Tuesday, March 31:
Monday, March 30:
- City launches application for property tax relief for those financially impacted by COVID-19
- City accepting donations of personal protective equipment for its COVID-19 response
- NOTEBOOK: Physical distancing and how you can help your community
Sunday, March 29:
- Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches, March 29
- OC Transpo service changes beginning Monday, March 30
Saturday, March 28:
Friday, March 27:
Thursday, March 26:
- City launches Buy Local promotional campaign and web page to support Ottawa’s small businesses
- Fact Sheet (PDF): Human Needs task force key contacts
Wednesday, March 25:
- Mayor Watson declares state of emergency for Ottawa due to COVID-19
- Property owners given more time to pay property tax bills and water utility bills
- Safety in outdoor spaces including playgrounds
- Presentations from today’s City Council meeting:
Dr. Vera Etches / Ottawa Public Health: English | français
Steve Kanellakos / City Manager: English | français
Tuesday, March 24:
- Ottawa Police: Tips on how to increase the safety of your business
- Hydro rate reduction: Province suspends time-of-use pricing
- UPDATE: City property taxes, water bills, and more
- UPDATE: OC Transpo will adjust service levels due to COVID-19
Monday, March 23:
- List of essential businesses allowed to remain open in Ontario
- Ontario Closing At-Risk Workplaces to Protect Health and Safety
Sunday, March 22:
- Dr. Etches Statement – Update on novel coronavirus – March 22, 2020
- COVID-19 Guidance for Multi-Unit Dwellings
Guide COVID-19 pour les immeubles à logements multiples
ENG | FRE | Poster
Saturday, March 21:
- COVID-19 Guidance for Retail Stores – Including Grocery Stores and Pharmacies
Guide COVID-19 pour les magasins de détail – y compris les épiceries et les pharmacies
ENG | FRE | Poster - Summary of impacted city services
Garbage & recycling, reimbursements for cancellations, property tax payments, client service centres, and much more.
Friday, March 20:
- Dr. Vera Etches / CBC Radio: “What do you want to ask Ottawa’s top doctor?”
- City working to support vulnerable residents
Wednesday, March 18:
Tuesday, March 17:
- Important information about volunteering
- Brown’s Independent adds special shopping hours for seniors and vulnerable community members
- Changes to City services to help prevent spread of COVID-19
- United Way, local health authorities, and front-line agencies coordinate community and social service response to Covid-19
- Ontario enacts declaration of emergency
- City is suspending the enforcement of overtime parking on unsigned residential streets
Monday, March 16:
- MARCH 16: Provincial recommendations for public gatherings, restaurants, etc.
- Statement from Mayor Jim Watson following a call with business leaders
- OC Transpo’s efforts to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Sunday, March 15:
Saturday, March 14:
Friday, March 13:
- City to close recreation and cultural facilities, and libraries
- NOTEBOOK: How our team is responding to COVID-19
Wednesday, March 11: