Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing important reminders from the Ottawa Police Service regarding E-Scooter safety and rules. He will be bringing forth a motion to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower and the community celebrated the tremendous volunteers in our community. Behind every project, there is a volunteer generously…
Ottawa Police Service has officially migrated to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
NG9-1-1 replaces the current, aging analog infrastructure with a modern digital platform that is more reliable, secure and better able to support enhanced location and data…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Where does the time go, especially when this week the clocks were turned ahead one hour! This week Councillor Gower Congratulates the Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team for defeating China and…
Ottawa Police Service online reporting for non-emergency incidents now easier and faster
This modernized tool allows community members to report incidents like property theft, vandalism, driving-related complaints and the newly added report option for cryptocurrency fraud…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower thanks everyone who organized and participated in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk hosted by Lionhearts Ottawa Inc.
Richmond neighbours in need – a GoFundMe campaign for fire victims
Everyone and the family pet are safe, thankfully; however, the effects of this fire has been extremely overwhelming for the families.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower congratulates the Stittsville athletes and volunteers who received an Ottawa Sports Award on February 4, 2026.
Stittsville garage fire on Poole Creek Cresent
Upon arrival, the firefighters confirmed that the detached garage was on fire, but had not spread to the home. At 8:02pm, a ‘working fire’ was declared…
A day in the life of a Stittsville firefighter
Firefighters can always be seen working all over Ottawa and Stittsville, but what exactly does their day look like? I look into a day in the life of a Stittsville firefighter…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update, Councillor Gower is sharing some of the Ward 6 priorities with three at the top of his list.