NOTEBOOK: City staff’s response to my inquiry about aggressive dogs

Owner surrenders dog to by-law after attack

La version française suit Over the weekend we learned about a vicious dog attack on a child in our community. On Friday, a 10-year-old boy was taken to CHEO after he suffered serious injuries when the dog attacked him inside a home in the Fernbank Crossing area. Our...
Be a hydrant hero this winter!

Be a hydrant hero this winter!

(information via Ottawa By-Law) La version française suit In an emergency every second counts – and when a fire hydrant is covered in snow, crews lose precious time trying to dig it out. If a fire hydrant is located on your property, you are responsible for ensuring...
Stay safe around backyard pools

Stay safe around backyard pools

(Press release via Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition. Photo credit: Alison Sandor / Ottawa By-Law) Le français suit. With municipal beaches, wading pools, splash pads and outdoor pools set to open or already open the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is...