Leads OPP have charged three 17-year-olds, one male and two females, with importing, distributing or possessing for the purpose of distribution of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police commenced an investigation February 23 after a 16-year-old female contacted police and advised them of the distribution of intimate images of her. The two female suspects in this case have also been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

All three suspects have been released from custody pending court appearances.

The City of Ottawa has named Rick Leary the new general manager of OC Transpo. Leary is the former CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission and has worked in transit systems across North America including Boston Transit.

Leary has said his first job is getting Line 1 restored to full service as soon as possible adding that he has already been studying assessing the situation. Leary said his goal is to deliver safe and reliable service and to create a positive environment for riders who need a transit system they can depend on.

Leary said he knows riders are currently frustrated with a level of service that is absolutely not the level of service that he wants to offer residents.

Avi Lewis has been elected the new Federal NDP leader on the first ballot at the leadership convention in Winnipeg. 70 thousand votes were registered and Lewis received well over the minimum number required.

The Federal NDP only holds six seats in the House of Commons at this time and the election of Lewis likely signals a strong shift to the left for the federal NDP with Lewis promoting policies like government owned grocery stores and construction companies.

All three other major party leaders congratulated Lewis on his victory and said they looked forward to working with him although Lewis does not hold a seat in the House.

A resident of Petawawa has reportedly lost more than $100,000 in a suspected cryptocurrency investment scam, according to police. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Upper Ottawa Valley detachment were notified of the incident on March 25 at approximately 1:30 p.m. and have since launched an investigation, which remains ongoing.

Police say the case follows a pattern commonly seen in cryptocurrency frauds, where victims are lured by online advertisements or contacts through social media, dating sites, or search engines promising high returns. In many cases, victims begin with a small investment before being encouraged to commit larger sums through trading platforms or digital wallets controlled by fraudsters. Once funds are transferred, access is often cut off, leaving victims unable to recover their money. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reports that Canadians lost more than $351 million to cryptocurrency investment scams in 2025 alone.

Investigators are reminding the public to be cautious of unsolicited investment offers, especially those that promise unusually high returns or create a sense of urgency. Other warning signs include requests to transfer cryptocurrency to unfamiliar accounts or advice from individuals met online urging investment. Authorities stress that legitimate institutions, including police, government agencies, and financial institutions, will never request payment in cryptocurrency. Anyone who believes they have been targeted by a scam is urged to contact their local police service or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

GATINEAU, Que., March 27, 2026 — A stolen semi-truck triggered a series of collisions in the Hull sector of Gatineau Friday evening, leaving multiple people injured and causing significant disruption near a busy corridor. Police say the incident began around 5:45 p.m., when officers with the Gatineau Police Service received a report that a tractor-trailer had been stolen from a nearby commercial yard.

Acting on tips from the public, officers quickly located the vehicle on Boulevard Saint-Joseph, close to the Casino du Lac-Leamy. Despite the rapid response, the truck was involved in several crashes along its route, with approximately ten vehicles caught up in the سلسلة of collisions. Six individuals were transported to hospital as a precaution, though the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

The driver of the semi-truck attempted to flee the scene on foot but was swiftly apprehended by police. The 22-year-old man from Ottawa was arrested and taken to the Hull police station. He is scheduled to appear in court Saturday morning to face multiple charges related to vehicle theft and dangerous driving.

Ottawa Police Service responded to calls for a fight in progress in Little Italy Wednesday afternoon.

Police report up to 5 adults were involved in the altercation which devolved from a vocal altercation to fisticuffs to a stabbing. Another adult was run over by a suspect after the fight seemed to have concluded and the vehicle fled the scene without stopping. Police believe three suspects involved in the incident were in the vehicle at the time and two of the five total combatants were stabbed.

Police are asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

The City of Ottawa has added a second high-tech pot-hole repair machine to its fleet. The Canadian made Python 5000 is a self-propelled, single operator pot-hole patching machine boasting the ability to repair single deep pot holes and extended cracks in road surfaces, quickly and efficiently with only one operator who is safely located inside the climate controlled cab.

The beast carries 4500kg of asphalt and can operate in regular traffic flow and in almost all weather conditions. The city has decided to rent the units instead of purchasing them outright in order to avoid the large capital outlay and maintenance costs.

Over 12 tons of asphalt have been utilized for pot-hole repairs already this year and you can report pot-holes to the city by calling 311 or visiting the City of Ottawa’s website.

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has ordered flags at city buildings to half staff in honour of the 50 year old crossing guard who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday.

