Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to those that celebrate this weekend (September 18-20)
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.
COVID-19 specific
New Lower Limits for Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings as well as increased fines for no-compliance
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Freeze Residential Rent in 2021 and Would Also Support Small Businesses by Extending the Ban on Commercial Evictions
Ontario Launches New COVID-19 Screening Tool to Help Protect Students and Staff
Province Ramps Up Production of Ontario-Made Ventilators
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Prime Minister announces next steps for Safe Restart Agreement
Provincial News
2021 Canada Summer Games in Niagara Region Postponed
COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB)
Applications are open for the 2021 edition of the Daughters of the Vote program
In the Community
Enforcement of on-street parking limits resumes on September 21
The City prepares to gradually reopen its cultural facilities starting this week
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa and City seeking help to house 100 before October
September is International Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthHave you heard about the Dementia Society #BrainyActiveChallenge? Starting September 19th through to Thanksgiving, help raise funds and awareness to fight dementia.
Anyone can participate in the #BrainyActiveChallenge! Activities that challenge the brain help us to maintain memory, thought, attention and reasoning skills as we age.
Register by going to BrainyActiveChallenge.ca, take a picture or video of you doing your challenge, and share your #BrainyActiveChallenge! Throw the challenge to your friends to build a more resilient brain!