Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing news and events in our community such as the upcoming Butter Tart Festival on September 12th. Some good news for heritage fans…
Wake Up, Ottawa! Fire safety starts at home: Ottawa Firefighters visit select homes this month
Ontario’s Fire Code requires homes to have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. Homes with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage must also have carbon monoxide alarms
August 6th Stittsville fire leaves five people displaced
Emergency responders with multiple fire engines, ladder trucks, and support units arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the 911 reports and upon arrival confirmed that heavy flames…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week the Councillor shares information on the outside air quality to keep residents healthy. He also share some upcoming events –
July 28 – the City is introducing a new parking ticket look and rules
The City is making changes to parking tickets starting on Tuesday, July 28th. A new ticket colour is being introduced and adjusted deadlines…
Use caution with door-to-door contractors warn Ottawa Police
These scams often begin with a friendly conversation at the door and quickly turn into a high-pressure sales pitch.
New reporting requirement for private property tows: Know Your Tow
The new requirement increases accountability within the towing industry and supports efforts to combat vehicle theft. Police services continue to encounter stolen vehicles…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Make sure you mark your calendar for the 5th annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on Saturday, June 20th at Village Square Park. The Stittsville Front Porch Concerts event is returning…
Ottawa Police investigating a suspected hate-motivated incident after a Pride flag cut down
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating a suspicious incident that occurred in the 1500 block of Corkery Road on June 7, 2026.
When you hear the knock – open your door to an Ottawa firefighter for the biannual Wake Up! program
Every Sunday in June, uniformed firefighters will be visiting select residential areas in Stittsville between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00pm.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A reminder that Stittsville Main Street will be closed between Orville Street and Abbott Street overnight from Sunday, June 7 until Tuesday, June 16…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Join Councillor Gower for his annual Family Bike Ride in Stittsville! It’s a great opportunity for families to connect with the community, exercise, and enjoy a leisurely weekend bike ride…
Kitchen fire on Liard Street in Stittsville
On May 31st, Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 9:10am informing them of a kitchen fire in the 200 block of Liard Street in Stittsville. When firefighters arrived,…
Three youths arrested following assault in Stittsville – facing a combined 19 criminal charges
In their May 28th press release, the Ottawa Police West Investigations Unit said that they have “charged three youths, all under the age of 18, with a combined total of 19 criminal charges…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The cooler weather just doesn’t seem to be ending and neither are Councillor Gower’s updates for our community. This week, the Councillor invites residents to attend a presentation…