Ottawa Covid Restrictions

• Here’s how Ottawa’s new COVID-19 measures overlap with Ontario’s restrictions

  Ottawa's medical officer of health is writing a letter of instruction to local businesses putting capacity limits of 50 per cent on a number of settings.

  Health

  Dec 17, 2021
  
• Ottawa kids still at risk over holidays despite COVID-19 vaccine progress: Etches

  Ottawa's Dr. Vera Etches is warning parents of young kids that even if they've gotten a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, their children remain vulnerable this holiday.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2021
  
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• Here’s what’s open and closed on the Civic Holiday in Ottawa

  Here's a list of stores and activities that are open, closed or operating on different hours in Ottawa on Aug. 2, the Civic Holiday in Ontario.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 29, 2021
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• COVID-19: No vaccination proof required as Ottawa reopens city rec facilities in Step 3

  Starting Friday, July 16, weight and cardio rooms, fitness programs and indoor sport activities at select city facilities will reopen with capacity limits in place.

  Health

  Jul 14, 2021
• Orderly Canada Day sees fewer calls to Ottawa bylaw officers than in 2020

  Ottawa's bylaw department says the overall number of calls for service were down 21 per cent year-over-year on Canada Day in 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Crime

  Jul 2, 2021
• Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa on Canada Day

  Ottawa will enter Step 2 of Ontario's COVID-19 reopening plan the day before Canada Day, offering a slight expansion of permitted activities on July 1.

  Consumer

  Jun 30, 2021
• Increased police presence at Ottawa beaches, parks, ByWard Market over weekend

  Ottawa police and bylaw officers will have a stepped up presence at parks and in the downtown core over the weekend as the city beings to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2021
• Victoria Day: Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa over the May long weekend

  Here's a list of what's expected to be open and closed on Victoria Day 2021 in Ottawa as some outdoor activities reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Lifestyle

  May 21, 2021
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• COVID-19: Ottawa opening splash pads ahead of long weekend, kids not required to wear masks

  Ottawa Public Health has ruled that splash pads are similar to playground equipment when it comes to opening up under Ontario's stay-at-home order.

  Health

  May 19, 2021
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• Closing more businesses could prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, Ottawa’s top doc says

  Ottawa's medical officer of health believes a tighter list of which businesses can open will reduce chances for COVID-19 to spread.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2021