Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Furnace fire causes $150,000 in damages to Munster home
A 911 call was received by Ottawa Fire Service at 8:55 am this morning from 1 Butterfield Road in Munster. The home is a two storey split level single family…
Ottawa Police express concerns for risk of theft of high-end vehicles
The concern for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) on the thefts of high-end vehicles is not over. They say that Lexus/Toyota vehicles in Ottawa, particularly larger SUVs and 4Runners including the…
Suspects to identify in Cardevco Road break-in
The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects responsible for a break and enter in the 100 block of Cardevco Road on…
Following too close and stop sign violations January focus for STEP
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in collaboration with the Gatineau Police Service will focus on following too close and stop sign violations during the month of January. Between…
Ottawa Police currently investigating an online threat
Ottawa Police release – The Ottawa Police Service and its public safety partners are investigating an on-line threat made against various public places in Ottawa including public transit and police…
Be a responsible host during the Holiday Season
Brian Cameron is a senior partner at Oatley Vigmond Law Firm and provided Stittsville Central with this sage advice for those hosting holiday parties. This is a busy time of…
MPP Goldie Gharmari announces $13.8M in community policing and safer roads
(L to R: Ottawa Deputy Police Chief Steve Bell, Carleton MPP Goldie Gharmari and Ottawa Police Association President Matt Skoff at announcement for major investment to community policing on December…
Ottawa Police alert public to ‘SIM card swapping’ scam
(Ottawa Police Huntmar Station) “SIM card swapping” is a scam affecting consumers all over North America and the Ottawa Police want the public to be alerted to this scam. The…
STEP focus for December on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes
For the month of December, the Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes. There have been 1,462 reportable collisions due to…
High school students being targeted in scam to make ‘easy money’
The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent fraud trend targeting young people. The suspects (usually acquaintances) approach young people or make contact through social…
Ottawa Police Service warn of ‘Service Canada’ phone scam
The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent phone scam that is being reported in Ottawa and across the country. The fraudulent phone calls are…
Red lights and stop signs priority for Ottawa Police STEP in November
For the month of November, Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on red light running and stop sign violations. Red Light Running — Between 2013 and 2017, there were 3,718…
Tips from the OPP to keep you safe this Halloween
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents, guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. To help keep everyone safe,…
Ottawa By-law provide dog park etiquette and signage clarification
In the City of Ottawa, dogs must be on-leash and under control at all times, unless they are on private property or in a designated off-leash area. Parks can provide…
Photos – Weekend events provide captured moments
Just great to see the Goulbourn Fire Department antique fire engine back on the road! The 9runrun found 2,000 participants taking part in the 10th Anniversary of this run that…