A convoy of truckers who have called themselves Canada Unity are set to arrive in Ottawa this weekend. Several participants from Ontario and nearby provinces could be here as early as tomorrow, January 28, with the majority expected to arrive sometime on Saturday, January 29. The convoy, which departed on January 24, is made up of […]
The holiday season has arrived! Here’s a guide to what’s open and closed in the Capital around Christmas and New Years. Retail All of the city’s malls will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day with some operating with modified hours on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and Boxing Day. Most grocery […]
With things slowly starting to get back to normal and more events getting the green light, that includes Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Capital. The Royal Canadian Legion will welcome attendees to the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial as long as they keep their distance and wear a mask. Other ceremonies […]
Are you excited for the Labour Day long weekend? Are you wondering how to plan your weekend errands? Here’s what’s open during the long weekend. If you’re looking to do any shopping, most retail stores will be closed on Monday. However, if you need to grab some groceries, you do have some options. The […]
The City of Ottawa opened three cooling centres Monday after Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the city. The following cooling centres are open Tuesday, August 10th from 11AM-7PM: Overbrook Community Centre, 33 Quill Street City Hall (Sports Hall of Fame), 110 Laurier Avenue West Plant Recreation Centre, 930 Somerset Street West Hot and humid conditions and […]
If you take the 174 on your daily commute, you might want to take a detour for the next few days. A section of Highway 174 will be closed both ways from August 5th at 7 pm until August 9th at 5:30 am. The section that is closed off is in Ottawa‘s east end, between […]
Mayor Jim Watson and the City of Ottawa have created a new tool to help locals book their vaccines. The vaccine wait list tool will allow eligible people to book same-day vaccination appointments. The form is available to fill out as of June 22. Currently those eligible for their first dose include: Anyone in Ottawa […]
Mayor Jim Watson dropped by the show to chat all things Covid in the city. Here is the full interview – 95.7 ELMNT FM · Jim Watson Joins Wake Up Ottawa To Talk Covid in the City
With 2021 right around the corner, and Ontario’s lockdown still in effect, here is our guide to what’s open and closed for New Years. Grocery Stores and Malls All Ontario malls closed in-person shopping until Jan 23. However, curbside pick-up and pick-up inside the malls (at designated locations by appointment) are still allowed. People may […]
COVID-19 Ottawa: Ottawa Public Health has confirmed 58 new COVID-19 cases in the Capital Tuesday. The number of active cases however, has dropped, down to 706. 6,694 cases have been recorded in Ottawa during the pandemic, with 5,671 resolved, and 317 deaths from the virus. COVID-19 Ontario: 827 new cases, and four new deaths from the […]