Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares important events happening this week, a synopsis of community news and information about the new Ottawa Police Services, Project Safe Trade…
Be cautious when a door-to-door contractor knocks on your door
The Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) Fraud Unit is warning residents to proceed cautiously with any door-to-door contractor sales after receiving an increase in the number of reports from residents.
What’s going on this weekend and upcoming week in Stittsville?
Fall has arrived, but the warm summer weather is hanging on – perfect for those fall outdoor activities. There are many events to enjoy this weekend and in the coming week.
Firefighters will be knocking on your door for the fall Wake Up! program – Saved by the beep
Missed the firefighters when they visited? Join thousands of households across Ontario in testing their alarms as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on Thursday, September 28.
Fraud increasing on online marketplaces – Taylor Swift fans targeted
In recent weeks, the Fraud Unit has received an increase in reports of fake ticket sales for the sold-out Taylor Swift concert, with some complainants losing upwards of $2,000. Ottawa residents have lost more than $12,000 to this scam in the last three days alone.
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…