Ottawa Public Health

Extreme cold weather in Ottawa leaves Winterlude outdoor activities cancelled

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

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 onus of

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

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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

Indoor use of masks mandatory in Ottawa as of midnight

City Hall

New rules from Ottawa Public Health come slightly more than a week before city council is scheduled to debate similar restrictions.

Tornadoes hit Gatineau, Ottawa areas, though no injuries reported

Ottawa

Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged homes, but nobody was injured when a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area Sunday evening. Environment Canada issued