Riverside South Community Association
4310 Shoreline Drive K1V 1N4 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Close to 500 verbal warnings issued at parks across #OttCity this weekend for mask violations, hockey and failure to practice physical distancing. It is imperat...ive that residents follow the rules put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. While we do not wish to issue charges to residents using these amenities, failure to comply with an Officer’s instructions will result in a fine. https://ottawa.ca//city-implements-25-person-limit-rinks-a #OttNews

Boothfield rink has re-opened!

Good evening, Ottawa. There's no easy way to say this: the COVID levels in our community are the highest they've been since the pandemic began. We are firmly in... the Red, & once again in crisis. We MUST bring this back. Please be wise this weekend. Thank you. -OPH out.

PLEASE abide by these new COVID restrictions from OPH and the City of Ottawa so that the City is not forced to close our rinks and sledding hill for the season: Our community outdoor rinks and sledding hill now have 25-person capacity restrictions. Think about others and limit your time during busy periods so everyone can get a chance to skate or sled. Residents are encouraged to come back at another time if the rink or hill is at capacity. On-site signage will be posted and ...rink ambassadors will help to make people aware of the 25-person limit. Additionally, a dedicated team from By-law and Regulatory Services will proactively monitor these areas. Under Provincial Regulations, no team sports are permitted and the City is directing that only skating take place on all rinks with no sticks, pucks, balls or other sports equipment permitted on the ice. People are reminded that masks must be worn in public areas that are within 15 metres (50 feet) distance of the edge of the ice surface. While masks are not mandatory when skating, OPH recommends wearing one for added protection. This also means you need a mask while lacing up or taking off your skates.

Read ALL of the information included in the link. At the bottom is this tidbit: "In addition to the Order, under Provincial Regulations no team sports are permitted and the City is directing that only skating take place on all rinks with no sticks, pucks, balls or other sports equipment permitted on the ice." Reminder: By-law has already been patrolling our area rinks; these patrols will now likely increase.

The City is reviewing its Winter Maintenance Quality Standards; check out the process timelines and have your say: https://engage.ottawa.ca/wmqs

The RSCA is looking for volunteers for the ice crews for the upcoming season! We are also looking for a new rink lead at Boothfield please contact [email protected] if you are interested. High school students: this is a great way to accumulate volunteer hours! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/RSCArinks

Our latest newsletter is out http://bit.ly/RSCANov2-2020

The RSCA has recently received a few sighting reports of coyotes on the paths or in natural areas behind residences; this is normal activity by the coyotes and should not be a cause of undue concern. Who should I call when I see a coyote? Aggressive behaviour by a coyote towards a human should be reported immediately to the Ottawa Police Service by calling 9-1-1....Continue reading

Arts fall programming is coming soon! The eGuides are now available to browse online. Registration for virtual and in-person art courses with COVID-19 modifica...tions, will be live on Monday, November 2 at 9 pm. Learn more about this fall's lineup: https://bit.ly/3837BIC