Public Health
COVID-19 Letter to Community Associations - April 12, 2020 (PDF) COVID-19 Lettre aux associations communautaires - le 12 avril 2020 (PDF)
April 11 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health
La version française suit. During this holiday weekend, I hope you are finding ways to spend time with your household members and celebrate virtually with friends and family outside your household. The actions you are taking now will save lives and make a difference...
Physical distancing – shopping etiquette / Le distanciation physique – Étiquette des achats
Physical distancing for Easter, Passover and Ramadan
Here's a message from Ottawa Public Health about physical distancing for Easter, Passover and Ramadan. La version française suit. The Province of Ontario has said that we should not gather in groups of more than 5 people unless: there are more than 5 people in...
NOTEBOOK: City Council gets an update about finances and COVID-19
La version française suit This morning we held another City Council meeting by conference call. I attended from my home in Stittsville. I wore a nice shirt and slippers, and participated with my dog curled up on the floor next to me. The meeting lasted nearly five...
APRIL 14: Learn about support available from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Join us on Tuesday, April 14 for a webinar conversation with Michelle Hurtubise, Executive Director of the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, about how the organization is adapting to serve the community during the COVID-19 situation. We'll discuss the...
A Message from Dr. Etches / Un message de la Dre Etches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDEcppRkKU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ozZlK5uGiw
City extends current COVID-19-related facility closures and suspension of in-person services until June 30
La version française suit To continue our efforts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Ottawa is extending the closure of all City-managed facilities and the suspension of in-person services until June 30, 2020. The closures of the City-managed...
City of Ottawa announces service and workforce adjustments due to COVID-19
La version française suit In order to help flatten the curve and protect the public from the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Ottawa has closed public facilities and has suspended non-essential services, activities and programs. Today, in consultation with Ottawa Public...
Stittsville restaurants open for take-out or delivery
(Photo credit: Take Out by Jonas Seaman. Used under a creative commons license.) Now more than ever, Stittsville's local businesses need your support. We've compiled a list of independent restaurants and food trucks in Stittsville that remain open for take-out or...
City of Ottawa is holding a virtual town hall on COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, April 9
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is holding a virtual town hall on COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, April 9 at 2 pm. All residents are invited to join us for an update on urgent community issues and answers to your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. To...
City parks and amenities are now closed
La version française suit City parks and amenities are now closed, walkthroughs permitted only Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all city park facilities and park equipment are now closed until further notice. Only walkthroughs are permitted – while respecting physical...
MARCH 2020: Latest updates about COVID-19 (archive)
Tuesday, March 31: Support available through the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Monday, March 30: City launches application for property tax relief for those financially impacted by COVID-19 City accepting donations of personal protective equipment...
WEBINAR: Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street (April 2)
(Photo credit: Andre Hallam) On Thursday, April 2 at 1:30pm we're hosting a webinar to talk to residents about revitalizing Stittsville Main Street. Click here to register for this free event. Stittsville Main Street is the centre and soul of our community. W...
City launches application for property tax relief for those financially impacted by COVID-19
La version française suit The City has now implemented an interim property tax payment grace period and a new 2020 Property Tax Hardship Deferral Plan to help many residents and businesses who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace period for interim...
City accepting donations of personal protective equipment for its COVID-19 response
La version française suit The City has launched a formal donation process for businesses and residents to donate commercial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect our emergency responders and front-line workers supporting the COVID-19 pandemic response....
NOTEBOOK: Physical distancing and how you can help your community
La version française suit We've had several inquiries to our office about what you should do if you think that a person or a business is not following the rules for physical distancing. Most residents are doing the right thing and following the advice from government...
New development application for 130 Huntmar
La version française suit The City has received a new development application for 130 Huntmar (at the corner of Maple Grove) that includes a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision. The developer wants to build a mixed-use...
City launches Buy Local promotional campaign and web page to support Ottawa’s small businesses
La version française suit In partnership with its Economic Partners Taskforce, the City of Ottawa today launched the first phase of an online promotional campaign to help local businesses during these challenging times. The campaign encourages residents to support...
Safety in outdoor spaces including playgrounds
La version française suit Parks and the outdoors are great for your physical and mental well-being. While we encourage you to enjoy the outdoor spaces, the City and Ottawa Public Heath asks residents to maintain safe physical distances, to not use playground equipment...
