Penny Thompson

PLEASE READ & RT: a #FrostbiteWarning is in effect for overnight tonight and continuing until further notice. Windchill temps will drop quickly this evening & will hit -43C overnight/tomorrow morning. Stay safe, Ottawa. OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ColdWeather

PLEASE READ & RT: due to worsening weather conditions, all of our vaccination clinics, Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs, dental clinics & our Clarence Street clinics will be closing as of 1pm today (Dec 23). (1/2)

Heads up #OttCity. The Highway 174 eastbound on-ramp from northbound Montreal Road will close tonight, May 13 from 9 pm until to 5:30 am, Monday, May 16. Apologies for the late notice and thank you for your patience For details and other impacts, visit: bit.ly/3IzKLY1

#OttCity staff have assisted @OttawaPolice in cleaning up our streets and so far, six 25 cubic meter bins have been filled, with more on the way. Our teams are also removing waste and clearing debris and snow from areas not previously accessible.

Due to an ongoing police operation, please avoid Dalhousie Street to the Canal and the Mackenzie King Bridge. ~ En raison d'une opération policière en cours, veuillez éviter la rue Dalhousie vers le canal et le pont Mackenzie King.

Interprovincial Crossings: Macdonald-Cartier open; Alexandra open; Portage closed (except S/B for essential workers); Chaudière open; Champlain open. #otttraffic

A special City Council meeting will be held today, February 16 at 4 pm, to address the impacts of the ongoing demonstrations. Watch on Rogers TV or listen live: bit.ly/2H6wi9A #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

IMPORTANT: Anyone attempting to bring material supports (gas, etc.) to the demonstrators could be subject to arrest. Enforcement is underway. #ottawa #ottnews

As road closures remain in effect, buses are unable to service the downtown core. Take O-Train Line 1 if travelling downtown. For most up to date information, visit octranspo.com, @OCTranspoLive & subscribe to My Alerts: bit.ly/3ud4Kbi

Plan your #OttCity travels before heading out. Check out upcoming #OttTraffic impacts here: bit.ly/3Le0yOv You can also follow @Ottawa_Traffic for live updates.

The Rideau Centre will be CLOSED from Feb 2-6. There is no mall access between Mackenzie King Station and Rideau Station. Entrances to Rideau Station on Rideau Street remain open.

Streets in the downtown core are closed due to gridlock. There is no more room for vehicles, other than first responders. Please avoid the area.

Update: The COVID mortality rate among unvaccinated people is 25 times higher than among those with a full vaccination + a booster. This is the latest age-standardized data from Chile. [From our post with @maxcroser on death rates by vaccination status: ourworldindata.org/covid-deaths-b…]

We are issuing a Frostbite Warning. Find tips on how to prepare and read the latest PSA here: ow.ly/CtGK50Hrksi

Join us tonight from 4-8pm to pick up take home popcorn, candy, canned beers (just $6!) or even bring a sealable container to take home one of our beers on tap.

We are issuing a #FrostbiteAdvisory effective this evening and continuing into tomorrow morning. Windchill temps will drop quickly this evening & will hit -25 C overnight/tomorrow morning. Protect yourself from the cold: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Frostbite

BREAKING: Governor General Julie Payette has resigned: cbc.ca/news/politics/… #cdnpoli #ottnews #Ottawa

What businesses are allowed to open during the provincewide shutdown? Contact the hotline below before calling 3-1-1. #OttCity

Please pay attention to this call from Dr. Etches. It is vital that we limit our close contacts only to those we live with. If you have the ability to work from home, please do so. Only leave your home for essential reasons like grocery shopping, getting medication or exercise.

FYI, whoever had "potato chips" as the next threat on their 2020 bingo cards, here you go... Food Recall Warning: certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled due to possible presence of pieces of glass. More info via @InspectionCan: ow.ly/Crff30risV4