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OPS continue to address impaired driving following rise late 2024

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit conducted an impaired driving initiative this past weekend — including 18 Impaired Focus Areas with officers screening for signs...

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Ford promises to upload responsibility of the LRT; Stiles talks schools

At an announcement in the nation's capital on Tuesday, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford promised that if his party was re-elected the Ottawa Light Rail Transit (LRT) system would become a part...

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'He showed you who he is': Rivals blast Ford for hot mic admission he was 'happy' Trump won election

Unofficial election rules: Microphones should always be considered hot, and anything you say can and will be used against you. PC Leader Doug Ford suffered his first snap election stumble after failing...

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Senators pounce on Predators for fifth straight win

Adam Gaudette and David Perron each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 victory over the struggling Nashville Predators on Monday night. Jake Sanderson, Shane...

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Two dead after home invasion southeast of Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police opened an investigation after two people were found dead in a home in South Glengarry, southeast of the nation's capital. The incident happened on Feb. 2 at around 9:00 p.m....

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Two people charged after drug trafficking investigation in Kanata

Ottawa police and the provincial police force teamed up to crack down on a drug trafficking investigation in Ottawa's west end. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) opened a drug case in September 2024 in...
Risk of freezing drizzle with snow expected in Ottawa

Another round of snow is expected to be dumped on the nation's capital on Monday, according to Environment Canada. The weather agency notes that by this afternoon a system will be in the city and could...
'Just out for a Sunday drive' isn’t an option when you’re uninsured, unlicensed, says OPS

The Ottawa Police Service Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit pulled over a driver along Rideau Street this past Sunday afternoon. The person is now facing fines for driving without a license in an...
Firefighters rescue one person from commercial high-rise fire

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) rescued an occupant from a fire at a commercial high-rise Sunday morning. OFS reported receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls for fire alarms ringing in the building at 300 Croydon...
Ottawa rules for provincial election signs on public and private property

The City of Ottawa said in a release that election signs for the 2025 provincial election can be placed on public and private property until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday Mar. 2. Permission must be granted...