Category: Health
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Appear In Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents protect themselves against mosquito bites to reduce the risk from West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV).
Public Health Tracking Measles Exposure
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s fifth confirmed case of measles in 2025. The individual is believed to have acquired measles while travelling in Western Canada.
Protect Against West Nile Virus: OPH
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Ottawa Gets New Medical Officer Of Health
At a special meeting of the Ottawa Board of Health (BOH) on July 14, 2025, the Board approved the appointment of Dr. Trevor Arnason as the permanent Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Ottawa...
Needles In Westboro: Another City Hall Blunder
First the refugee housing problem solution was discussed internally but not with the public.
Ottawa’s First Measles Cases Confirmed
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019.
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