Ottawa Public Health

The Twinkle Tunnel at the Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne aims to raise awareness for mental health around the holidays. Photo provided by Celebright.

Local company’s Twinkle Tunnel puts the sparkle in the season, shines a light on mental health

This winter, Ottawa-based Celebright is showing people that there is a light at the end of the tunnel – or rather throughout the tunnel –

Zipliners brave the smoke-filled skies, but operators worry what the future holds

Ottawa, Tourism

Clouds of smoke and smog might have obscured the view but didn’t deter too many adrenaline-seekers from ziplining across the Ottawa River this weekend, operators

Wicked Wanda's Bank Street homelessness addiction

Sex shop owner sounds the alarm over homelessness crisis, addiction on Bank Street

Ottawa, Retail

In the time since a methadone clinic opened across the street, this shop owner has seen an increase in drug use and homelessness on her

Extreme cold weather in Ottawa leaves Winterlude outdoor activities cancelled

Ottawa, Tourism

The city’s annual winter festival is off to a cold start and has decided to cancel numerous outdoor events.

Ontario to lift most mask mandates March 21, remaining public health orders April 27

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Ontario is removing most mask mandates on March 21, including in schools, and is ending all remaining public health orders a month later, shifting the

Workplaces need to be flexible to win escalating war for talent, HR experts tell Ottawa audience

Ottawa

As the shift to remote work has accelerated, it’s become more important than ever for employers to communicate with staff in a “clear, authentic way,”

Benjamin Leikin, mental health and substance use manager, Ottawa Public Health

Forty Under 40

Business: Promoting and protecting the health of individuals and our community. Born: Ottawa Biggest business achievement: Developed and implemented the first mental health strategy for

Ottawa Public Health issues new COVID-19 directives to businesses

Ottawa

The measures, which are to take effect first thing Wednesday morning, were announced before reports emerged that the provincial government was poised to announce sweeping

City eyeing extra plowing, fire pits to help businesses weather COVID-19 storm this winter, Watson says

City Hall

Mayor said City Hall staff are working with local business groups to help restaurants, bars, retail shops and other enterprises that have seen revenues plummet