Our office continues to work remotely.
If you require immediate assistance, please email us at jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org or call us at 613-736-9573.
*NEW: Adjusted hours at multiple testing sites
Ottawa’s COVID-19 testing strategy has always included the ongoing evaluation of the community’s needs. In March and April, a number of assessment centres extended their weekend hours and multiple temporary sites opened to accommodate a surge in COVID-19 cases across the city. Today, after careful consideration with key partners and a review of current demand, some assessment centres will modify their hours starting Saturday, May 1.
The full list of assessment centres with new hours is included below.
*NEW: COVID-19 CHEO Assessment Centre and Kids Come First Care Clinic at Brewer Park Arena
• Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• These hours come into effect on Saturday, May 1
*NEW: COVID-19 Assessment Centre for Adults at Brewer Park Arena
• Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• These hours come into effect on Saturday, May 1
Southwest Ottawa COVID-19 Assessment Centre (Located in Richmond)• Sunday, Monday, and Thursday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
COVID-19 Care and Testing Centre – Moodie
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Saturday, 8:00 am to 11:30 am (testing only, full care clinic not available on weekends)
• Closed on Sundays
COVID-19 Care and Testing Centre – Ray Friel
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (testing only, full care clinic not available on weekends)
• Closed on Sundays
These changes will not impact Ottawa residents’ access to COVID-19 testing and same-day appointments are frequently available across the city. Sites will also have the capacity to ramp up and adjust hours accordingly, if testing demand begins to increase again.
Vaccine Information in Sign Language
OPH is proud to announce our recently published COVID-19 Resources in American Sign Language webpage that provides accurate, reliable and up-to-date COVID-19 resources to Ottawa’s Deaf and hard of hearing community. The webpage includes several instructional and informational videos on topics such as physical distancing, mask wearing, mental health and more, all in American Sign Language.
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Be Social WISE
Continue to follow Ottawa Public Health guidelines, wearing a mask in indoor public spaces, wash hands frequently, socially distance 2 meters apart and stay home if you are not feeling well.
OPH recommends limiting gatherings as much as possible. In other words, limit gatherings to those who live in your household or those providing support services, such as a caregiver. If you live alone (single parent, student, etc.), one or two contacts outside your home can be important social supports to draw on.
This week at Queen’s Park.
COVID-19 specific
Ontario Accelerates Rollout of Second Shots Targeting a Two-Dose Summer
Government of Canada to reimburse self-employed workers who repaid the CERB
Provincial News
Ontario Making it Affordable and Easier to Visit Ontario Parks
Ontario Keeping Seniors in Long-Term Care Homes Cool this Summer
Ontario Expands Investment in the Franco-Ontarian Community and its Economic Development
COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business
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Community Building Fund – Operating stream
This funding stream provides support for non-profits and Indigenous communities in the community arts and culture, heritage, tourism, sport and recreation sectors to help sustain their operations and create new attractions, experiences and events.
Grant term length: 6 or 12 months
Amount awarded: Minimum $10,000, Maximum $250,000
Applications will be accepted starting March 31, 2021.
NEW Application deadline is June 1, 2021 at 5 PM ET.
Eligible organizations looking for application support can connect with OTF in the following ways:
- Contact OTF’s Support Centre at otf@otf.ca or 1 800 263-2887
- Attend an information session. Register today!
- Book a 15-minute coaching call with an OTF Program Manager
For regular updates, sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of any page of OTF’s website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Visit the Community Building Fund – Operating stream page for more information on eligibility requirements, the application, and eligible expenses for funding.
In the Community
Pop-up clinics coming to certain priority neighbourhoods
