Highlights

There are two ways volunteers can help out with the post-storm cleanup through the City of Ottawa.

Following the weather event, some hospitals were without power and relied on backup generators until power was restored.

Those with MS, which amounts to over 90,000 Canadians, are a part of the immunocompromised population who have been seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

OCDSB officials, however, still strongly encourage mask wearing even if the mandate is lifted.

In a letter sent to parents and guardians of Béatrice-Desloges Catholic High School on May 25, the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est said that Marie-Claude Veilleux, who spent the past three years as principal at the east end high school, will no longer be principal.

Dr. Alan Drummond said that over the past year across the country nursing shortages have started to affect health-care delivery in the rural areas, and it is more than just an issue related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Gatineau police say approximately 15 complaints about the "grandparent scam" were filed in just two weeks.

Recommendations from the meeting that was held on Thursday, May 26 will rise to council on June 8.

To receive food assistance, residents can apply through the City of Ottawa website or by calling 311.

The Ottawa Humane Society is asking for the public's help to pay for additional costs from storm damages.