July 13: Ottawa Public Health Update

July 13: Ottawa Public Health Update

La version française suit Rat Control Measures Rats are common pests that can damage property, contaminate food, and spread disease, so it’s important to prevent infestations. By-law and Regulatory Services within the Emergency and Protective Services department...
Multi-day heat warning starting July 4

Multi-day heat warning starting July 4

La version française suit Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a multi-day heat warning starting today, July 4th, 2023, due to the temperatures and humidex being very high. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the...
May 25: Ottawa Public Health Update

May 25: Ottawa Public Health Update

La version française suit West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa area residents. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a...