The Ottawa Police Service announced its strategic plan on Tuesday and the force says it will be focusing on four key elements over the next 18 months. The plan was initially approved on June 24 by the Ottawa Police Services…
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Worker rescued near Chaudiere Bridge
A worker in his 40s was taken to hospital on Wednesday after he was knocked into the water near the Chaudiere Bridge. The incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. at 6 Booth St. The man was tied off by a…
Indigenous Services Minister faces calls to visit Attawapiskat First Nation
OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan is facing calls from the federal NDP to visit the northern Ontario community of Attawapiskat First Nation. Earlier this month, the community declared a state of emergency over concerns about chemical levels in tap…
Ottawa firefighters, paramedics rescue man who fell into river after being struck by metal beam
Ottawa paramedics say a man in his 40s was transported to the Ottawa Hospital trauma centre after being struck by a metal beam and falling into the Ottawa River on Wednesday. Paramedics say the incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m.…
Man charged after doing burnouts, destroying paint on Pride crosswalk in Prescott: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they’ve charged an eastern Ontario man with mischief after he was allegedly witnessed doing “intentional burnouts” with his truck on a newly painted Pride crosswalk in Prescott, Ont., on June 17. The truck’s tires left…
Joe Fresh baby sun hats recalled over fears of potential choking hazard
OTTAWA – Health Canada has issued a recall on Joe Fresh brand baby sun hats because of a potential choking hazard. The government agency says the loop fastener on the hats, which come in a variety of colours and patterns,…
Grenville OPP lay mischief charges
A Cardinal, Ontario man faces one count of mischief after he allegedly damaged a new Pride crosswalk on June 17 in Prescott, south of Ottawa. Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police were notified of the damage to the crosswalk on King…
Technology helping to find stolen bikes
Police are hoping technology will play a role in finding stolen bikes in Ottawa. This spring, police helped launch a new version of the “529 Garage” app. Police say more than 2,500 people have registered their bike so far. …
Seating mishap at Hurdman LRT Station miffs Ottawa councillor
Here’s a story that you want to sit down for. Well maybe not – once you look at where you’re sitting: a bench at the LRT Hurdman station mistakenly plunked in the middle of the landscaping.There must be a joke…
City sets Aug. 2 deadline for Magee House stabilization work
Nearly a year after Magee House in Hintonburg partially collapsed, the City of Ottawa say it’s setting a hard deadline for the owner of the historic stone home to finish stabilization work that would allow the city to reopen the…