COVID-19 info from Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa Public Health. Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s medical officer of health, recently released this video where she discusses some key information regarding novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. It's important to think about the things we can all do to prepare for possible cases of #COVID19 in our community. ...

First day of the Rideau Canal skating season (2015). Photo by James Peltzer via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. (Via NCC) The National Capital Commission (NCC) is disappointed to report that the Rideau Canal Skateway will not reopen this winter, marking the end of its 50th season since its first opening in January 1971. ...

“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) This week is the “Transit Challenge” for 2020, with many city councillors signed up to stick with transit for their travel needs over the course of the whole week. ...

The city is looking for its 2020 summer students! Are you interested in working at the City this summer? Our summer recruitment program is now open at ottawa.ca/careers. We have more than 70 summer jobs for students aged 16 and over. ...

The city’s projects to revitalize Vanier are a part of “Vision Vanier”. The City of Ottawa has posted this video on their website to explain the Vision Vanier initiatives. Here’s some details from their website: Vision Vanier is an umbrella initiative of City projects that aim to revitalize Vanier and turn it into a liveable neighbourhood. ...

Inside the Diefenbunker. Celebrate Heritage Day with the theme “2020 Vision: Bringing the Past Into the Future” Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Ottawa City Hall. Heritage Day is part of Heritage Week, a nation-wide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved with stewardship and advocacy groups, and to visit museums, archives, and places of significance. ...

Heritage schoolhouse on Slack Road (near Merivale) in Nepean. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 is Heritage Day in Ottawa, and all the week is Heritage Week, a nation-wide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved with stewardship and advocacy groups, and to visit museums, archives, and places of significance. ...

“Winter Bike” by Christiane Wilke, via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. Getting out in the winter can be brutal. However, with the way that Ottawa’s winter is turning out, getting involved in winter activities shouldn’t be a hassle. So, strap on your winter boots, gloves, and helmet because cycling — winter cycling, to be specific — is an increasingly popular way to explore the city and get to your daily destinations. ...

Ottawa City Hall Kent Street will close between Gladstone Avenue and Florence Street, and the intersection at Florence and Kent Streets will close on Monday, February 10 until mid-March for sewer and watermain work. During the closure, on-street parking will not be permitted on Kent Street, between Florence and James streets. ...

“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) (Here’s a memo from John Manconi, the city’s general manager of transportation services.) As you know, we have been providing S1 supplemental bus service due to a shortage of trains delivered by RTG last week for service on O-Train Line 1. ...