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APRIL 21: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit COVID-19 peak in Ontario vs Ottawa Yesterday, the province of Ontario released updated modelling which shows the enhanced public health measures, including staying home and practicing physical distancing, are working to contain the spread of...
Stormwater repair on Liard at Basswood
The City of Ottawa will undertake the repair of approximately 14.4 metres of the storm sewer at the intersection of Liard Street and Basswood Avenue. Work will involve the removal of the damaged pipes and replacing them with sections of new pipe. This work is planned...
WEBINAR: Q&A with Sgt. Moe Elmi from Ottawa Police
On April 24, join Sgt. Moe Elmi from the Ottawa Police. He'll talk about how Ottawa Police are adapting to the COVID-19 situation, and share tips about how the community can stay safe. Part of our our #TeamStittsville webinar series. You can register here...
Q&A: Garbage, leaf & yard waste collection during COVID-19
La version française suit Since so many of us are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a great time to get a little spring cleaning done. But how do you do that and still keep yourself and everyone else safe. We’re offering a few tips. Spring cleaning...
Application for a cannabis retail license at 1250 Stittsville Main
La version française suit An application for a cannabis retail store at 1250 Stittsville Main Street has been posted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Deadline for comments is April 17, 2020. Business Name: Spiritleaf Proposed Address: 1250...
COVID-19 online chat and text service launches for Ottawa women living with violence and abuse
La version française suit Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO), the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW), Interval House of Ottawa and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre are pleased to announce the launch of Unsafe at Home Ottawa, a text and online chat...
WEBINAR: How the Stittsville library is adapting to physical distancing
On April 21, Gillian Johnston, Supervising Librarian with the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, will give an update on how the library is adapting to the COVID-19 situation, and give an overview of the online entertainment and education material...
WEBINAR: What you should know about by-law enforcement during the pandemic (postponed)
This webinar has been postponed. On April 17, join Alison Sandor, Public Information Officer with Ottawa By-Law. She'll share information and take your questions about by-law enforcement during the pandemic. It's the latest in our #TeamStittsville webinar series.
UPDATE: Support available through the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre continues to provide the following supports to our vulnerable isolated community members living in the former cities of Kanata and Nepean and the former townships of Goulbourn and West Carleton: Telephone based crisis...
Tips for spring cleaning; Cleaning up the Capital postponed
This is the time of the year where we would normally be promoting the community Cleaning up the Capital campaign, however given the current COVID-19 situation this will not be taking place. Ottawa Public Health has prepared the information below. La version française...
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...
