The law is changing for carbon monoxide alarms As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require increased carbon monoxide (CO) alarm detection in residential occupancies and care occupancies. CO is a silent killer: it’s colourless, odourless, tasteless and can be deadly when inhaled in high concentrations. It’s produced when fuels like wood, gas, oil, or propane don’t burn completely. Without proper ventilation, CO can build up indoors, making a working ca

We had a call on Tuesday (Sept 9) from a resident whose well has run dry, not far from our Ward 5 office in Kinburn. There's a chance...

Ottawa Public Health is hosting a one-day COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinic in West Carleton March. Appointments are not required at...

Many homes in Ontario must have a working carbon monoxide alarm, but which homes? And where should they be located in your home? Read on...

Effective October 28, 2024, flu vaccines and the updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for all residents aged 6 months and older at no...

Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC) is hosting their annual one-day training summit for mentors of rural youth on...

West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is advising individuals to stay safe during the upcoming solar eclipse and to be aware of the risks associated...

This week (January 15-19) marks the 47th annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to...

Ottawa Public Health recognizes that navigating the healthcare system can be complex, and barriers to access can have significant impacts...

Protect yourself against the flu and COVID-19 by getting your vaccines Ottawa Public Health (OPH) recommends that everyone 6 months and...

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has extended a multi-day heat warning due to the temperatures and humidex being very high....

Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. There are many public places residents and visitors can cool off in Ottawa and also...

A Special Air Quality Statement has been jointly issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Ontario Ministry of...

Drowning Prevention/Water Safety Summer is upon us and pools, beaches and water parks are now open. Did you know that drowning can occur...

Ottawa – Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality for the Ottawa region due to wildfire smoke. As a result, the City of Ottawa...

There are two mobile immunization clinics taking place in our Ward on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 and Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at the West...

State of Ottawa’s Health 2023 Report Monitoring the health status of the growing population in Ottawa provides valuable information to...

Air Quality Update for the Ottawa Region – June 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m. OPH continues to monitor the air quality impacts caused by the...

Special Air Quality Statement in effect due to wildfire smoke A Special Air Quality Statement has been jointly issued by Environment and...