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_ (Ottawa Public Health) _ Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for users of theCarlsbad Trickle-Feed water system. The advisory is being issued due to a water main break which has resulted in a loss of water pressure in the area. ...

_ (Canadian Museum of History) _ Join us at the Canadian Museum of History on Thursday, March 24, for the 12th annual Héma-Québec blood drive. ** Donors ** ** will enjoy free parking and admission to the Museum ** .The blood clinic will take place in the Museum’s Marius Barbeau Lobby where donors can relax while they give the gift of life. ...

_ (press release) _ ** _ CHEO and Transgenomic reach agreement on Long QT patents that sets pathway for next generation of patient care _ ** This is a great day for DNA. It is also a great day for Canadian patients and their families. ...

In February 2016, ‘Stuntman’ Stu Schwartz was diagnosed with Leukemia and began his treatment at The Ottawa Hospital. The diagnosis was one that shocked the MAJIC 100 Morning Show Host and Ottawa Senators PA Announcer.  “Being told you have cancer is never something you expect,” said the 41-year-old. ...

_ (press release) _ The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is seeing unusually high volumes of visits to its Emergency Department, and encourages families whose children have less urgent symptoms to visit their child’s doctor or a community clinic. ...

Stuntman Stu Schwartz, the morning show radio host on Majic 100 and the announcer for the Sens, announced on Monday night that he has leukemia. He posted a video message on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StuntmanStu/videos/10156604030420061/

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a _ Frostbite Warning _ overnight Friday, February 12 to ensure people take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek indoor shelter from the cold. This frostbite warning is in effect until further notice. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Health) _ Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is seeking feedback from the public about the local effect of excessive alcohol use in Ottawa. The online survey is part of OPH’s Strategic Direction to promote a culture of moderation and decrease harms related to alcohol misuse. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ Ontario is supporting 10 new projects in public libraries that will improve services for Ontarians.  The Ottawa Public Library will receive $186,890 over two years to offer innovative food literacy programming.  This investment is part of the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund, a $10 million program to help public libraries support strong, vibrant communities and better meet the changing needs of Ontarians. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders on proposed options to protect the public from the harms of second-hand smoke and vapour from the smoking of non-tobacco combustible substances and the use of electronic cigarettes in public places and workplaces. ...