Police said tips from the public lead to the arrest of a 19-year-old in connection to the collision but police have not released what charges, if any, have been laid. Sutcliffe said the loss of Peter Clark is being felt deeply across our city adding that this should never happen to someone who was working to keep children safe.

The Ottawa Police Service said Mr. Clark’s commitment to that responsibility reflects a service to the community that deserves our utmost respect and gratitude.

The CAA is inviting Ottawa drivers to complain about their commute. More specifically the CAA has launched its worse roads campaign inviting drivers from across Canada to fill out a survey indicating which roads are in dire need of repair.

Last year Carling Avenue was voted the worst road in Ottawa for the 10th year year in a row, followed by Richmond Road and Hunt Club. The CAA says 70% of their members believe that not enough is being done to keep Ontario’s roads safe.

Voting is now open on line and closes April the 17th. Click Here to Vote

A likely brief relief on gas prices today as prices at the pumps have dropped between 12 – 15 cents  a litre overnight with some gas stations reducing diesel by as much as 20 cents a litre.

The decrease reflects the steep drop in crude oil prices on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration was having meaningful negotiations with Iranian officials while Tehran denies any such discussions are taking place.

Crude oil prices jumped back up on Tuesday so it is very likely that the relief we see at the pumps today may not last long. Pump prices will likely remain quite volatile with simple Truth Social posts by Trump radically affecting world markets and economies.

Officials are urgently asking for help from the public after a crossing guard was struck and seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Barrhaven.

Police say a crossing guard in his late 50’s was struck at an intersection near an elementary school around 8:20 Monday morning. The dark – coloured Ford F-150 sped away without stopping. The incident occurred on Cedarview Road near Kennevale Drive and the area was closed for several hours for the reconstruction and investigation.

Police say EMS crews worked to stabilize the victim on the scene then transported him to hospital in critical condition.

The two deceased pilots in the fatal Air Canada Jazz crash in LaGuardia have been identified as Antoine Forest from Cote-du-Lac, Quebec and MacKenzie Gunther.

The flight attendant who was found outside of the aircraft still strapped into her seat is expected to undergo surgery to repair multiple leg fractures and the two Port Authority fire officers are expected to be released from hospital soon.

The flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder boxes have both been recovered and are expected to yield data and audio information on what the pilots may have seen and how they reacted. The air traffic controller that cleared the aircraft to land then cleared the fire vehicle to cross the active runway was reportedly the sole controller on duty work both ground and airborne frequencies at the same time during the accident.

A new Ipsos poll suggests many Ontarians believe Doug Ford is not effectively “protecting Ontario” on key issues as MPPs return to the legislature after a 14 week winter holiday.

The survey found low approval ratings on housing, affordability, health care and education, though the government performed better on interprovincial trade and relations with the United States.

Despite these concerns, polling indicates Ford’s Progressive Conservatives would still likely win a majority if an election were held now.

The federal government spending review directs agencies and federal departments to cut over 12 000 full time equivalent jobs over the next three years.

The job reductions are part of the plan to reduce spending by billions to meet cost cutting targets. Departments have been directed to present reports including specific cost-cutting details along with a time line on when targets will be achieved.

Estimated job reductions and departments include 1,793 jobs at Public Services and Procurement Canada, 900 jobs at Statistics Canada and 942 at Health Canada. Other agencies have not provides job loss related estimates offering steamlining and increased efficiencies as opposed to concrete numbers.

As gas prices all over the world continue to soar with no end in sight, U.S. President Donald Trump issued another warning to Iran over the weekend.

Saturday evening Trump issued a 48 hour warning threatening to obliterate Iran’s entire oil producing and oil exporting infrastructure if they do not reopen the straight of Hormuz to commercial oil transport.

Tehran seemed unwilling to capitulate warning the U.S. that it will now attack U.S. and Israeli fuel, energy, information technology and desalination infrastructure in the middle east. 20% of the world oil supply is estimated to flow through the Straight of Hormuz although Trump claims that the U.S. is largely unaffected by its closure.

A Canada Border Services agent has been charged with allowing a truck carrying drugs and other contraband to pass through the border into Ontario unimpeded. The RCMP alleges the vehicle was loaded with tobacco, cocaine. opium and cannabis the driver of the truck and the CBSA officer identified as Daniel Natorianni were arrested at the Queenston Lewiston port of entry at Niagara On The Lake in January. Natorianni and the driver Abhishek Abhishek both face charges including:

• Conspiracy to Import Schedule I pursuant to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and committing the offence under section 465(1)(c) of the Criminal Code;
• Trafficking a controlled substance pursuant to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• Importation of Schedule I pursuant to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking pursuant to section 11(1) of the Cannabis Act (3 counts);
• Distribution of Schedule I pursuant to section 9(2) of the Cannabis Act (3 counts);
• Transportation and possession of tobacco for the purpose of sale pursuant to section 121.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

The suspects remain in custody after initial court appearances.

