Category: Well-being and Living in Ottawa

Your Healthcare


Health care cards: Most healthcare needs are covered by the province’s medical coverage, once you are a resident of Ontario. If required, private healthcare plans are available to cover specialized treatments that do not fall under the province’s scope of coverage. When you move to the province of Ontario, you need to apply for the […]

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Housing


There are many options for housing in Ottawa. Inuit Non-Profit Housing Corporation which is located at 311 McArthur Ave, Suite 102, telephone 613-741-1449. Email to obtain an application. Gignul Non-Profit Housing at 613-232-0016, 396 MacLaren St, Ottawa, http://www.gignulhousing.org/ Social Housing Registry https://housingregistry.ca/the-forms/  has list of the landlords that have subsidized units in Ottawa and […]

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Dental Clinics


There are many dental clinics that take “N” numbers. If you need a dentist for yourself or your family, you will find a few in Ottawa you can go to listed below. If you don’t have or know your “N” Number, contact Tungasuvvingat Inuit at 613-749-4500; the Family Health Team Medical Centre at 613-740-0999; or, […]

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Baby Teeth are Important


Dental health for children from birth to 5 years old Plaque grows in the baby’s mouth even before the first tooth erupts and it is important to start good hygiene habits early. Baby teeth are important for eathing, talking, smiling, and holding a place for adult teeth. Help your child learn good dental habits Wipe […]

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Ottawa Dental Programs


Need to see a dentist? Who are you going to call? Ottawa Public Health Dental Clinics For access to the Children’s Healthy Smiles Ontario program enrolment, call 613-580-6744, x 23510. This program covers regular dental visits and treatment for children under 18 yrs-old. C.I.N.O.T.–This program fast tracks emergency services and out of hospital anaesthetic coverage […]

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