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Fatal collision on Fernbank Road: police seeking witnesses

FOR /IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 28, 2023   2:15 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred this morning on Fernbank Road between Jinkinson and Blacks Side Roads.

At approximately 8 am, first responders were called to the area in response to a single motor vehicle collision.

A 52-year-old male succumbed to his injuries as a result of the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the...

Fatal collision on Carp Road: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, November 26, 2023   4 p.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred just after 9 a.m. this morning in the 3100 block of Carp Road.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision.

Tragically, a woman in her 50s is deceased as a result of her injuries.

We want to thank the bystanders who rendered CPR and assistance before emergency crews arrived on the scene.

Investigators would like to speak with...

Statement on Violence Against Women and Gender-based Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 24, 2023   11:15 am

(Ottawa) — Today, we recognize and support the White Ribbon movement.

November 25th will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW), an annual day of significance that begins the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence”.

In March of this year, we issued a statement of support for City council’s declaration of intimate partner violence (IPV) as an epidemic. IPV is an ongoing issue; in 2021, we...

Draffin Court Homicide Investigation; police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 23, 2023   3:10 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident this morning that left one person dead, and another with life-threatening injuries.

At approximately 6:10 am, police and first responders rushed to Draffin Court in response to calls for service about shots fired.

On scene, one person was located deceased, and another a 28-year-old man, was transported by Ottawa Paramedics to a local hospital...

Ottawa Police and partners collect personal hygiene products until Dec. 10th Purse Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 23, 2023  1:35 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women, starting on November 25th.

“Hygiene products are an expense that some women in our community simply can’t afford,” said Cst. Dawn Neilly, co-organizer of 8th installment of the Purse Project. “With a sharp increase in the cost for goods this year, more...