The message below was received from the Province of Ontario on March 28, 2020. Please note that this information is subject to change as the pandemic unfolds. Today, Premier Doug Ford announced new penalties to combat price gouging and hold offenders accountable for raising prices significantly on the necessary goods Ontarians need to protect themselves…
City of Ottawa – Updated as of April 7, 2020 – The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to www.ottawapublichealth.ca/coronavirus. It is important to continue to get physical exercise during this pandemic, however if you are outside in any greenspace…
March 25, 2020 9:45 A.M.- Office of the Premier The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province’s recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. On Monday, the province issued an emergency order to close at-risk workplaces…
Community and Social Services staff continues to ensure the provision of essential services to our residents and clients. Staff is also taking an active role in assessing the emerging needs of our community during the COVID-19 outbreak. This memo provides an update on the work underway by Community and Social Services Department and will specifically…
In addition to the measures outlined in the Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program memo you received on March 18, 2020, the Finance Services Department is implementing additional measures, pending City Council approval, to assist residents and business owners as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Expansion of the Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program Over the…
The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. March 25, 2020 – City of Ottawa The following are suggestions Ottawa business owners can take to increase security to their properties that are temporarily closed: Remove all valuables from store…
March 25, 2020 – City of Ottawa Mayor Watson declares state of emergency for Ottawa due to COVID-19 Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due to the spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This aligns with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Monday, March 23…
The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. DATE, 2020 – City of Ottawa To: Recreation Funded Partners The City of Ottawa understands that the current situation with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) presents extraordinary challenges for our recreation funded groups.…
The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. March 23, 2020 – City of Ottawa The City of Ottawa understands that the current situation with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) presents extraordinary challenges for Ottawa’s cultural community. The safety and well-being of everyone…
The below information was accurate as of March 23, 2020 at 3:00 pm. The Government of Canada has announced: Support for farmers and agri-food businesses Support for research and life-science companies in supporting their efforts to combat COVID-19, including the development of vaccines and treatments The closure of the NCC’s Gatineau Park as of 9…