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Ottawa athlete training hard for 2023 Special Olympics
Posted on Friday, March 03, 2023 08:54 AM
When you first meet Jacob, you can’t help but notice his huge smile and his boundless enthusiasm for his role as an athlete representing Ottawa in the Special Olympics.
“I’ve met some really great friends and I’ve learned how to do something better than I ever did before,” he said, adding that he’s even taken the gold in a few competitions over the years.
Police services across the province, and Canada, have always been heavily invested in supporting Special Olympics to help create sports...
Calling all local charities: Apply to be the beneficiary of the 12th annual OPS Gala
Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2023 09:52 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 12th annual Gala to be held November 4 at the Shaw Centre.
To qualify, your organization must be:
- A registered charity; and
- Provide services to Ottawa residents.
“Every year, local charities are selected as beneficiaries of the Gala fundraising. The charities are picked because of shared values with the OPS, a willingness to pitch...
Lost in the woods
Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2023 08:39 AM
The call came in at about 4 p.m. on December 28 to the Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) 911 Communications Centre.
The woman on the phone indicated that she and her friends were lost in the woods in rural Ottawa and could not find their way out.
The day had started bright, crisp, and sunny at -4C, but temperatures were beginning to dip, and it was expected to reach -10C by the evening.
The OPS 911 agent knew she had to work quickly and launched the RapidSOS tool that provides accurate GPS coordinates...
Investigators seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on Fallowfield Road
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 27, 2023 12:15 pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Friday, February 24th.
At approximately 8:15 pm, officers were called to the intersection of Fallowfield and Conley Roads in response to a collision involving two vehicles.
A 58-year-old man succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the...
OPS Traffic Services Unit conducts downtown enforcement - 297 tickets issued
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2023 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday February 23, 2023 11:30 am
(Ottawa) — Over the Family Day long weekend, officers in the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Traffic Services Unit conducted enforcement measures in the downtown core.
“We saw a large number of drivers using their cell phones,” said Staff Sergeant Denis Hull with the Ottawa Police Traffic and Escort Unit. “It’s important to remind drivers to leave the phone alone while operating a vehicle.”
In total, officers issued 297 tickets, including:
- 21...
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