Newsletter Date Councillor’s Newsletter June 16, 2017 KEEPING YOU INFORMED
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Dear Residents, Stittsville Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Schedule 4 Coyote City Chat Recap 4 This week at City Council and Community and Protective New “Welcome to Stittsville” Sign and Flag Raising 6 Services Committee, Mayor Jim Watson and Emergency Stittsville Community Garage Sales 7 & Protective Services General Manager and Chief Anthony Di Monte provided overviews on Ottawa’s Bicycle Safety 8 efforts in addressing the ongoing issue of opioid misuse Kontinuum 9 in the City. OC Transpo Summer Service Changes 12 Outdoor Ottawa Beaches Opening this Weekend 13 As Chair of Ottawa’s Board of Health, I would like to …and more! reiterate these efforts and provide my appreciation to all of the hardworking emergency services and public health Direction de santé publique, Centre intégré de santé et de employees who are working diligently each and every services sociaux de l'Outaouais. day in the prevention of overdoses. One of the measures being taken to achieve this is
As mentioned by Mayor Watson, we need to work providing education and resources regarding the together as a community if we hope to end this public administering of naloxone to the City’s emergency services health crisis. Municipalities are increasingly engaged with including police services and all 45 Ottawa fire stations. federal and provincial governments on developing While OPH and partners are working on the front lines strategies on how best to resolve the issue. Community with education, emergency services continue working members must also play a significant role in talking about behind the scenes in tackling the root of the problem in the issue with their loved ones who may be at risk. their fight to stop the production and importation of illicit street drugs. Our response must be multi-faceted as there is no single overnight solution to address illicit opioid use. A range of With the summer comes new risks but with your active approaches must be utilized including education, engagement, Ottawa can be prepared. Ottawa Public communication, intervention, and remediation. Ottawa Health is working with security companies and festival Public Health (OPH) leads a group of community partners organizers to provide valuable “party safe” information to called the Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response reduce the risk of accidental overdose. Additionally, over Task Force that together, work to prevent overdoses in 100 local pharmacies are distributing free naloxone kits our communities. Members of the task force include with information on how to administer should you find Ottawa Public Health, Ottawa Paramedic Services, yourself in an at-risk situation this summer. For more Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Services, OC Transpo, information on naloxone, click here. For a list of The Ottawa Hospital, The Royal Ottawa Hospital, participating pharmacies, click here. Montfort Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, The
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Rideauwood I want to encourage all residents to have a safe and Addictions and Family Services, The Office of the enjoyable summer but to remain conscientious of the risks Regional Coroner, Coalition of Community Health and at hand when potentially exposed to illicit drugs. Resource Centres, Respect Pharmacy, Champlain Local Remember that anything can be laced with illicit fentanyl. Health Integration Network, Ottawa Carleton Detention For more information, I encourage you to visit Centre, Ottawa Carleton Pharmacist Association, stopoverdoseottawa.ca.
-Shad
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Prevent Overdoses at Summer Parties and Festivals
The Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response Task Force is reminding residents to party safely while celebrating throughout the summer festival season. The Task Force advises that overdoses, whether from drugs, alcohol or a combination of both, are preventable. There is also an increased risk of alcohol and drug-facilitated sexual assaults at large events.
Ottawa sees over 30 drug overdose deaths every year, and the number of emergency department visits related to accidental drug overdoses nearly doubled from 2009 to 2015. In Ottawa in 2016, there was an average of 22 emergency department visits per week for life-threatening drug overdoses.
To lower the risk of overdose and sexual assault, the Task Force is working with festival organizers, security companies and first aid providers, as well as providing festival goers with safe partying tips.
Don’t mix drugs with other substances like alcohol. Using more than one drug at a time increases the risk of overdose. Stay hydrated with water and take breaks from dancing to prevent dehydration and overheating. Don’t accept drinks (even water) from people you don’t know - there is increased risk of alcohol and drug-facilitated sexual assaults at large festivals. Speak up! Don’t be afraid to say you feel unsafe or don’t feel well. Seek help from your friends, first aid providers or festival support staff. Plan a safe ride home before you go out – have a designated driver, plan your bus route or your cab ride before going out.
