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Eye See…Eye Learn, a free program administered by the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) designed to detect, diagnose and treat children with vision problems, is available across the province of Ontario as of July 1, 2015. Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care says, “Every year, thousands of Ontario children start school without ever having a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist. ...

The City of Ottawa wants to provide health and safety tips to help make your Canada Day celebrations memorable – for all the right reasons.   The following tips are courtesy of Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Public Health, Ottawa Fire Services, By-law and Regulatory Services and Security and Emergency Management: ** Fireworks ** ...

Pop quiz: You’re helping a family member or friend to replace a light fixture. Unknown to you, the DIY enthusiast you’re helping hasn’t turned off the main breaker. Suddenly, there’s a shower of sparks and the person with the screwdriver in their hand falls motionless in front of you. ...

Effective Wednesday, April 22, 2015 the students and staff of Charles H. Hulse Public School be relocated to the Parkwood Hills Public School building at 60 Tiverton Drive. Transportation will be provided for all students. Students and staff will resume regular instruction ...

Born with one kidney, Marie-Eve Bisson has always known the vital role kidneys play in our overall health and wellbeing. An active person since her teen years, Marie-Eve took up running several years ago to help her stay fit and that’s when she learned about the Alive to Strive Kidney Fitness Project. ...

With warming spring temperatures, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents about how to safely dispose of used needles and other hazardous materials that may be found in their neighbourhoods. For health and safety reasons, it is against the law to dispose of sharp objects, such as needles and syringes, in the garbage, recycling or by flushing them down the toilet. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) launched a new interactive web portal today to help parents access relevant, reliable and local parenting information online.  The Parenting in Ottawa portal was developed in response to the increasing use of the web to find information, support and community resources. ...

The City of Ottawa would like to inform residents that use of e-cigarettes and “vaping” on all City properties is prohibited, including on OC Transpo buses and properties, in City parks and outdoor municipal properties and on any other City properties. ...

The Lunch Out Loud podcast looks to promote the amazing talent, food, events and music Ottawa has to offer. Every week we will introduce you to new things about Ottawa you never knew existed. ** This week: ** We meet up with Sarah Hoy, the founder of BHBB Ottawa and Ottawa Bride. ...

GoodLife Kids Foundation announced today that OCDSB’S Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education has been selected as a finalist in their National Win 4 Kids contest. As part of the contest GoodLife Kids Foundation is giving away a total of $100,000 to programs across Canada that are helping kids have a healthier future. ...