Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Stittsville’s first annual crabapple blossom fest great success – despite weather
May 19th marked the first annual Crossing Bridge Crabapple Blossom Fest that was held in Stittsville. Attendance and enthusiasm were high. Mandy Hambley was the initiator behind this event and…
Registered bike owners now alerted to stolen wheels using ‘529 Garage’ app
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) and Citizens for Safe Cycling (Bike Ottawa) in an effort to reduce…
Stittsville fraud and break-in suspect sought
(Photos: Ottawa Police Service) The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating a fraud as well as the break and enter it is linked to. The OPS is seeking the public’s…
Right of way for vehicular flashing green lights – it’s a courtesy
Stittsville businessman, Phil Sweetnam, has expressed a concern to Stittsville Central and wants to ensure that it is shared with the community. Phil exclaimed, “on a trip along Main Street,…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus join ranks with Ottawa Police Chorus for spring concert
On Saturday April 27th at 7:00 pm, the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus will take you on a musical journey with stops in Australia, the British Isles, Canada and the United States…
The OPS STEP focusing on unsafe vehicles, heavy trucks, and cycling safety in April
Spring has arrived, and Mother Nature hasn’t gotten the memo yet — but the Ottawa Police Service has. With the help of the Gatineau Police Service, the Ottawa Police Service…
Keep your car locked and valuables removed to avoid thefts
With Spring upon us and cars left unlocked or windows down, the Ottawa Police Service want to remind the public that the risk of theft from vehicles becomes problematic. Remove…
Drug overdose alert from Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Police Services
In light of recent events this week in Ottawa, the Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response Task Force (Task Force) is issuing an alert to warn residents about an increase in…
Stittsville garage fire at 11 Victor Street
Ottawa Fire Service received a 911 call at 6:12pm from the occupant stating there was a fire in their attached garage. Flames were visible by Ottawa Fire crews could see…
Use caution near Poole’s Creek and Carp River
(Photo courtesy of Ottawa Fire Services) With the spring thaw upon us, Ottawa Fire and Rescue Services are warning everyone to stay off of waterways at this time of year…
Catalytic converters a ‘hot’ commodity – Ottawa Police Service
(Muffler with a Catalytic Converter. Photo: Flickr.com) The Ottawa Police Service are advising the public of a number of ongoing Catalytic Converters theft investigations throughout Ottawa. There have been nine…
Stittsville’s Special Constable Sarah Kennedy receives Award for Heroism
(Photo courtesy of City of Ottawa) While driving to work in August 2018, OC Transpo Special Constable Sarah Kennedy responded to smoke coming from a home. Sarah quickly alerted the family,…
The OPS STEP focusing on school zone safety and impaired driving in March
Ottawa Police Services’ Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on school zone safety and impaired driving during the month of March. School Bus / School Zone Safety: Between 2013 and 2017,…
Ottawa Police seeking identity of male robbery suspect
(All photos – Ottawa Police Services) On January 24, 2019, at approximately 8:30pm, a lone male suspect entered a gas station along the 5000 block of Hazeldean Road and robbed…
Ottawa Police collecting for Youth Services Bureau
The OPS are collecting non-perishable food items on behalf of homeless and street-level youth who use the services of the Youth Services Bureau, (https://www.ysb.ca), located in downtown Ottawa. Their is…