Festival goers who choose to use drugs should:
Never use without others present– stay with friends you trust and keep an eye on each other Go slow if you are using a new substance; Know the signs of an overdose and call 911 - an overdose is always a medical emergency; Carry naloxone – it is a medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose;
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If you witness an overdose, call 911 immediately. Administer first aid, give naloxone and if you are on festival grounds, send someone to get festival medical staff.
The Task Force also reminds festival goers that counterfeit pills in Ottawa have tested positive for fentanyl, which is an opioid that is approximately 50-100 times stronger than morphine. Getting “street drugs” from a non-medical source such as a friend, ordering online, or from a drug dealer is very risky and potentially life-threatening. There is no way to know what is actually in them or how toxic they may be. Partying at festivals doesn't have to include drug use.
Festival goers should also be familiar with the signs of an opioid overdose, which include:
Breathing will be slow or absent Lips and nails are blue Person is not moving Person may be choking Person will make gurgling or snoring sounds Person can’t be woken up Skin feels cold and clammy Pupils are tiny (also known as pinpoint)
The Task Force is working with festival organizers to reduce harms to festival goers, including facilitating training to first aid attendants and other first responders on overdose prevention, opioids and naloxone administration. You can get a take-home naloxone kit for free from pharmacies and other agencies in Ottawa. For more about overdoses and how to prevent them, visit StopOverdoseOttawa.ca
Extendicare Long-Term Home Public Consultation
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is reviewing the issuance of a license undertaking to Extendicare for the development of a replacement long-term care home (currently a 240-bed home located at 2179 Elmira Drive) to 5731 Hazeldean Rd.
As part of the licensing process, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is holding a public consultation meeting on Tuesday, June 27th from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Algonquin College Banquet Room, the details of which are attached here. Residents are also welcome to submit their comments in writing prior to the event with subject line “Project #18-017” by mail to: Director under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Licensing and Policy Branch 1075 Bay Street, 11th Floor
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Toronto, ON, M5S 2B1 Email: [email protected]
The public meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to share their feedback with the Ministry who will take it into consideration when making the licensing decision. Representatives from Extendicare will be there and made available for questions from the attendees if there are any.
I hope that interested residents take the time to share their thoughts on this project. Stittsville Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Schedule
With warmer weather upon us, the City of Ottawa is proceeding to clean out Sanitary Sewers across communities. Upon my office request I have been provided a list of Stittsville streets scheduled for cleaning next week June 19-23 which you can find attached here.
In cases where previous backflow may have occurred, affected households should be cognizant to ensure that toilet lids are kept closed during this time.
For more information related to the wastewater collection system and system cleaning, please visit http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/wastewater-and-sewers/wastewater- collection-and-treatment
As more updates come regarding the rest of Stittsville, I will be certain to include them in my upcoming weekly electronic newsletters.
Coyote Information City Chat Recap
On Monday, June 12th, as part of my City Chats as Stittsville Councillor, I had the pleasure of hosting a Coyote Information Session at the Ottawa Public Library along with Dr. Nick Stow from the City’s Planning, Infrastructure & Economic Development Department.
Approximately 30 residents were in attendance for the event and Dr. Stow did an excellent job conveying information pertaining to urban coyotes in the context of Stittsville suburban neighbourhoods.
Some of the information discussed at greater lengths which was previously provided in my weekly newsletter includes:
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Coyotes or “coy-wolves” in our community of Stittsville are considered a very low risk to the safety of residents The animals have likely been in the vicinity of Stittsville for many years and have not created a threat or risk to public safety The presence of coyotes is important to maintain a healthy eco-system and keep the rodent population low and at a healthy rate Coyotes that have been sighted near residents’ homes are most likely scavenging for food. Since Stittsville is considered a rural/suburban community there are many areas that are natural and provide coyotes with a water source and an abundance of small mice, chipmunks, and rabbits Residents should continue to enjoy running, walking, cycling, and allowing their children to play along the walking paths, the Trans-Canada Trail, and natural areas in the community Residents are encouraged, however, to keep dogs on a leash while walking them in these areas Residents are encouraged to limit any kind of feeding they may provide in their backyard (i.e. picking up fallen fruit from any fruit trees in the yard, keeping garbage organized and properly sealed, etc.) Urban coyotes have a living space of up to 5 km2 Having the animals removed from the area is only possible by means of lethal trapping or hunting and would probably result in another pack of coyotes re-occupying the area within the year The City has no jurisdiction in the removal of wildlife and the Province strongly advocates against it given that these animals are a considerably low risk to public safety and help to maintain a strong healthy eco-system
For those interested, you can also visit this brochure on “Living with Coyotes” courteously provided to my office by the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre.
