Notice from Safer Roads Ottawa
February 25th 2019
The City’s Pathway Patrol program has been around since 1997 and has helped make Ottawa’s pathways safer. Safer Roads Ottawa is looking for volunteers who love our city and want to become ambassadors of our pathways by joining the growing Pathway Patrol team. Our season runs from May to October. Whether you walk, run, roll or cycle, they would love to have you involved.
Do you ENJOY?
• Meeting new people who love being active outdoors as much as you do
• Working as part of a team and learning new skills
• Exploring new parts of this great city
• Interacting with residents to help improve their experience of using the pathways (i.e. providing helpful tips, directions, first aid and
basic bicycle repairs)
• Being a positive role model for pathway etiquette and safety
If you answered YES, then consider becoming part of our Pathway Patrol Team!
Requirements include a recent Police Records Check, First Aid Training (provided) and a commitment of 6 hours per month.
Apply today at https://goo.gl/z5ceVC.
Contact [email protected] or 613-580-2424, extension 28064 to find out more about this great program!
The City’s Pathway Patrol program has been around since 1997 and has helped make Ottawa’s pathways safer. Safer Roads Ottawa is looking for volunteers who love our city and want to become ambassadors of our pathways by joining the growing Pathway Patrol team. Our season runs from May to October. Whether you walk, run, roll or cycle, they would love to have you involved.
Do you ENJOY?
• Meeting new people who love being active outdoors as much as you do
• Working as part of a team and learning new skills
• Exploring new parts of this great city
• Interacting with residents to help improve their experience of using the pathways (i.e. providing helpful tips, directions, first aid and
basic bicycle repairs)
• Being a positive role model for pathway etiquette and safety
If you answered YES, then consider becoming part of our Pathway Patrol Team!
Requirements include a recent Police Records Check, First Aid Training (provided) and a commitment of 6 hours per month.
Apply today at https://goo.gl/z5ceVC.
Contact [email protected] or 613-580-2424, extension 28064 to find out more about this great program!
Book of Condolences to honour victims of the Westboro Station bus collision will move to Kanata
January 17, 2019
Residents of Kanata will have an opportunity to sign the Book of Condolences to honour victims of the Westboro Station bus collision and convey their sympathies to neighbours and commuters on route 269.
The Book of Condolences will be available at Eva James Memorial Community Centre starting at noon, Monday, January 21, where it will remain until end of day Sunday, January 27.
An online version of the Book of Condolences is also available on ottawa.ca until end of day Sunday, January 27.
Residents of Kanata will have an opportunity to sign the Book of Condolences to honour victims of the Westboro Station bus collision and convey their sympathies to neighbours and commuters on route 269.
The Book of Condolences will be available at Eva James Memorial Community Centre starting at noon, Monday, January 21, where it will remain until end of day Sunday, January 27.
An online version of the Book of Condolences is also available on ottawa.ca until end of day Sunday, January 27.
Westboro Station Bus Crash
January 14, 2019
Thank you to OC Transpo and Ottawa Public Health staff who were along the Transitway and at the Park & Rides this morning to assist riders during this difficult and emotional time. Our entire city has been affected by this tragic accident, and the outpouring of support I have seen offered from our community to those affected is overwhelming.
Our thoughts are with the injured, who are enduring the unimaginable physical trauma and emotional toll. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims - Bruce Thomlinson, Judy Booth, and Anja Van Beek – who are experiencing indescribable grief and loss.
If you need help or someone to talk to, please reach out. Distress Centre of Ottawa is staffed 24/7 with crisis line specialists providing confidential support 24/7. Call 613-722-6914. More information and resources here: ow.ly/buyT30nhzUN
To honour victims of the Westboro Station bus collision, a paper book of condolences is available at Jean Pigott Place at Ottawa City Hall, and a web version is available online here: https://ottawa.ca/en/book-condolences-0.
Thank you to OC Transpo and Ottawa Public Health staff who were along the Transitway and at the Park & Rides this morning to assist riders during this difficult and emotional time. Our entire city has been affected by this tragic accident, and the outpouring of support I have seen offered from our community to those affected is overwhelming.
Our thoughts are with the injured, who are enduring the unimaginable physical trauma and emotional toll. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims - Bruce Thomlinson, Judy Booth, and Anja Van Beek – who are experiencing indescribable grief and loss.
If you need help or someone to talk to, please reach out. Distress Centre of Ottawa is staffed 24/7 with crisis line specialists providing confidential support 24/7. Call 613-722-6914. More information and resources here: ow.ly/buyT30nhzUN
To honour victims of the Westboro Station bus collision, a paper book of condolences is available at Jean Pigott Place at Ottawa City Hall, and a web version is available online here: https://ottawa.ca/en/book-condolences-0.