In the days of late winter and early spring Ottawa Public Health and other health officials in Canada were saying face masks were not a necessity in the fight against COVID-19. In the early summer, things changed and the message essentially became “face coverings are a good idea. ...

The City will have COVID-related safety protocols and features in place as it prepares for the reopening of some of its facilities and services on Monday, July 6. The City’s plan is based on guidance from Ottawa Public Health and aligns with the Province of Ontario’s plan to gradually relax emergency orders. ...

(Via the Ottawa Public Library) Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is launching Library 1:1, a new service that can help customers find what they are looking for with individualized help from one of OPL’s dedicated librarians or information experts. OPL staff will provide a 30-minute tutorial or consultation – by phone or internet chat – to assist customers in navigating the vast collections and resources available through OPL. ...

Coun. Scott Moffatt hosts a podcast about Rideau-Goulbourn. The Rideau Goulbourn Podcast, hosted by Coun. Scott Moffatt, is in its 11th episode now. The latest edition focuses on the current City of Ottawa ward boundary review, which considers how to potentially redraw Ottawa’s wards in order to be more representative of the population. ...

A concept drawing of Dominion Station, coming in the second stage of LRT construction. (LRT Stage 2 Project) The City of Ottawa wants to know how you plan to get to your Stage 2 Confederation Line West station. The Stage 2 Confederation Line West extension will enhance and encourage active transportation through the creation of new pedestrian and cycling facilities, such as: ...

Fireworks in the Ottawa night sky. Photo by Jamie McCaffrey, from the OttawaStart Flickr pool Wednesday, July 1, 2020 is Canada Day. Most non-retail businesses and offices are closed, and just about all government services are shut down. For additions or corrections to this list, please contact us. ...

Sunset in Ottawa. Photo by Eric Galton via the OttawaStart Flickr Group. A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the City of Ottawa for today and into next week. Heat warnings mean extra precautions need to be taken by everyone. ...

(Via Department of Canadian Heritage) Canada Day is a one of a kind event that brings together Canadians across the whole country. This is why, in light of the current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s priority of keeping Canadians safe, the government, and more specifically Canadian Heritage, has decided to celebrate Canada Day differently this year, in a way that will allow us to come together virtually to share our pride in being Canadian. ...

Starting Monday, June 29, the City will resume the enforcement of parking in excess of posted time limits, including 15-minute, one-hour, two-hour, three-hour and six-hour zones. Initially, parking control officers will issue warning notices to vehicles that are parked longer than the posted time limit. ...

“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) OC Transpo is increasing bus service throughout this month, towards an eventual return to normal summertime service on June 28. Here are some things that are changing as the transit agency adapts to the new normal: ...