I would like to take a moment to thank Dr. Stow for taking the time to provide this information as well as all residents who came out to learn more about the natural biological environment surrounding Stittsville. For more information, you can also email me at [email protected] and I would be happy to share your requests with Dr. Stow for his expertise.
CHEO Telethon Recap
On Sunday June 11th, I had the privilege of joining the CHEO Foundation team answering phones to receive pledges in the 34th annual edition of the CHEO Telethon. This year’s telethon was a record- breaking success with the final total of $8,727,897 raised!
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Funds raised will help CHEO purchase specialized medical equipment, make much needed renovations within the hospital, and conduct life-saving research in areas such as cancer, youth mental health and childhood obesity. Proceeds will also help improve the “kid-friendly” nature of the hospital by purchasing games, toys and crafts to make a patient’s stay at CHEO as comfortable as possible.
I would like to thank Mayor Jim Watson and my Councillor colleagues, Jody Mitic, Mark Taylor, Tim Tierney, Riley Brockington, and Allan Hubley, as well as MP Mona Fortier, MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP Lisa Macleod and everyone else that participated in taking the calls including residents of Stittsville. Thanks as well go to everyone who supported the CHEO Telethon either through volunteering, donations, or both.
Congratulations to all of the staff and volunteers for such an amazing year! To learn more about CHEO services and upcoming events that are held to help support the Foundation you can visit here.
New “Welcome to Stittsville Sign” and Flag Raising Ceremony
I am happy to share that my office has been in coordination with the owners of the Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence and the Kavanagh family (owners of the former landmark Stittsville Flea Market) in presenting an exciting new contribution to the community taking place June 24th from 12:30-2:00 PM.
A number of enhancements will be revealed in the unused green City space located at the intersection of Hazeldean Road and Stittsville Main Street– at no cost to taxpayers. These enhancements include the construction of a 40-foot flag pole to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, and the installation of a new, bilingual Welcome to Stittsville sign.
My office and the owners of the Hazeldean Gardens both felt that this was a great initiative to demonstrate Canadian pride particularly with this year’s sesquicentennial celebrations in full swing. I suggested that a Canadian flag integrated at the center of our community would be a welcome addition to Stitsville; this idea progressed when the developers offered to install the flag pole in the available green space.
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An RCMP officer will be present and BeaverTails Ottawa is supporting the event by providing free BeaverTail pastries to those in attendance.
I would like to thank both the Hazeldean Gardens as well as the Kavanagh family for supporting these welcome contributions to our community. The Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence looks forward to their grand opening in 2018.
I hope that many residents are available to make it out as we #flyourflag just in time for Canada Day! Please join us for this special occasion.
Stittsville Community Garage Sales
Garage Sale season in Stittsville is in full swing and here are just some of the multi-block sales organized by just some of our wonderful community volunteers and community associations!
More details are available on the event posters below. Some of the garage sales announced thus far for June include: Jackson Trails (north of Hazeldean Rd at Stittsville Main St) – June 17th Sable Run (south of Westridge) – June 24th and 25th
For an easy reference map of the communities in Stittsville, please click here.
If you are holding a community garage sale this summer, please do not hesitate to send me the details of your event at [email protected] and I would be happy to share the message in my newsletter. Welcoming Week Breakfast
I would like to invite all residents to a breakfast reception taking place at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W) to launch “Welcoming Ottawa Week 2017”. The event takes place Tuesday, June 20th from 7:30-9:00 AM.
Welcoming Ottawa Week is organized by Mayor Jim Watson’s office in coordination with the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP). It is an annual festival that celebrates the contributions of all residents (old and new) in making our city a diverse and welcoming community to those who are new to our city as well as the contributions of immigrants.
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Stittsville-resident, Murilo Torres, will be acting as one of the week’s ambassadors as he represents Stittsville and Ottawa as a whole in welcoming others.
