Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Back to School safety reminders for students and commuters
With students of all ages returning to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of an increased number of students on city streets.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower will not be providing community updates in Stittsville Central until the beginning of August as he will be taking some time off for vacation. In the interim, he wanted to ensure that residents are kept up-to-date…
Charges laid: Police seeking witnesses to a serious assault in Wyldewood Park
The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit has charged two youths involved in this serious assault. Both youths were charged with aggravated assault and theft…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Canada Day has passed and what a great time enjoyed by Stittsville residents celebrating at the many events around our community. This week, Councillor Gower addresses community safety and shares…
Station 81 firefighters battle large Stittsville house fire on Poplarwood Avenue
Due to the amount of 911 calls coming in and the smoke visible from a distance by responding crews, a “working fire” was declared to dispatch additional resources to the scene.
When you hear the knock – open your door to an Ottawa firefighter for the biannual Wake Up! program
From Monday, June 5 to Monday, June 12, Ottawa Fire Services will be visiting homes during the spring Wake Up! program to ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
Ottawa Police are warning residents about shady contractors
The Ottawa Police Service is warning residents to be vigilant about agreeing to any repair work on roofs or driveways with door to door paving or roofing contractors.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From proposed regulations for roadside little book libraries to a family bike ride, Councillor Gower keeps residents updated with his community notes for this week…
Can you fill these boots? Stittsville Fire Station 46 wants to hear from you
Firefighters are a valuable part of our community and inside the station these men and women firefighters are one big family who care about their community…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
March Break is over and Councillor Gower is back in the office. This week he shares information and updates on the March 23 incident at Trustee M. Curry Park…
What you need to know about the ‘Grandparent Scam’
Don’t be pressured. They want you to feel scared and won’t give you time to think so that you are more likely to agree to what they want…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor assures residents that the LRT trains are safe with additional inspections and procedures now in place. At the Light Rail Sub-Committee held last week, OC Transpo responded to questions from the Councillor and others…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed, with a variety of updates from Councillor for the upcoming week and further on the calendar. The fluctuating temperatures from mild to record-breaking extreme cold have brought about concerns for our homeless…
Residents escape barefoot from early morning Stittsville fire
At approximately 5:00am, Ottawa Fire had received multiple calls reporting the fire on Kittiwake, off of Chantilly Gate and Sirocco Crescent. Stations 81 and 46 responded with the first fire vehicle arriving within four minutes of the calls.
When in doubt, check it out: Be fraud-aware this holiday season
As we head into the holiday season, Ottawa Police Service, in partnership with 211, is reminding residents to be cautious of scams preying on your honesty, trust, good nature and sometimes fear. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.