snowstorm

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 2, 2011August 4, 2011

Be careful with that snow shovel: Paramedics

With a fast and furious snowfall, Ottawa paramedics are reminding residents to be careful and shovel slowly. Three men had heart attacks while outside shovelling six weeks ago on Dec. 14. One was in his mid 40s and two were in their 70s, said paramedics spokesperson J.P. Trottier. They all survived. Last winter, paramedics responded […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 10, 2010December 10, 2010

City prepared for winter weather

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/16507416.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/pf-16509556.html There’s barely any snow on the ground, but that’s supposed to change Sunday. Forecasters are predicting freezing rain or about five to 10 cm of snow. And the city’s public works department is ready. “If it comes as predicted, we’ll have all our staff out on Sunday, Monday. That will consist of […]