Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Ottawa Police alerting the public of an active ‘Grandparent Scam’ in the city
‘Grandparent’ scam preys on your emotional factor to de-fraud you…be vigilant when receiving calls for help from supposed family members.
Origin of Stittsville south fire that heavily damaged Aridus Crescent home being investigated
Multiple 911 calls started coming in to the Ottawa Fire Communications Division on January 20 beginning at 5:30am.
Stittsville Station 81 firefighters proud to launch unique safety awareness campaign
You may have noticed new signage on the Stittsville Station 81 Tanker truck. Station 81 is participating in a cross-Ottawa unique campaign…
Ottawa Fire wants you to stay safe during the holidays
Tom Miller is the Sector Chief for District 8 at Ottawa Fire Station 81 here in Stittsville. In a conversation with Stittsville Central he shares precautions…
Police lay charges involving firearms investigation – search warrant executed in Stittsville
Shaver was arrested by the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit yesterday and a search warrant was executed at a residence in Stittsville.
The Festive RIDE season is upon us – please do not drive impaired
As holiday gatherings return, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association and MADD Ottawa remind everyone not to drive impaired.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is hiring – full or part-time position for someone who wants to make a difference in your community.
The Ottawa Police accepting donations for the ‘Re-fill Project’
The 6th installment of the Ottawa Police Purse Project has partnered with Shopper’s Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene and donations of personal hygiene products for women and men are being collected.
The Stittsville ‘Parade of Lights’ skipped for the second year
The Stittsville Village Association would like to remind residents that there will be no Parade of Lights along Stittsville Main Street this year.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to share that Ritual on Main opens Wednesday and the new and larger Farmboy opens on Thursday.
PHOTOS: Witches, goblins and a carnival haunted Stittsville streets on Halloween – Pumpkin Parade return – another success
With a return to the Halloween haunting evening after a year off due to COVID, many more trick and treaters could be found going door-to-door in Stittsville on Halloween night. Young and old were thrilled to see the spookily creative…
Project Red Ribbon: MADD Ottawa promoting sober driving throughout holiday season
From November 1 to January 3, MADD Chapter Ottawa will be distributing red ribbons and red ribbon car decals to the public to encourage sober driving.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
There are a number of outdoor and virtual events taking place in the coming weeks that the Councillor is bringing to your attention.
Ottawa Police warn that vehicle thefts in Ottawa and area continue
Over 240 thefts have been reported so far this year with Lexus/Toyota products not the only vehicles being stolen.
Ottawa Fire saves multiple units in a Stittsville development under construction
First arriving crew confirmed that six units in one of the blocks was fully engulfed. The townhomes were all unoccupied and there was no power to the units.