RSVPs can be made here and accommodation requests are encouraged to be advised in advance. I hope that many residents are able to join this event and celebrate what it is that makes us courteous and welcoming to strangers throughout this, and every week. Bicycle Safety
Wednesday, June 21st is summer solstice and with summer comes activities such as running, walking, and cycling outside. As you enjoy the warm weather, I would like to provide a gentle reminder to all residents to please be conscientious of the rules of the road.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, bicycles are considered vehicles and must obey the same rules and regulations when travelling to their end destinations. As such, coming to a complete stop at Stop signs/Red Lights and ensuring that both bicycle and rider are visible when travelling are vital rules of the road that cyclists must adhere to. Moreover, when faced with one of the City’s new pedestrian crossovers, cyclists face the same responsibilities as drivers and must stop until pedestrians are safely crossed. When a cyclist would like to utilize a pedestrian crossover, they must first dismount and walk their bike across for safety purposes.
I would like to take this moment to point out a young Stittsville resident who was recently mentioned on social media for their exemplary use of bicycle safety practices:
“A positive shout out to the youngster I saw riding a pale blue bike with matching blue helmet. in the morning, who crossed Hazeldean from Kittiwake to West Ridge at the lights... firstly, wearing the helmet and then got off the bike and walked it through the crosswalk and then got back on! Great teaching by parents and excellent work by the youngster. :-)”
To whomever this young resident is, thank you, you are an excellent role model for Stittsville cyclists.
Should any resident have a concern regarding violations of the rules of the road, I would encourage you to make a report online to the OPS at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/Online-
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Reporting.asp. The more reports the police receive regarding traffic violations at a certain area, or on a certain street, the more justification they have in deploying officers to monitor the location.
Alternatively, I would also encourage residents to submit their stories of other young exemplary Stittsville residents who practise safety on our roads. Please email your stories and shout-outs to [email protected].
Kontinuum – An Ottawa2017 Underground Multimedia Experience Event in the LRT Tunnel
https://vimeo.com/221635570
Ottawa2017 is in full swing and free tickets are now available for the next signature event, providing a first-hand look at the brand new Light Rail Transit (LRT) Tunnel.
Kontinuum is an immersive multimedia production, created by Ottawa 2017 and Moment Factory, and it unfolds in the future Lyon Light Rail Transit (LRT) station. Visitors descend deep underground into an anomaly in the fabric of reality where invisible frequencies take on physical dimension. Elevate your senses and awaken your imagination in this journey where two realms collide.
The story premise for Kontinuum is that a crevice in the fabric of reality was discovered during excavation of the LRT tunnel. Since this discovery, inexplicable electromagnetic waves have been appearing in and around the tunnel, captivating the imagination of passersby. It is an immersive, dynamic and moving experience, using the full 500-metre length of the station, where participants will be exposed to the hidden frequencies of the material world.
Using technology in creative ways to highlight the architecture in the Confederation Line’s Lyon Station, this is a fantastic opportunity to get a first look at Ottawa’s new Confederation Line tunnel prior to its launch in 2018.
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Operating Hours run July 16th to September 14th from 10 am to 10 pm daily and free tickets are available at https://www.ticketmaster.ca/venueartist/402694/2276370
I highly encourage all residents to enjoy this thrilling opportunity to dive deep into Ottawa’s past, present, and future.
For more information, please visit http://www.ottawa2017.ca/events/signature-events/kontinuum/
City Manager’s Award of Distinction
The City Manager’s Award of Distinction ceremony was held at the Shaw Center on Friday June 16th. This award recognizes and celebrates the exceptional contribution, dedication and exemplary service of our employees and is the highest distinction one can receive through the Employee Recognition Program.
Recognition is one of the most effective ways to reinforce an organization’s culture, support its objectives and retain its top performers. Employees who know they are appreciated create an energy that is invaluable to any organization. The result is an energized workforce and high performance teams.
It was my office’s pleasure to nominate Rebecca Anderson, Program and Project Management Officer in the Planning Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, for an award recognizing her efforts when she took on the task of the street renaming project for Stittsville as a part of the street name review that was taking place across the City.
Despite being a very difficult project and encountering resistance from the community, Rebecca sought out innovative and creative solutions to address initial concerns and create support for the project.
Rebecca worked with a wide range of stakeholders, including community residents, businesses and City councillors to develop a process that encouraged people to provide their input into making decisions.
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Her dedication to the project far surpassed the requirements of the City and the end result was overwhelming support from the community. Rebecca demonstrated care and compassion as well as a community-focused mindset in her approach. She successfully demonstrated the importance of community engagement.
