22 h. ago NP View: Carney Liberals again side with Israel’s enemies, fail to protect Canadian Jews

In 1939, Ottawa's policy towards the Jews was 'none is too many.' Now, it's one of sheer indifference

Transport

64 h. ago Tottenham man, 35, accused of luring young girl into sex trade

A 35-year-old Tottenham man is facing a number of charges after York Regional Police say a young girl was sex trafficked over the course of four months this year. According to police, the victim, who is under the age of 18, notified investigators that the suspect had lured her into providing sexual services between April […]

Economics

4 d. ago Ottawa police officer demoted for 12 months for having sex while on duty

Const. Richard Lemay pleaded guilty to three disciplinary charges in connection with the incident in the fall of 2008.

Events

5 d. ago Ottawa Police Service arson unit investigating two fires at illegal mushroom shops

According to a news release, the fires happened within 15 minutes of each other. 

Events

6 d. ago Lawyers call for Ottawa to bolster agencies managing tariffs, sanctions and trade policy

Canadian international trade and investment lawyers say the federal units are under strain amid a surge of activity, threatening Canada's economic resilience

Economics

8 d. ago Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle sales mandate largely reflects circumstances in Ontario, and Ottawa should follow through on a more Canada-wide policy after its review. Adrian Dix says electric vehicles remain in high demand in B.C., and any new policy should focus on the main […]

Politics

1 week ago Ottawa police seeking to ID two suspects in Bank Street robbery

The theft occurred in a store in the 2000 block of Bank Street on Aug. 3, police said.

Events

1 week ago Easy work for Ottawa police as they seize 26,000 illegal smokes in Market

Ottawa police spotted several people in camping chairs openly selling cigarettes by the cartoon and by the pack.

Events

1 week ago Ottawa police overdose calls trending in right direction so far in 2025

From Jan. 1 to Aug. 11, Ottawa police had responded to 364 overdose calls and had administered naloxone 29 times

Events

2 w. ago Man, 71, charged after Jewish woman stabbed in grocery store at College Square

Ottawa police detectives are investigating after a Jewish woman was stabbed by a stranger Wednesday afternoon at a west-end grocery store known for the largest kosher selection in town. The woman, in her 70s, was stabbed in the torso as she shopped at Loblaws at College Square on Baseline Road. The West Criminal Investigations Unit […]

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2 w. ago Ottawa police make arrest after woman stabbed in College Square

Police received several calls for an incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon. 

Events

2 w. ago Ottawa police make arrest after woman stabbed in grocery store

Police received several calls for an incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon. 

Events

2 w. ago Three victims in alleged OC Transpo hate assault: court documents

On Aug. 12, the Ottawa Police Service said a woman in her late teens was assaulted and had threats directed at her while riding a bus in Kanata the day before.

Events

2 w. ago Ottawa police searching for girl last seen Sunday on Strandherd Drive

Emily Desvereaux was last seen in the 3600 block of Strandherd Drive at about 3:45 p.m. Sunday, police said

Events

2 w. ago SIU clears Ottawa police officers involved in April shooting

The SIU director said there were "no reasonable grounds" to believe that either officer involved in the incident committed a criminal offence.

Events

3 w. ago Ottawa activists call on city councillors to reject proposed boost to police budget

The city's budget directions report recommended an increase in the Ottawa Police Service budget of up to 6.5 per cent, the highest increase in the last 15 years. 

Events

3 w. ago Ottawa police use social media to clear the air about horse poop

"Our Mounted Unit plays an important role in community safety — and when horses are on patrol, a little mess can sometimes be left behind," the post stated.

Events

3 w. ago Missing man, 27, last seen Monday evening in Kanata, Ottawa police say

The Ottawa Police Service said Tuesday it was seeking public assistance in locating a 27-year-old man. Jesse Howe was last seen at his residence in the 0-100 block of Singal Street in Kanata at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. He was wearing a blue hoodie and a black baseball cap with a white patch. […]

Events

3 w. ago Ottawa police seek public’s help identifying suspect in alleged credit card theft in Kanata

Police obtained a photo of the suspect allegedly using the victim's credit card at a store in Carlington.

Economics

4 w. ago Youth charged with drug, weapons offences after Ottawa traffic stop

Ottawa police say a youth faces a long list of drug- and firearm-related offences following a traffic stop early Thursday. In a news release, the Ottawa Police Service said West Neighbourhood Resource Team officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Carling Avenue just after midnight. While talking with the person, officers spotted […]

Events