The Glens Community Association has received several complaints about dogs being unleashed in our area. As you know, every community has a leash law that requires dogs to be kept on a leash when on public property. This is to protect you, the public and your dog. Even socialized dogs have moments in which they are in a bad mood. Dogs are dogs and even the nicest one may have a day off, because something bothers them, or they dislike the attitude of another dog. While some dog

Good afternoon, Friday is our typical newsletter day and you can expect to receive a newsletter this Friday as per usual, however, I would like to get a note out to residents today as well. In addition to being your Councillor, as many of you know, I also wear the hat of being the Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health and there were significant developments today in relation to the Province’s response to COVID-19. This email will provide you with the latest information. I urge

All of Ontario will move into a lockdown on Boxing Day in a bid to curb climbing COVID-19 case numbers and spare hospitals and their intensive care units from being inundated in January. The lockdown will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 26 and remain in place until at least Jan. 23, 2021 in the 27 public health units that comprise southern Ontario. In the seven public health units in Ontario's north, where daily case numbers have been significantly lower, the lockdown is set to e

Dear Glens Resident, We are facing an unusual holiday without our extended families, unable to see our friends or interact with the wider world. It may be a lonely and a difficult time for many people. As the pandemic affects the globe, we look for kindness and inspiration while we prioritize health and safety of ourselves, our families, and friends. This spring the pandemic caught most of us unprepared in many ways, but with neighbours helping neighbours, we got through the

Our social lives are filled with ritualistic touching: from hugs to high fives to pinky-swears. These acts of interpersonal contact create feelings of connection between people—both literally and psychologically—but they also give pathogens an efficient way to move from person to person. In this time of social distancing, what kinds of greetings should we use? What makes one kind of greeting more infectious than another? What actions can we take to feel close, even when we mu

The Glens Tennis Club is Gradually Returning to Tennis This notification is being sent to 2019 Glens Tennis Members. If you are a new member, please visit: https://glenstennisclub.ca The Province is currently in Stage 1 of reopening; the City of Ottawa refers to it as Phase 1 . The Glens Tennis Club will follow the directives set forth by the City as well as adopt some of the recommendations from Tennis Canada and the Ontario Tennis Association. Our aim is to ensure the saf

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all city park facilities and park equipment are now closed until further notice. Only walkthroughs are permitted – while respecting physical (social) distancing. Sports fields and courts The amenities and spaces that are closed for use include: Public sports fields – including those located at recreation facilities Ball diamonds Basketball and tennis courts These types of spaces and amenities encourage group gatherings and usage, which go against

OC Transpo is reminding transit users of upcoming changes to its services that will start after the weekend. Because of COVID-19 Ottawa's public transit is experiencing a dip in customer volume — about 70 to 90 per cent — and it's forcing the bus, O-Train and Para Transpo services to scale back, with some services being cancelling altogether. The service changes will start Monday and may result in longer walks, wait times, travel times and/or additional transfers, general man

There is currently no evidence that suggests the transmission of COVID-19 from humans to pets, or vice versa. See a list of common household cleaners and learn how you can use them safely around your pets. Please read tips on how to keep your pet entertained while you're working from home. Stay prepared by: Identifying a trusted individual who can care for your pet(s) in the event that you or someone in your household becomes ill and requires special care.Gathering and storin