29 h. ago Man in serious condition after Bank Street shooting, one person charged

Ottawa police are looking for witnesses after a man was shot in an “an altercation” in the 1600 block of Bank Street on Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the scene following a number of calls reporting an altercation just before 4 p.m. “One man was located with gunshot wounds and was transported to hospital […]

Events

5 d. ago Two women sought by Ottawa police over ByWard Market assault

The victim was shoved and punched outside a Cumberland Street restaurant on June 3.

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6 d. ago National Police Federation Releases New Report Calling for Renewed Federal Commitment to Strengthen and Modernize the RCMP

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released RCMP Facing the Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness a forward-looking report that outlines a practical and achievable path forward to strengthen Canada’s national police service while preserving the RCMP’s integrated and cost-effective benefits and model. The report was launched at a […]

Society

6 d. ago National Holocaust Monument vandalism investigated as potential hate crime

The Ottawa Police Service is now investigating the defacement of the National Holocaust Monument as a hate crime, prompting more responses from political and community leaders.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Uphill battle’: Criminal Code must include definition for femicide, advocates say

Advocates urge Ottawa to define femicide in the criminal code as more Ontario police use the term to describe gender-based killings.

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1 week ago Ottawa police officer's dismissal 'stayed' as he appeals hearing decision

A hearing officer had ordered on May 28 that Goran Beric had to resign, or he would be fired. Because of the appeal, he'll remain suspended with pay until the process is completed.

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1 week ago [IMAGES] Crime organisé: autre opération majeure visant All Boivin

Plusieurs corps de police mènent une opération majeure à Montréal et à Ottawa pour mettre fin aux activités criminelles du BFM et d’All Boivin.

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1 week ago Ottawa police constable demoted for 14 months over impaired driving conviction

Const. Serge Fortin had pleaded guilty to an impaired driving charge in February.

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1 week ago Ottawa woman killed, police believe it could be to be femicide

Police are investigating the death of an Ottawa woman earlier this week as a suspected case of femicide.

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1 week ago Homicide in Gloucester investigated as femicide by Ottawa police

Ottawa police are investigating the 13th homicide of the year, after a 54-year-old woman was found dead. A 57-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder.

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2 w. ago Missing man was last seen in area of Glebe Avenue and Lyon Street

Frank Rabde was last seen wearing a green baseball cap, light grey hoodie and dark-coloured pants

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2 w. ago Ottawa police seek to identify suspect in landscape truck theft

A heavy landscape truck was stolen last week and taken to the Queensway, where it was involved in a number of crashes.

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2 w. ago Ontario legislation could put police back in schools in Ottawa and across Ontario

The move 'may help accelerate our ability to rebuild capacity and restore more consistent service across Ottawa's schools,' police said.

Society

2 w. ago Media outlet demands apology after Ottawa police arrests citizen journalist

The North Star said Ramona Murphy was arrested while videorecording police on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Ottawa police union reviewing panel's decision to fire Const. Goran Beric

Cst. Goran Beric was found guilty of discreditable conduct and insubordination in a OPS disciplinary hearing.

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2 w. ago Flames rumoured to be interested in Russian goaltender Ivan Prosvetov

According to a Russian media outlet, the Flames are the 'main contender' to sign Ivan Prosvetov, who is poised to return from the KHL

Other

2 w. ago Ottawa police officer convicted of assault ordered fired after disciplinary hearing

A hearing officer released his ruling on the disciplinary case against Const. Goran Beric on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Experts say royal visit was meant to send a message to Trump — and to London

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump by inviting King Charles to Ottawa this week, foreign policy experts say — but Trump may not have been the only target audience. Multiple experts in foreign policy say they’re convinced Carney arranged the whirlwind royal visit to reaffirm […]

Other

2 w. ago Police arrest 13 protesters opposing CANSEC military trade show

The OPS said the demonstrators were arrested for "mischief and assaulting police."

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2 w. ago Ottawa human trafficking suspect may have more B.C. victims: Police

Anthony Badibanga-Mukendi was first charged in March and 50 new charges were laid this week after more victims came forward

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