An Ottawa man is facing charges following a fatal collision on Carling Avenue that claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman Wednesday evening. Ottawa Police say the crash happened around 7:15 p.m. on March 18 near Ullswater Drive and involved a passenger van and a sedan. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and her family has been notified. No other injuries were reported.

Police have charged 31-year-old Vicente Ramos of Ottawa with impaired operation causing death and dangerous operation causing death. Investigators say the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including processing the scene and inspecting the vehicles involved to determine what factors led to the collision.

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam or surveillance footage from the area at the time to contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, extension 2345. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca. Police say the incident serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences impaired driving can have on families and communities.

Police are investigating after a backhoe was stolen from a property in Clarence-Rockland. The theft happened in the area of Summit Private, where officers say the heavy equipment was taken from a private lot.

Investigators say a white SUV was seen canvassing the neighbourhood prior to the theft. A short time later, a white flatbed towing truck attended the property and removed the backhoe from the location. Police believe the two vehicles may be connected to the incident.

Anyone with information that may help the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The public works and infrastructure committee is reviewing a report to allow three-hour bus-only lanes on a section of Bank Street to streamline OC Transpo bus operations in the Glebe.

Staff is recommending the bus only lane to be installed northbound on Bank Street between Holmwood Avenue and Pretoria Avenue between 7 – 10 am and 3-6pm. Permanent bus lanes are being considered several sections of Bank Street as well including:

Northbound between Regent Street and Fourth Avenue

Southbound between Fourth Avenue and Thornton Avenue

Southbound between Holmwood Avenue and Wilton Crescent

Northbound south of Aylmer Avenue

The Ottawa Police service has now paid charges after a fatal collision occurred on Wednesday. Police were called to a 2 vehicles collision at the intersections of Carling Avenue and Ullswater Drive just after 7:00 pm.

The identity of the 52 year old female that was pronounced deceased at the scene has not yet been released, but police have laid charges against 31 year Vincent Ramos of Ottawa.

He has been charged with:

• Impaired operation causing death

• Dangerous operation causing death

Police continue to investigate the collision and the circumstances leading to it.

ABC has cancelled the 22nd season of The Bachelorette featuring Taylor Frankie Paul just three days before its much hyped premiere.

Paul is the subject of a current domestic violence investigation but an older video has surfaced of her apparently kicking, punching and throwing a chair at her former partner as her young daughter watches crying.

Disney Entertainment Television released a statement saying that in light of the newly released video just surfaced today, they have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time, and to focus is on supporting the family.

Statistics Canada has released new numbers showing a significant reduction in Canadian population in the last quarter of 2025.

Stats Can says the net population loss was over 100 000 people noting a significant decrease in non-permanent residents in Canada likely attributed to the reduction of foreign work and study permits.

These trends are expected to change early this year with temporary legislation introduced effective this month facilitates a fast – track of nearly 33 000 work permits to support skilled workers in Quebec to obtain their permanent residency status.

A tractor Trailer was involved in a single vehicle collision on highway 17 near the Bonnechere River Bridge yesterday afternoon.

The rig appeared to crash against the right side concrete barrier causing severe damage to the transport. Two axles were torn from the truck and the engine compartment was also severely damaged. An oil spill resulted and the ministry of the Environment is assessing the ecological impact.

The driver was transported to hospital as a precaution and the highway was closed for the cleanup for most of the afternoon. OPP did not release information on possible charges.

Premiere Doug Ford is facing criticism after praising a homeowner in the greater Toronto area who shot and wounded an intruder during a home invasion. Ford said saying the suspect “needed to be shot.” and that the resident “should have shot him a few more times.” Police say the resident will not face charges, as the firearm was legally owned and legally stored, while a 24-year-old suspect remains in custody facing multiple charges.

Opposition leaders, including Marit Stiles and Mike Schreiner, condemned the premier’s remarks as irresponsible and called for a focus on public safety measures.

Conservative MP Sandra Cobena introduced a Bill in the House of Commons called the Stand on Guard Act in order to amend the Criminal Code to establish a castle law which presumes that force used by a homeowner against and intruder is reasonable and legal.

The Ottawa Police Service is seeking help from the public to identify a break and enter suspect whose image was captured on surveillance cameras.

