Front line workers to receive ‘pandemic pay premium’
(Premier Doug Ford makes announcement of pandemic pay for front line workers on April 25, 2020. Photo: Ontario Government) In recognition of the dedication, long hours and increased risk of…
Category: Health
Jo-Jo’s community garden could reopen under strict guidelines
This morning Premier Doug Ford gave the go-ahead for community gardens to be reopened by amending a previous emergency order to include them as an essential service. This move will ensure…
Pocopazzo generously cooks for hospital workers
In times like these, we praise those who go out of their way to complete generous acts of kindness. Emanuele and Angela Leonforte are just two of many Stittsville residents…
Ottawa Public Health supports opening of community gardens
(Kim Bonin, Manager of Jo-Jo’s Community Garden in Stittsville at the entrance to the garden. Photo: Stittsville Central.) Community gardens were included in the recently announced closures of recreational spaces. As…
Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Hazeldean Road McDonald’s
Today, April 17, an employee from the McDonald’s location at 510 Hazeldean Road has reported that they have tested positive for COVID-19. A press release from McDonald’s Canada stated, “local…
Donate to the drive – a bottle drive for Jack and Greg
Would you happen to have empty wine bottles, beer bottles, and/or beer cans? Are you looking to minimize clutter in the garage? Would you like to kindly support an inspiring…
Stittsville resident plays piano tunes virtually for seniors
(Allan Ryan of Stittsville sits at his piano in his basement music retreat ready to play tunes for seniors and shut-ins through his virtual service. Photo: Allan Ryan) Seniors in…
Kardish Health Food offers free grocery delivery and curb-side pick-ups
Another example of the business community coming together to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On April 7, Kardish Health Food Centre, Ottawa’s largest health food retailer, launched their free same-day…
Cavanagh Construction donates 900 N95 masks to local hospital
(Thank you to Cavanagh Construction for their recent donation of N95 masks. Here, Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO, Carleton Place Hospital (far left), CPDMH staff members Alison White and…
City holding virtual town hall on COVID-19 – April 9, 2020
The City of Ottawa invites all residents to participate in the April 9 virtual Town Hall to address emerging concerns and questions on the COVID-19 pandemic. The town hall will…
What is essential – changes coming into effect April 4 at midnight
(COVID-19 cell structure. Photo: Martin Sanchez, Unsplash) More workplaces are to close effective at 11:59 on April 4 says the Ontario Government to fight the beast we know as Coronavirus.…
April 6 – opening date for new COVID-19 care clinic in Bell’s Corners
For residents experiencing symptoms of a cough, fever and cold-like symptoms that can’t be managed from home will soon be receiving treatment of these mild symptoms. As its primary function, a new…
Enforcement model announced by city to meet compulsory COVID-19 provincial rules
The General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services for the City of Ottawa, Anthony Di Monte, announced the enforcement model for new orders issued by the Province of Ontario aimed at ensuring…
Donations of commercial-grade personal protective equipment being accepted by city
The City of Ottawa has launched a formal donation process for businesses and residents to donate commercial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect our emergency responders and front-line workers supporting…
Stittsville business starting a community scavenger hunt
The staff of Prism Surgical Eye Suites in Stittsville want to see everyone have a little fun to keep our neighbourhoods connected during times of physical distancing. They know families…