Rebecca collaborated with staff in other departments to develop solutions for this project and undertook a significant leadership role during the project. She exemplifies how to work collectively for the benefit of our residents.
The City of Ottawa is committed to recognizing and honouring employees such as Rebecca who contribute to the success of the organization.
Congratulations to all employees who were nominated and awarded for their commitment and dedication.
City of Ottawa secures funding for Stage 2 LRT
Today at the Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility, I was pleased to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Infrastructure Minister Bob Chiarelli, Mayor Jim Watson, and my councillor colleagues where the Government of Canada announced its financial support for the Stage 2 LRT project.
The federal government has pledged to contribute up to $1.09 billion in total eligible costs to Stage 2 through their long term plan, Investing in Canada. This is in addition to the over $67 million the federal government committed to Stage 2 through the first phase of the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund last year.
These funds, in addition to the $1 billion plus 50 per cent of the cost associated with extending the O-Train system to the Ottawa airport and from Place d’Orléans to Trim already promised by MPP Chiarelli and the Province Ontario, is an integral step to ensuring that Stage 2 LRT will officially be moving forward.
The remainder of the LRT costs, approximately $1 billion, will be covered by the City of Ottawa as part of our committed portion to the project.
Once complete, Stage 2 will bring 70 per cent of Ottawa residents within five kilometers of efficient, clean and reliable rail service with the capability of carrying an estimated 24,000 riders per hour per
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I am thrilled to share this news with all residents as it means that LRT will be taking one step closer to Stittsville where the Stage 3 hub is currently planned for.
I would like to thank Prime Minister Trudeau and the members of the Ottawa caucus in the federal government for this investment in Canada’s capital region. I would also like to pass along my thanks to MPP Chiarelli and local provincial caucus members for their contributions to local infrastructure. Finally, I would like to thank Mayor Watson and my colleagues along with our municipal transportation staff for all of their hard work in making these efforts a reality.
#getreadyforrail, Ottawa!
OC Transpo Summer Service Changes
OC Transpo has provided an overview of the Summer 2017 transit service changes that will start on Sunday, June 25.
These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular schedule adjustments, which take place four times a year – April, June, September and December.
The summer service changes include two types of modifications: Service adjustments as part of the transition to the 2018 Network; and, Other service adjustments.
Modifications to the OC Transpo’s transit system will be made in several phases in preparation for the opening of the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018. The modifications are intended to help ease the changes that will be experienced by customers once the Confederation Line is launched.
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As with the renumbering of the 96 to the 61 and the 93 to the 62 in April, new route numbers that are consistent with the Bus Service Identification report received by the Transit Commission in June 2016 will continue to be introduced in phases.
The following table lists the route number changes that will be made this summer as part of the continuing roll-out of the new route numbering plan. As new route numbers are introduced, they will be categorized into the new service types, with each service type having its own distinctive colour and symbol that provides information on the service offered.
OTHER SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
Hurdman Station Service at Hurdman Station will be relocated from the temporary bus loop at the east side of the station to the new bus platform, adjacent to the platforms for the O-Train Confederation Line.
New service in Barrhaven New Route 179 will provide peak-period service for the new office and retail locations at CitiGate, west of Strandherd. Current Route 170 will be extended to serve the CitiGate development and to better serve residential areas along Maravista Drive and Kennevale Drive between Cedarview Road
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Free service on Canada Day Transit is the best option for travelling to Canada Day festivities downtown and across the city with free service all day on OC Transpo and Para Transpo. A special schedule will operate on July 1, with additional service during the day and after the fireworks.
Paper passes are being discontinued June is the last month for Adult paper passes. Starting in July, adult passes must be purchased on Presto. July will be the last month for senior and community paper passes. Customers can visit an OC Transpo Customer Service Centre or City of Ottawa Client Service Centre to purchase their Presto card. Customers can also go online at prestocard.ca or call 1-877-378-6123 to order their Presto card. Visit octranspo.com for more information.
Outdoor Ottawa Beaches Opening this Weekend
The hot weather is upon us and this weekend, I am happy to share that three of Ottawa’s outdoor beaches are set to open!
Britannia, Westboro and Mooney’s Bay will be open as of Saturday, June 17th until Sunday, August 27th with lifeguards on duty from 12:00-7:00 PM.
