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Young children can move quickly and find spaces adults may not expect. As warmer weather arrives, please take a moment to check the safety of windows, balconies, and railings. More safety information: https://t.co/ZjnRm6CLd4 ~ La version française suivra sous peu à https://t.co/Jr0Un50JBl.

🏆 And the winners are… Ottawa Police Service Communications. After a week of friendly competition between Ottawa Police, Fire and Paramedic Services, $2,390 was raised for the Ottawa First Responders Foundation—supporting the mental health and resilience of those who answer the call when others need help most. Click to read more: https://t.co/wi4YBvv4sT ~ 🏆 Et les gagnants sont… les Communications du Service de police d’Ottawa. Après une semaine de compétition amicale entre la police, les services d’incendie et les services paramédicaux d’Ottawa, 2 390 $ ont été amassés au profit de la Fondation des premiers répondants d’Ottawa, qui soutient la santé mentale et la résilience de ceux qui répondent à l’appel lorsque les autres ont besoin d’aide. Cliquez pour lire l’histoire complète : https://t.co/qzTKQkQNE6

HAPPY 65th BIRTHDAY GIANT TIGER! 🐯🐯🐯 Canada’s first Giant Tiger store opened on George Street in Ottawa’s Byward Market, on May 13, 1961, with a $15,000 investment. It is still there in continuous operation. First year sales were far lower than anticipated, and by the end of 1962, owner Gordon Reid, decided to close the store. Unexpectedly, the rush of customers attracted by his “going out of business” sale provided enough cash flow to keep the business afloat. It now has 260 stores in operation across Canada. Giant Tiger’s iconic logo of the cartoon tiger was designed by Ottawa artist Ben Babelowsky. Former Zellers president Thomas Haig now runs the show. Thanks for the deals and being one of the last great Canadian Department Stores! 👏

The burn ban is still in place. 🚫🔥🚫 We are actively monitoring the weather and the expected rain today.   This decision was not made lightly.   Since Friday, we have has responded to 24 brush fires and 21 burn complaints. Many of these started as controlled burns that quickly got out of control. With wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph and extremely dry conditions due to a lack of precipitation, these fires are spreading fast and unpredictably.   Our Firefighters have been working tirelessly. Brush fires are not quick calls. They are long, labour-intensive incidents that demand a significant number of resources and keep crews tied up for extended periods of time. While our Firefighters are highly trained in wildland firefighting, every preventable fire puts added strain on the system and reduces our ability to respond elsewhere.   This burn ban is about safety. It is about protecting our community, our homes, and our Firefighters.   Please respect the ban. #OttNews #Ottawa #OttCity