News briefs: Ottawa Public Health warns of measles exposures
Ottawa measles exposures
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) said it’s aware of two Ottawa residents who have tested positive for measles with known exposures outside of Ontario.
Contract tracing is in place for residents who are suspected to have been exposed to measles.
Individuals who have visited any of the eight exposure locations, which include restaurants and stores in Ottawa between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, are asked to monitor for symptoms and to check their vaccination records.
Algonquin College campus award
Algonquin College’s Pembroke campus has received a 2026 ENERGY STAR Award for Building of the Year.
The award is presented by Environment and Climate Change Canada, which acknowledges organizations that have excellent energy management and great improvements in building performance.
Council housing approvals
Ottawa city council has approved plans to support the development of nearly 750 new homes across Ottawa.
The measures include a new 30-story mixed-use building on St. Laurent Boulevard north of Queen Mary Street adding 401 new homes.
Also included is a the approval of a new subdivision on Hazeldean Road near Mantra Street in Stittsville that would add 347 new homes.
Assault on Rideau Street
Ottawa police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect related to an assault without provocation that happened on Sept. 10 in the 100 block of Rideau Street.
Police released an image of the suspect.
The suspect is described as male, average build and approximately 5-foot-6, wearing a black Puma hoodie.