Ottawa Public Health monitors recreational water quality seven days a week at the City’s supervised beaches. Daily water quality results will be available at ottawapublichealth.ca, via Twitter at @ottawahealth or by calling 613-580-2424 ext. 13219. If high levels of bacteria are found, a no- swim advisory is issued and tweeted (@ottawahealth). Site signage and flags at each beach will also indicate whether a no-swim advisory is in effect.
Occasionally a no swim advisory will be issued following a heavy rainfall. Surface run off from waste and other surface contaminants can potentially raise e coli levels in the water after high rain fall amounts.
High water has delayed the preparation of Petrie Island beach. As such, residents are asked to stay away from Petrie Island until maintenance equipment has been removed and lifeguards are on duty.
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Swimming pools, wading pools, and splash pads are also available within the City to help you cool off this summer.
Most outdoor pools will open June 17, depending on location. Wading pools will open June 29 or July 4, depending on location. Each wading pool will also host a free special event during the summer. For site specific schedule information please visit ottawa.ca. Splash pads are now open and will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through to September. Please contact 3-1-1 to report a splash pad that is not working.
I highly encourage all residents to take an opportunity this summer to get out and beat the heat while having some fun in the sun. Remember to follow water safety rules and practice sun safety.
#HaveYourSay: Marketing of unhealthy foods to children and youth
In my role as Chair of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), I am happy to share that OPH has launched a public consultation asking residents, businesses and sports groups to ‘have their say’ on marketing of unhealthy food and beverage to children and youth in our communities.
The results of the consultation will help OPH better understand what Ottawa residents think about marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children and youth in Ottawa and will be used to guide future public health work in this area.
A bilingual survey is now available online until August 14, 2017. In addition to the survey, residents are invited to participate in a live Facebook chat on June 21, 2017. The live chat will run from 8:00am to 3:00pm with a special noon hour presentation with guest speaker Mr. Manuel Arango,
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Director of Health Policy at the Heart and Stroke Foundation to discuss their report “The kids are not alright: How the food and beverage industry is marketing our children and youth to death”.
OPH invites all Ottawa business and industry organizations, and sports and child-focused groups to contact OPH should they wish to participate in a focus group on marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children and youth. Interested parties can do so by emailing [email protected].
Other opportunities to provide feedback on this public consultation include calling the OPH Information Line at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656),written submission via email to [email protected], regular mail, and via social media networks on Facebook and Twitter.
I highly encourage all residents to take a moment to provide their feedback as this is an important issue regarding how unhealthy foods and drinks are promoted to our youth. By providing feedback, you are helping to shape the healthy eating habits for children not only today but in the future of Ottawa.
I would like to thank OPH for pursuing this excellent initiative and also thank all residents for contributing your time to complete the survey. Thank you.
For additional information, please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca.
Be Wary of Door-to-Door Marketing Scams
I would like to remind all residents to be vigilant of door- to-door marketing scams in the area particularly by individuals claiming to be affiliated with City of Ottawa’s water filtration unit.
Remember:
City employees do not contact residents to sell products or services. Except for emergency situations, any visits that may require access to homes or businesses by City staff are scheduled in advance. Residents are provided with advance notice of projects that may impact them.
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All employees requesting access to homes have City-issued photo identification cards.
The drinking water delivered to Ottawa residents exceeds all federal and provincial health-based water quality guidelines and standards. Ottawa’s drinking water has already been rated by the
Ministry of the Environment as being among the safest in the world and it is continually tested to ensure those high standards are maintained.
Residents who are directly contacted by persons claiming to be City employees for City business are asked to check identification, and, if concerns remain, contact the City prior to allowing access.
Please report any suspicious, unsolicited calls or visits to the Ottawa Police Services by visiting calling 613-236-1222 (ext 7300) or online at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/Online-
Reporting.asp.
To learn more avoid possible scams and how to avoid them, click here.
Special events this weekend will impact traffic around Ottawa
Residents and visitors travelling around town this weekend are advised that there will be traffic impacts as a result of special events and activities. Travelers can find the full list of impacts on the traffic report on the City’s website.
Some of these traffic impacts include:
Heavy traffic around the Canada Aviation and Space Museum is expected this Saturday and Sunday due to the Red Bull Global Rallycross event happening there. Ticket holders are encouraged to park at La Cité Collégiale and ride the free shuttle to the Museum. There will be no parking along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, which will not close this Sunday for NOKIA’s Sunday Bike Days.
