If you require immediate assistance, please email us at jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org or call us at 613-736-9573.
Our office will host 2 free tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes on March 22 and April 26. Please register for an appointment by emailing jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org or calling us at 613-736-9573.
Don’t forget to shop local!
Our office has free bilingual lawn signs to give out to display your Canadian pride. If you would like one, stop by our office to pick one up. We can also drop one off to you.
Swearing in Ceremony- March 19
King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony – March 23
Dawoodi Bohra iftar – March 26
Raising Minimum Wage – Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1
Be Bear Wise and Prevent Bear Encounters
Premier Doug Ford Unveils Cabinet
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health – Measles
Ontario Honours Outstanding Civic Leaders
211 is completely free, confidential and calls are answered 24/7 in 150+ languages. If you prefer, you can also text the number 2-1-1 or use the online chat at 211ontario.ca Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
When everyday people step forward to make a lifesaving connection, the impact is significant Lives are changed. Lives are saved.
Book now at Blood.ca
More than 90% of Ontarians are in favour of organ donation.
However, only one in three Ontarians have registered their consent to donate. It only takes two minutes to register…
BeADonor.ca is the simple, electronic and quick way for you to register your consent for organ and tissue donation. It only takes a moment to register with results that will be long-lasting and positive. Register today.
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In an innovative new collaboration between Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) and the provincial and federal governments, millions of Ontarians will be one step closer to saving and improving lives.
Through this initiative, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has included a question to the federal annual income tax return that allows Ontario taxpayers to indicate their interest in receiving information about organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The question will appear on tax forms each year moving forward, with the goal of raising awareness and increasing donor registrations.
As a result of this initiative, this fall, over 2.1 million Ontario taxpayers who expressed interest will receive an email from TGLN with information about how to register as a potential donor.
Learn more about organ and tissue donation and transplantation and take 2 minutes to change someone’s life by visiting beadonor.ca.
Help Riverside Park Get Growing
The Riverside Park Community Association is looking for volunteers to help start vegetable seeds for their annual Seed and Seedling Giveaway on May 17. No experience required, the Garden Committee will provide the seeds, soil and pots. Volunteers just need a sunny window. Contact garden@riversidepark.ca for more information
Hunt Club Riverside Community Creative Art Club
Bring your thoughts, inspiration, ideas and create with other like-minded people from our community. Try new steps. Build a strong connection within yourself and with others. Use a medium that works for you . ( Example: paint, canvas, wood, coloured pencils)
*Bring your own supplies, creative talent and a smile*
Where: Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Dr
When: Every Wednesday starting March 19 to June 4 2025 from 10am – 12pm
Cost: $3 weekly drop in fee
Contact Dianne at d.arts@bell.net
River Ward Earth Day Event
April 26 9am-2pm
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Dr
Join Councillor Brockington to celebrate River Ward’s biggest Earth Day event yet for a day of eco-activities, information sessions, and more!
BONUS! Join the City Nature Challenge, brought to you by the Canadian Wildlife Federation! Learn More at: www.CityNatureChallenge.org
Mother’s Day High Tea – Two Seating’s
Back by popular demand is our annual Mother’s Day High Tea. Join me in celebration of River Ward’s mothers and motherly figures; with classical music, great food and friendship. We are offering two seatings: 2pm and 3:15pm. Please RSVP, all are welcome!
When: May 10, 2pm and 3:15pm
Where: Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive
RSVP: Riley.Brockington@ottawa.ca
River Ward Strawberry Social
Annual Social with strawberries, entertainment and door prizes.
Please RSVP with my office to secure your seat.
When: June 5, 1pm
Where: Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive
RSVP: Riley.Brockington@ottawa.ca
Empowering youth to achieve their life and career goals.
Your Job Story is a 10-week program to help support and guide marginalized youth to overcome barriers to employment or pursuing life goals.
Participants receive hands-on career exploration opportunities and develop life and leadership skills. There is no cost to participate.
Earn while you learn! Participants will create their own Job Story in this unique program designed to give youth the tools to succeed in life and on the job, while earning minimum wage to participate in training.
Personalized Support
- Dedicated staff available to help reduce, eliminate, or navigate barriers to employment
- One-on-one appointments with Your Job Story staff to offer ongoing support
Paid Training (4 weeks)
- Participants receive 4 weeks of paid training at minimum wage.
