#Ontario #smokingSmoking to be Prohibited on Ontario Patios, Sport Fields and PlaygroundsOntario is taking action to protect children and youth from the harmful effects of smoking. Starting January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to: * Smoke on bar and restaurant patios * Smoke on playgrounds and public sports fields and surfaces * Sell tobacco on university and college campuses. ...
#hydroWinter hydro time-of-use rates in effect as of November 1The best time to do your laundry is on weekdays from 7pm-7am, or any weekend or holiday. More info here… fe
#police #potatoesNeedle Found Inside PotatoThe Ottawa Police Service is investigating after a small, sharp needle resembling a sewing needle was discovered inside a potato by an Ottawa resident peeling potatoes. The potatoes were purchased in Ottawa at a local grocery store. The Ottawa Police Service is coordinating with outside agencies such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the R. ...
#policeDatashred Security provides an opportunity for confidential documents to be shredded this SaturdayAs part of Crime Prevention Week 2014, the Ottawa Police Service will be participating in a fundraiser in partnership with Datashred Security on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10: 00 am to 1:00pm at 2385 City Park Drive (near the Silver City theatre). ...
#advice #city of ottawa #snow removal #tipsTips and services to help you find a snow removal contractorThe City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways. The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities find reliable contractors and/or individuals to clear snow from their private driveways and/or walkways. ...
#Ebola #Ottawa Public HealthReturning travellers from three West African countries asked to contact Ottawa Public Health upon arrivalOttawa Public Health (OPH) is asking that all persons who have recently travelled from the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone or who believe they have been in contact with someone with Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) to call OPH at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656 )within 12 hours of arriving in Ottawa for confidential assessment and monitoring. ...
#remembranceOCDSB Commemorates Remembrance Day Tuesday, November 11, 2014 In Schools & Work SitesFrom A. Y Jackson Secondary School to Westwind Public School, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board students and staff will come together on Tuesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day to honour Canada’s past and present members of the Canadian armed forces (soldiers, sailors and airmen). ...
#museums #remembranceCanadian War Museum marks 5th anniversary of Operation VeteranThe Canadian War Museum is proud to mark the fifth anniversary of Operation Veteran. Since it was founded in 2009, Operation Veteran has raised over $200,000, provided more than 6,500 free meals to Canadian veterans, and made thousands of students across Canada more aware of Canada’s military history and the service and sacrifice of our veterans. ...
#remembrance dayCity of Ottawa salutes local war veteransNational Veterans’ Week, November 5 to 11, affords Ottawa residents the opportunity to recognize the contributions made by local war veterans and to honour the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in service to Canada. The week of Commemoration began with a candlelight vigil at Centrepointe Theatre, hosted by Mayor Jim Watson and The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs. ...
#Ontario #Ottawa Public LibraryOPL one of the top ranking libraries participating in OMBIThe 2013 Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) results were released today, and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) surpasses most other participating public libraries on key comparators. In 2013, OPL had the third highest annual library uses per capita (33.5) and the third highest electronic library uses per capita (15. ...