A new report says soaring demand for ambulances is crippling the Ottawa Paramedic Service’s resources and putting the lives of patients at risk — particularly those most in need of urgent care.
Medical delays raise alarms
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‘Key’ dig begins in bid to clean river
Ottawa Riverkeeper Meredith Brown, shown on the river's shore near the Rideau Canal headlocks, said untreated water adds pathogens and viruses to the river that pose a public health risk. Brea Elford, Centretown NewsThe City of Ottawa is set to begin construction on a major project to help preserve the Ottawa River: an enhanced system of giant pipes and tanks designed to prevent raw sewage from reaching the waterway.
Task force to take on road safety
Transport Canada is looking to make city streets safer for cyclists such as those in downtown Ottawa. Anna Carroll, Centretown NewsTransport Canada recently announced a plan to study safety measures aimed at reducing road accidents involving cyclists, pedestrians and heavy trucks in Canadian cities.
CCOC goes green on Arlington Ave.
Imagine a building so energy efficient, that you can heat it with a candle and cool it with an ice cube. Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation is using this illustration to demonstrate how environmentally sustainable its next planned series of interconnected housing units will be.