Ottawa police get an average 18 calls a day for intimate partner violence: Data
Intimate partner violence is an “epidemic” in the nation’s capital, a fact that was confirmed by the Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) latest data. According to the force’s numbers, last year officers ...
Snow in the forecast while temperatures rise slightly
After a chilly couple of days, the nation’s capital is starting to thaw a bit…to around -20 C. The beginning of the week saw temperatures with a wind chill of around -30 C, keeping some inside for ...
Officials looking for person of interest in Pembroke alcohol theft
Police are investigating a theft after a woman is believed to have stolen alcohol from a local store. Officials from the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the provincial police said the incident ...
Multiple ‘serious’ intimate partner violence charges laid in Ottawa Valley
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment laid multiple charges against people in intimate partner violence cases. “Serious” charges were given to a 37-year-old from ...
Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. – but not all premiers agree
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are meeting virtually with the prime minister today to talk about Donald Trump’s early moves as president and the looming threat of tariffs. The first ministers have ...
2 youths responsible for bomb threat to a Prescott high school
Police from the Grenville detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said they found the people responsible for the ...
Ottawa police seeking suspect in bank robbery on Hazeldean Road
The Ottawa police robbery unit is asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery ...
Two young drivers caught going 54 km/h over speed limits
On Jan. 21, two young people in Ottawa were charged with stunt driving meaning their vehicles were impounded and they face fines and demerit points upon conviction. Police from the traffic unit are ...
Ottawa Charge rookie goaltender makes PWHL history
Ottawa’s netminder against Minnesota on Jan. 21 made history in a 1-0 shutout. Gwyneth Philips earned not only her first career Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) win, but also did not let any ...
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn’t mind remote work
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn’t mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if ...
Frozen pipes are possible this winter. Here’s what to do
Although the people of Ottawa find ways to enjoy the cold — hello Rideau Canal — the frigid temperatures can also pose problems to homes and businesses. During a deep freeze, frost penetrates into the ...
AGCO suspends Ottawa lounge’s liquor licence after guns found on site
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) “immediately” revoked the liquor licence for Savanna Lounge in Ottawa after an investigation found guns at the property. In a press release, AGCO ...