The break in occurred very early on the morning February the 19th on the 300 block of Elgin Street. Personal items were stolen from the units staff room and kitchen. The suspect is described as a  white male, 25–35 years old, wearing a black baseball cap, dark jacket with white writing on the back , blue jeans, and dark shoes.

Another image of the suspect shows he donned a black coat that he likely took from the staff room and wore it when he exited the premise.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada is “leaving the door open” to providing assistance in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict with Iran, but emphasized the country will not engage offensively.

The announcement comes as Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, driving global oil prices above $100 USD per barrel and prompting calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for NATO involvement.

McGuinty said Canada is monitoring the situation, consulting with NATO allies, and has no plans to send naval forces or take a direct military role in the conflict.

Ontario Provincial Police were at the right spot at the right time witnessing a white garbage bag being ejected from a car in motion on Highway 417 at St. Laurent Blvd. Not only was the marked OPP cruiser behind the vehicle with the dash cam operating but another, unmarked OPP cruiser was beside the suspect vehicle. Police pulled the driver over and issued a $125 dollar ticket for littering. OPP noted in a release that litter can reach municipal waterways breaking down into micro plastics and damaging the environment. Littering also harms the look of communities and as one motorist found out – is illegal.

The Canada Border Services Agency says it has cancelled at least 239 visas linked to individuals with suspected ties to the leadership of Iran. The federal government first barred senior Iranian officials from entering Canada in 2022 over allegations of terrorism and human rights violations, and about 17,800 visa applications have since been reviewed for security concerns. Meanwhile, Global Affairs Canada says nearly 8,000 Canadians and family members have returned from the Middle East since late February amid the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

With another MP crossing the floor to the Liberals, a majority Liberal government in the house of Commons could be imminent. The Liberals now hold 170 of the 172 seats they require for the slimmest majority government with three bi-elections being held in April – two of which are traditionally considered Liberal strongholds in Toronto. A sweep of all three ridings would give the Liberals some much needed breathing room and eliminate the need to have the Speaker vote in order to break any possible ties.

The Ottawa Police Service has announced an upgrade of its on line reporting system in order to make it easier and faster for residents to be able to report any non-emergency incidents in multiple languages. Citizens will be able to report incidents like property theft, vandalism, and driving-related complaints among other issues.

Toronto Police and the RCMP continue to investigate a shots fired call at the U.S. embassy in Toronto early Tuesday morning. Police say surveillance images showed a white Toyoata Rav 4 pull up in front of the embassy where two men exited the car and took several shots at the building with handguns. The two fled  the are in the same car. Police patrols have intensified in places of worship in all major cities in Canada. The embassy’s are extremely secure but police are still on alert due to the on  going war in the middle east.

The Ottawa Police Service continues to investigate a serious pedestrian collision on Monday. An 80 year old woman was truck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the South Keys Shopping Mall around 3 pm. Emergency services transported the woman to a hospital trauma centre in critical condition. Anyone with information, dashcam or security camera footage of the incident or the shopping centre parking lot are asked to come forward.

We are already in the middle of what the City of Ottawa is declaring a significant weather event. With a mix of precipitation in the morning including snow, drizzle and freezing rain. Then freezing rain takes over for the balance of day with accumulations ranging from 10 – 20 mm which could cause broken tree limbs and power outages throughout the region. Flooding could still be a factor today as well so avoid necessary travel today if possible.

Mild temperatures, periods of heavy rain and melting snow are causing water levels to rise in local creeks, rivers and other waterways, increasing the risk of fast-moving currents and localized flooding. Residents are being advised to use caution around all bodies of water as conditions can change quickly during early spring thaw.

Officials warn that shorelines may be slippery or unstable due to erosion, and people should keep children and pets well back from the water’s edge. Walking close to riverbanks or flooded areas can be dangerous, especially where melting snow and saturated ground have weakened the shoreline. Residents should also be prepared for the possibility of localized flooding in low-lying areas.

Ice conditions on ponds, lakes and rivers are described as extremely unpredictable and unsafe at this time of year. Authorities are reminding the public to stay off all ice surfaces and avoid unnecessary risks until conditions stabilize.

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man from the Odessa area. The Lennox and Addington County Ontario Provincial Police say 59-year-old Ronald Garrah was last seen Friday morning around 7:30 near the intersection of Main Street and Centre Street in Odessa.

Garrah is described as five-foot-six with a slim build. He is bald with scruffy facial hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a bright orange jacket and boots. Police say he is also known to visit the Kingston area.

Anyone with information on Ronald Garrah’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lennox and Addington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident number E260301381