The City has published a new fact sheet outlining the various measures different levels of government have made available to those in financial distress as a result of the pandemic. View those in the PDF below.
Office of Councillor Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward, Ottawa | (613) 580-2485 | jeff@kitchissippiward.ca
29
Mar
OC Transpo service adjustments
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This afternoon, Council received the memo below from OC Transpo management.
The purpose of this memo is to provide an update about upcoming changes to bus service. On Monday, we will be adjusting conventional bus service across the network to reflect lower customer volumes, while maintaining space for safe physical distancing for the protection of our customers and staff.
27
Mar
Emergency numbers during pandemic
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If you or someone you know is experiencing distress as a result of the pandemic, the attached .pdf has numbers to call to get information related to food security, isolation and financial help.
25
Mar
Coronavirus Council presentations
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Both Ottawa Public Health's Dr. Etches and City Manager Steve Kanellakos made presentations today at Council on the coronavirus. For ease of accessing those, I've posted those here. I have also posted the Mayor's declaration of a state of emergency in the City.
22
Mar
Update on novel coronavirus: speaking notes – Dr. Vera Etches
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This afternoon, Dr. Etches was available to the media as part of their regular media briefings. Councillors and the public have been provided with her introductory written speaking notes, provided here. Of note is her focus on eliminating non-essential trips out of the home.
Good afternoon, everyone. Bonjour.
22
Mar
OPH guidance for multi-unit dwellings
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Ottawa Public Health has this morning issued guidance for multi-unit like condos and rental apartments. I've attached those to this post below.
20
Mar
Supporting our most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Community and Social Services staff are working hard to protect the most vulnerable within the community. As part of our mandate to provide essential services to residents, we are actively assessing the needs of the community during the COVID-19 outbreak and working in collaboration with our community and our partners.
19
Mar
Ward Boundary Review Update
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As you may be are aware, Round one of public consultation is receiving input on the City’s current ward boundaries from residents, key stakeholders and Members of Council. This consultation continues until April 3, 2020, with the following changes being implemented in consideration of the COVID-19 response:
Remaining Round one in-person public consultation meetings and stakeholder sessions are cancelled
18
Mar
Interim Property Tax Grace Period for All Property Owners / Programme de report des impôts fonciers en raison de difficultés financières
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M E M O / N O T E D E S E R V I C E
The purpose of this memo is to inform Mayor and Council of several measures Revenue Services is implementing to assist residents and small businesses as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.
17
Mar
City update on Covid-19
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Changes to City services to help prevent spread of COVID-19