Training covers:- Free certifications, such as First Aid/CPR, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Service Excellence, and others relevant to your career goals.
- Sessions on Financial Literacy, Job Search Skills, and Life Skills.
- Opportunities to meet and network with local employers.
Transition to Employment (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks of support, after training, to continue job searching & settle into employment
Participants must be:
- Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive).
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
- Able to commit to full-time attendance for the entire 10-week program. This includes 30 hours per week of classes for the first 4 weeks, followed by at least 30 hours a week for 6 weeks of employment support.
- Currently not employed or enrolled in full-time education.
Participants in receipt of EI are eligible to participate in the program; however, they must first consult with their Service Canada office before participating.
Advancing the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults.
As a bilingual and inclusive Council, their vision is respected, informed and engaged older adults living in an age-friendly city.
Visit them at 217 – 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3A7 and for more information give them a call (613) 789-3577, send them an email coa@coaottawa.ca or visit their website at The Council on Aging of Ottawa – The Council on Aging of Ottawa (coaottawa.ca).
Catching up on routine immunizations
If your child has missed a vital immunization required for school this fall, we can help! The Kids Come First Health Team, has launched their Vaccination and Up-to-Date campaign to tackle just that, and they are taking appointments now!
Find out the requirements and book your child’s vaccination today!
April is Oral Health Month!
Let’s “brush up” on what’s happening this month at Ottawa Public Health (OPH).
April is Oral Health Month, making it a great opportunity to raise awareness of how important good oral health is to a healthy lifestyle.
Free dental screenings and fluoride varnish applications for all ages are available in different locations across Ottawa. Dental hygienists can support clients with enrollments in programs like Healthy Smiles Ontario and Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Referrals can be made depending on dental coverage and eligibility. Personalized oral care tips are also provided. Whether it’s the best way to brush or how to keep your smile sparkling, OPH’s dental hygienists are here to help you brush up on your dental knowledge.
There are several dental care programs available to help with dental costs:
- Healthy Smiles Ontario – Children and youth under 18 from low-income households in Ontario.
- Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program – Low-income seniors aged 65 and older in Ontario that have no other dental benefits.
- Canada Dental Care Plan – Canadians under 18, seniors 65 and older, and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate, with an adjusted family net income under $90,000 and no dental insurance
Please note that each program has specific eligibility criteria. Be sure to check the details to see if you qualify!
Dental health will be featured during the month of April on OPH’s Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page. There will be weekly posts on the following topics:
- the first visit to the dentist,
- make brushing fun – not a battle,
- visiting the registered dental hygienist for free dental screenings and fluoride varnish application, and
- general oral health tips.
- Remember, oral health is part of our bodily health and is linked to our overall well-being and quality of life.
- Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Dental for more information during Oral Health Month and always
Ontario Health 811
A free, secure and confidential service you can call or access online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get health advice from a registered nurse or to find health services or information. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007. You can visit Health 811 for more information.
Helpful Links – Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health
Stop Overdose Ottawa Webpage: StopOverdoseOttawa.ca
Public Online Learning Platform: OLearn (Ottawa.ca)
Ottawa’s Overdose Response Strategy: What is Ottawa’s Plan?
Harm Reduction Services: Ottawa Public Health – Harm Reduction Services
Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resources:
- English – Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resources List
- French – Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resources List
- English – African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) Mental Health and Substance Use Resources List
- French – African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) Mental Health and Substsance Use Resources List
- OttawaPublicHealth.ca/WellnessResourcesAndServices: Additional resources for children, youth and young adults, parents, newcomers, older adults, postpartum families, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, 2SLGTBQ+ communities, people experiencing violence, people experiencing loss, people looking for suicide prevention supports, health care workers, and people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Discarded Needles in Our Communities: Discarded Needles – StopOverdoseOttawa.ca
- Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharps (Training Video)
- Needle Drop-Boxes
- Returning Medical Sharps to Pharmacies
- Integrated Strategies to Collect Discarded Needles
- Working with Individuals Who Use Needles
Website for Parents: Youth and Opioids – What parents need to know – Parenting in Ottawa
Multilingual Print Resources: Ottawa Public Health – Opioid Signage
Multilingual Opioid Overdose Recognition Cards:
- English – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
- French – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
- Arabic – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
- Somali – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
Overdose Detection Technologies Cards:
- English – National Overdose Response Service (NORS) & The Brave App Card
- French – National Overdose Response Service (NORS) & The Brave App Card
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