11 h. ago Ottawa police shut down unlicensed cannabis dealer on Rideau Street

Ottawa police have shut down another unlicensed cannabis dispensary on Rideau Street, seizing illicit drugs, cash and “drug trafficking equipment.” On May 7, the force’s central neighbourhood resource team executed a search warrant on the property related to multiple suspected offences under the Cannabis Control Act (CCA). Police said in a release the investigation is […]

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27 h. ago No charges against Ottawa police officer over suspect's broken nose

The incident occurred Jan. 21, 2025, in an apartment near Brant Street and McArthur Avenue in the east end.

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55 h. ago Ottawa police seek public’s help in Bells Corners arson investigation

The fire destroyed a vacant five-storey apartment building on Northside Road in Bells Corners last month.

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5 d. ago Police seek witnesses to April 25 swarming of woman at downtown O

Ottawa police robbery detectives are seeking possible witnesses to a swarming theft April 25 Friday at the Rideau Street O-Train station. Police said Friday a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the assault at about 8 p.m. According to police, “members of the public intervened and assisted the victim,” but the attackers then targeted the Good […]

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8 d. ago Police look for help as they try to ID suspects in $24,000 fraud case

Police are looking to identify four individuals in connection with the incident.

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8 d. ago Denley: Was red light camera revenue really just a cash grab?

The muddled way in which this policy has been implemented would make some think so. Ottawa needs a more transparent process to get the money into road safety programs.

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8 d. ago Airbags are being stolen from Honda Civics in Ontario city, police warn

Police in Ottawa have issued a warning to vehicle owners after a recent spike in overnight airbag thefts from late-model Honda Civics.

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9 d. ago Ottawa’s latest heist? Your Honda Civic’s airbag, police warn

The Ottawa Police Service is warning Honda Civic owners about a series of recent airbag thefts.

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1 week ago Ottawa police investigating after two bodies found in water in two days

In a social media post on X, police said a kayaker located a body in the Rideau River just north of Smyth Road at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday

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2 w. ago SIU probe underway after alleged gunman shot by Ottawa police

SIU probing police shooting in downtown Ottawa after a 24-year-old man was shot by officers near Rideau Centre. The man was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.

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2 w. ago La police d’Ottawa dit avoir ouvert le feu sur un homme armé près du Centre Rideau

L’individu a ensuite été transporté à l’hôpital dans un état critique, mais son état est maintenant stable.

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2 w. ago Ottawa man faces child pornography charges after police raid

A 24-year-old Ottawa man faces child pornography-related charges after police raided a home in the west end. The Ottawa Police’s internet child exploitation unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive on April 17 as part of an ongoing investigation into the online distribution of child […]

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3 w. ago The Liberal’s Promise to Extend Investment Incentive to Tech Could Mean $500 Million in New Private Investment

OTTAWA, Ontario — A new Liberal policy promise, could create a half-billion dollar economic boost for Canadian tech start-ups. The Liberals proposed to expand a 71 year old incentive program heavily used by mining companies. The Liberals described the measure as a way to “Supercharge” the economy. That is the exact description used by a […]

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3 w. ago Ottawa police officer Charlene Abella suspended without pay after sex crime charges

Ottawa police say Const. Charlene Abella has been suspended without pay following her release on bail for sex crime charges.

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4 w. ago HAUBRICH: Carney needs to leave Ottawa’s expensive and failed gun policy behind

Liberal Leader Mark Carney rebuilt his party by scrapping failed policies like the carbon tax, but there’s one apparent failure he’s doubling down on.  Carney announced that, if elected, he will “reinvigorate the implementation” of Ottawa’s gun ban and buyback program.  Carney should be listening to law enforcement experts and scrapping the expensive and ineffective gun buyback, […]

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4 w. ago Ottawa police attempting to ID suspect after arson on Clarence Street

The incident took place in the 200 block of Clarence on April 7 at about 11:30 p.m., police said.

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