Main Street Re-opening Celebration – Main Street will be closed to traffic Saturday, June 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., between Hazel Street and Clegg Street, for a community event marking the completion of the Main Street renewal project. During the closure, OC Transpo buses will be detoured.
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The area around Dow’s Lake and Preston Street will be impacted by heavy traffic due to two major events happening there this weekend. o Races taking place around Dow’s Lake as part of the Ottawa International Triathlon Weekend will affect traffic with road closures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Details can be found on the event’s website. o Preston Street and nearby roads will be closed as part of Italian Week, from Friday, June 16 at 4 p.m., until Sunday, June 18 at midnight. The Italian Car Parade on Saturday and the Preston Street Bicycle Races on Sunday will also cause delays due to closures and detours. A full list of road closures and impacts for Italian Week can be found on the City’s traffic report.
Glowfair – Glowfair Festival takes place June 16 and 17 and a number of street closures will be in place around Bank Street, between Slater and James. Find all the details on the City’s traffic report.
Carivibe – Trim Road, between Jeane-d’Arc Boulevard and the bridge to Petrie Island, will close this Saturday, June 17 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. as part of Carivibe celebrations. Eastbound St. Joseph Boulevard, from Orléans Boulevard to Prestone Drive, will also be closed for the event’s parade on Saturday from noon until 1:30 p.m. Access to businesses on the south side of St. Joseph Boulevard will be maintained. Find the full list of affected roads on the City’s traffic report.
NOKIA Sunday Bike Days - The Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and Colonel By Drive will be closed to motorists this Sunday, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway will remain open this Sunday.
I encourage all residents to plan their route prior to travelling downtown this weekend. Using transit to get to and from these events is a great idea to travel hassle-free and OC Transpo’s Travel Planner can help you find the best route to your destination.
Civil Engineering Exhibition at City Hall
In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, I would like to invite residents to peruse a Civil Engineering Exhibition that will be hosted at City Hall in partnership with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), the University of Ottawa and the University of New Brunswick.
Now until July 15th, the exhibit will celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary by showcasing instrumental infrastructure from across the country in a series of posters, videos and displays, including some of Ottawa’s preeminent civil engineering projects: The Vimy Memorial Bridge
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Lansdowne The Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel (CSST) The Confederation Line Stage 2 Light Rail Transit City Archives are also providing stories and pictures on: The construction of the Queensway across Ottawa The Wellington Viaduct Old City Hall (at Green Island – Rideau Falls) The Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC) A report done by Thomas C. Keefer – Water Supply for the City of Ottawa 1869, and some calculation and surveying instruments used at the beginning of 20th century and in 1960s for the construction of the Queensway I encourage all residents interested in Ottawa’s rich history to visit the exhibition and I hope you enjoy the showcase. This is a great opportunity to highlight the innovative work we have done to build the vital infrastructure of Ottawa, while exploring the important contributions of civil engineers to building our country and our city.
For more information, please visit https://cscehistory.ca/building-canada/
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Ottawa Board of Health – Monday, June 19, 5 p.m., Champlain Room Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report Public Health Support for Actions that Promote Reconciliation and Advance Indigenous Health Equity: Update Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Immunization Strategy Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Plan to Foster Mental Health in Our Community Legalization of Cannabis – A Public Health Approach to Minimize Harms of Use Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention – Overview and Update 2017 Operating Budget Q1 – Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report
Environment and Climate Protection Committee – Tuesday, June 20, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Status Update – Environment and Climate Protection Committee Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending June 13, 2017 Baseline Woodroffe Stormwater Management Pond Class Environmental Assessment
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Urban Forest Management Plan Backflow Prevention Program - Implementation Update Surface Water Quality Report
Ottawa Public Library Board – Tuesday, June 20, 5 p.m., Champlain Room
Transit Commission – Wednesday, June 21, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Status Update – Transit Commission Motions and Inquiries for the Period Ending June 14, 2017 Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects - Transit
Audit Committee – Thursday, June 22, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Office of the Auditor General – Report on the Audit of Light Rail Transit Planning and Change Management – Final Report Office of the Auditor General – Report on the Investigation into the Giver 150 Playground at Mooney’s Bay Park Office of the Auditor General – Report on the Investigation into Three Reported Client Service Centres Deposit Shortages Office of the Auditor General – Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline