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Transportation During COVID-19

Friday, 11 September 2020 10:00
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During these unprecedented times, Consortia across the province are working with their Member School Boards, their local Public Health Unit, their Operators and the Ministry of Education to mitigate health risks associated with COVID-19 on transportation vehicles. OSTA’s priority is creating an environment where students can feel safe and limit the transmission of the virus to the extent possible…

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Student Transportation Survey Results

Thursday, 18 February 2021 14:58
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This past fall, OSTA conducted an online survey to better understand how Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students were getting to school and if families were observing any traffic impacts around school sites. We are happy to report that we received over […]

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March Break Delay

Thursday, 11 February 2021 09:50
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The Minister of Education has delayed March Break until April 12-16, 2021 in an effort to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. Please note that all student transportation will be running as usual during the week of March 15-19, 2021. Transportation will not but running the week of April 12-16, 2021 […]

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OSTA Winter Photo Contest Winners – Stay Active! #GetYourWalkOn

Monday, 08 February 2021 08:44
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Students were asked to help commemorate the Stay Active! #GetYourWalkOn Event by submitting their photos to OSTA! For inspiration, the submitted photographs answered the question, “What beautiful things do you see on your daily walk?”  Photos were posted by January 29, 2021, to OSTA’s Twitter or Facebook page, with the […]

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Return to School Service – Monday, February 1, 2021

Friday, 29 January 2021 14:15
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The Ministry of Education has announced the return to in-person learning for OCDSB and OCSB students next week. Yellow school bus and van service for grades Kindergarten to 12 will be reinstated on Monday, February 1, 2021. OC Transpo will resume service to all secondary schools on this day as well. […]

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Winter safety tips for kids!

Thursday, 28 January 2021 14:12
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Help keep your bus ride safe by following the school bus rules! Don’t Run to Catch the Bus. Always leave extra time to get to the bus stop in cold or snowy conditions to avoid being late. Remember, you should be at your bus stop at least 5 minutes early. […]

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OSTA Winter Photo Contest – Stay Active! #GetYourWalkOn

Monday, 25 January 2021 09:32
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What beautiful things do you see on your daily walks in your neighbourhood? Help us commemorate the Stay Active! #GetYourWalkOn Event by submitting your photos to OSTA! For inspiration, your submitted photograph should answer the question, “What beautiful things do you see on your daily walk?”  Post your photo by […]

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Stay Active! #GetYourWalkOn this week

Monday, 18 January 2021 11:00
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It’s important that children continue to get exercise and breaks from digital screens during the day. OSTA is encouraging families to challenge themselves every day by walking around the block or to a nearby landmark and discover the benefits of active transportation. Don’t let the cold stop you – bundle […]

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Changes regarding student masking to take effect Monday, January 18:

Friday, 15 January 2021 13:32
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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority will be implementing the Ministry of Education’s recent directive regarding student masking as of Monday, January 18, 2021.   All students from grades 1 to 12 will be required to wear a face mask (cloth or medical), and students in Kindergarten are recommended to wear a mask, […]

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Transportation Information for return to school in January *New Update*

Thursday, 31 December 2020 13:48
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**Updated**   General – Yellow Bus (OCDSB and OCSB) There will be NO Yellow school buses from January 11 to January 22, 2021. Yellow school bus service for grades Kindergarten to 12 will be reinstated on Monday, January 25, 2021. OC Transpo will resume service to all secondary schools on this day as […]

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OSTA 2019/2020 Annual Report

Thursday, 17 December 2020 12:49
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We are pleased to announce the digital publication of the 2019/2020 Annual Report of The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority. The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) is responsible for all home to school transportation on behalf of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB). Through its […]

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