Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
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.
Suspect male and female to identify in Stittsville assault
The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman involved in an assault in the old Stittsville area on October 11, 2022.
Ottawa Police accepting donations for women’s and men’s hygiene products – Re-fill Project
The collection of personal hygiene products was introduced in 2016 as the ‘Purse Project’ and resulted in over 8000 purses filled with necessities that were donated to women living at local area shelters.
Ottawa Police Services receive funding to thwart auto theft
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, MPP for Kanata-Carleton and MPP Goldie Ghamari, Carleton, announced that $669,447 will be provided to the Ottawa Police Services to fight crime, including auto theft through ALPR.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Watch the new Ottawa city council being sworn in on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30am. Residents can view the ceremony on Rogers TV Ottawa or on the City of Ottawa’s YouTube channel.
Goulbourn Museum honours those who went before us with Poppies of Goulbourn display
The Poppies of Goulbourn exhibit is a visually strong reminder of the military contributions the men and women of Goulbourn made over the years.
Off we went a-haunting to capture Stittsville’s Halloween 2022
(Ottawa Fire Station 81 played host to the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Photos and Videos: Stittsville Central) From witches to goblins and skeletons too, Halloween has risen from…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election over, Councillor Gower is quick to return to keeping residents informed through his weekly updates to Stittsville Central to share with the community. The Councillor tells…
Lowe’s teaming up with Ottawa fire department to host fire safety event in Stittsville
Stittsville families are invited to visit the 5577 Hazeldean Road Lowe’s location on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to participate in activities surrounding fire safety.
Four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville being investigated by Ottawa Police – appeal for public’s help
The Ottawa Police Service Hate Crimes Unit is investigating four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville.
Phishing scam underway for unpaid parking tickets warns City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is warning residents about a phishing scam currently underway in the community. People are receiving text messages regarding unpaid parking infractions.