Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
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…
9runrun, a doggie walk-a-thon and history – a few events for this weekend and important events beyond
With the weekend weather prediction bringing us sunny autumnal weather, it should be perfect to get out to support and take part in the many events being held across Stittsville.…
9runrun celebrating 10th anniversary year with remarkable number of participants
It was 10 years ago that the 9runrun began as a half-marathon – an event to support emergency services personnel in our area, while promoting community health and fitness. In 2010,…
Ottawa Police Services focusing on impaired and distracted driving over Thanksgiving weekend
Over this Thanksgiving long weekend, Ottawa Police Services, traffic and frontline workers, are focusing on behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk, referred to as “The Fatal…
Ottawa Fire Services launch their ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ October program
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service will launch the fifth annual “Be Safe, Be Seen” project for the month of October. As…
Distracted driving and speeding OPS focus for October
For the month of October, Ottawa Police Service (OPS) in conjunction with Gatineau Police and Safer Roads Ottawa, under the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), are focusing on two traffic…
Beware of a scam using the Ottawa Police main phone number and 9-1-1
The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is advising the community of recent scams involving phone numbers similar to the Ottawa Police Service, including 9-1-1 and their main phone number, 613-236-1222.…
Well-known and beloved Stittsville resident Elroy McCooeye passes away
What words describe a man like Elroy McCooeye – humble; heroic; ingenious; slyly witty; proud husband, father and grandfather; a dear friend to many – come to mind. ‘Roy’ as most…
National Memorial Day for fallen firefighters on September 8
Sunday, September 8 marks the observation of the 15th Annual Canadian Firefighters’ National Memorial Day to honour all firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. To honour…
Ottawa Fire Services knocking on Stittsville doors this coming week
The fall annual campaign of the Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) — Wake Up! Get a Working Smoke Alarm — will take place the week of September 9 – 16. This is the…