13 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

3 d. ago Pellerin: Welcome to the magical world of ByWard Market 'ambassadors'

In Ottawa, apparently, we are so inept at going out for the evening that we need assistance to do it in the prescribed manner.

Other

4 d. ago Image released of man sought after women groped at TTC station

The man allegedly sexually assaulted two women in two days at Finch station

Other

4 d. ago UN Atomic Boss Achieves Gender Parity. Just Don’t Call It DEI

The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog distanced himself from policies promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace even as he sought to promote the agency’s successful efforts in hiring more women.

Other

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.

Events

5 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

5 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

7 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.

Events

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.

Events

1 week ago Ottawa launching 'night ambassadors' pilot project this summer in the ByWard Market

Working in pairs, they will work with vulnerable and intoxicated people and offer a calm, approachable presence in late-night settings

Transport

1 week ago New Ottawa restaurant, gothic Italian speakeasy hidden behind a bookcase in the ByWard Market

The intimate Clarence Street space turns out masterful drinks, ink-black pasta and delectable tiramisu by candlelight.

Other

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.

Events

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.

Events

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.

Events

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.

Events

1 week ago Kavanagh: Let's talk about a real Christmas market in the ByWard

As I watch ByWard Market businesses shutter and the Market’s vibrancy fade in winter, I can’t help but wonder what could have been. And still might be.

Culture

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

Other

2 w. ago ‘Nowhere else for them to go’: Ottawa dismantles Byward Market encampments

Several homeless encampments were taken down Friday afternoon in the ByWard Market, some worry there is no where else for them to go.

Other

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.

Events

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