The family of the young boy that fell to his death from a six floor apartment window is speaking out. Eliyah Pirani was 4 and a half years old, a gifted child and a loving brother who loved animals, nature and art.

The family said they normally keep the windows closed but Monday was a hot day. When Eliyah’s mother realized the home was a little too quiet and too bright it was already too late. The family said there are no devices on the window that restrict the opening. The apartment rental company, Homestead said that window restrictors should be in place and should not be tampered with nor removed.

Workers were sent to check all the windows in the building and said they did not receive a report that the restrictor was missing or defective in the window in question.

Ontario Provincial Police have issued warrants for two suspects in the suspicious death now deemed a homicide in a park in Perth. 2nd degree murder warrants have been issued for 34-year-old Joseph Madore and 28-year-old Brayton Kennedy, both from Ottawa.

The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Christo Allison Richards of Ottawa. Emergency services were called on April 12th mid afternoon to attend Last Duel Park along the Tay River. Richards was located in the park showing obvious signs of trauma. He was transported to hospital where he later died.

Police believe the murder was targeted and say there is no further threat to the public although the suspects remain at large.

Ottawa Police Service is concerned for the safety of a missing 26-year-old woman from Ottawa.

Samantha Gauthier has been missing since the morning of Monday April 27 and was last seen on St. Joseph Blvd and St. Pierre Street. Samantha is described as 5’6” tall with a medium build and has long, dark hair. She usually wears light rimmed medium size glasses.

If you know of her whereabouts or if you may have seen her since Monday please contact the Ottawa Police Service. A direct link to investigators can be found at rebel 1017 dot com / news.

Ottawa Police Service continues to investigate after officers responded to a stolen vehicle report at a home on Pleasant Park Road around 5 a.m. Monday.

Police quickly recovering the stolen car along with a second vehicle believed to be linked to the suspects. Two Ottawa men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Two additional suspects remain outstanding. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are reminding residents that vehicle theft continues to be a concern in the city, encouraging the public to take steps to better protect their vehicles.

Ottawa Police Service has announced that a boy has died after a fall from an apartment window. Emergency crews were called to an apartment building on Laurier Avenue East in Sandy Hill Monday evening.

They discovered a child lying on the ground with injuries consistent with a fall from a significant height. The boy who was described as under eight years old was transported to hospital in critical condition then pronounced deceased a short time later.

A reminder that with warmer weather on the near horizon, parents and caregivers are remonded to pay close attention to windo openings and locking systems considering that screens alone should not be considered safe for  fall prevention.

The Bank of Canada will present its economic outlook and announce its position on our prime lending rate on Wednesday. Most analysts predict the central bank will not change the current rate of 2.25%. That rate has held steady for the last three decisions.

The bank must balance an economic outlook that is severely affected by the on-going war in Iran as well as on-going economic pressures from the United States combined with increasing unemployment and cost of living factors.

The Bank of Canada tries to see through short term inflationary pressures but the war and tariffs are becoming long-term issues.

Ottawa Police Service has laid charges against a woman after police report a woman boarded an OC Transpo bus at the Billings Bridge Station on Bank Street Sunday just after 10:30 am.

The woman allegedly verbally confronted two other passengers hurling racial slurs and making threats. Another passenger attempted to intervene and police say that passenger was assaulted by the woman. OC Transpo dispatched a Special Constable to the bus who detained the suspect until police arrived on scene and arrested her.

Police are asking for any witnesses particularly riders that were on the bus to come forward.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of the “Canada Strong Fund,” a $25 billion government-backed investment vehicle aimed at accelerating major projects in energy, infrastructure, and technology across the country. The plan is being positioned as a cornerstone of Canada’s response to mounting economic pressures, including tariff threats from the United States, and is framed by the government as a long-term nation-building initiative.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has sharply criticized the proposal, arguing it would rely heavily on public debt while offering uncertain returns for taxpayers.

Federal officials say consultations with industry and provincial partners will take place in the coming months as Ottawa moves forward with the ambitious fund.

An Ottawa jury returned to court after six days of deliberation in the murder trail of a mother and boyfriend in the death of a 7-week-old infant.

The jury convicted the former boyfriend of second degree murder but it also declared a mistrial in the case against the mother. Patrick O’Connor was found guilty but the jury could not come to a decision on the guilt or innocence of Boravy Buth who was also charged with criminal negligence causing death.

A forensic pathologist ruled the child died of blunt force trauma to the head and experts testified that a fall would not cause the type of injury rather a more severe trauma like a traffic accident of a fall from a high elevation matched the type of severe trauma that lead to the death of the child.

The FBI has released more information about the California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner over the weekend.

Cole Thomas Allen  is  reportedly  a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer who opposes the views and policies of US President Donald Trump. The alleged attacker’s social media page describes him as a part time worker  at a company that offers admissions counseling and test preparation services to aspiring college students for the last six years.

The Associated Press reports Allen sent a message to family members minutes before the attack describing himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” and rambled at length about political policy and decisions while apologizing to friends, family and co-workers for the pending attack.

Leads OPP announced the death of a boater from Ottawa on the St. Lawrence River. Police say a 15 foot aluminum boat with multiple occupants capsized near Grenadier Island and one of the occupants did not resurface.

The Leeds Thousand Islands Fire Service attended the scene and discovered the victim in the water and unresponsive. Life saving efforts failed and the 41-year-old was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased a short time later.

Leeds OPP, with assistance from the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team, continue the investigation and ask for any witnesses to come forward.

Gatineau police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Thursday night at a business on Main Street. Officers with the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) were called to the scene around 11:30 p.m. on April 23, in the Lac-Beauchamp district, following reports of gunfire inside the establishment.

When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from serious injuries. First responders confirmed the victim’s death at the scene. Police secured the area, setting up a perimeter to allow investigators and forensic technicians to examine the scene. Several nearby roads were closed, including sections of Duquette Street East and West between Main Street and surrounding intersections.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SPVG Info Line at 819-243-4636, option 1. Police say all tips will be handled confidentially.

Ottawa Police say charges have been laid in connection with a fatal stabbing on Ashbourne Crescent that left a 60-year-old woman dead and another person injured. Investigators allege a 30-year-old man is responsible for the death of his mother and the attempted murder of an elderly relative in their 80s. Emergency crews transported the surviving victim to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have not released the identities of the accused or the victims, pending notification of next of kin. The incident has been classified as a femicide, marking the first such case in the city and the fifth homicide reported in Ottawa so far in 2026.

The Ottawa Police Service is continuing its investigation and is asking anyone with information to come forward. The Homicide Unit can be reached at 613-236-1222, extension 5493. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

The Ontario government has passed controversial changes to its freedom-of-information laws as part of the 2026 budget, despite criticism from transparency advocates and opposition parties.

The new rules exempt the premier, cabinet and their staff from disclosing work-related records and will apply retroactively all the way back to 1998, ending ongoing information requests and overturning court rulings demanding Ontario Premier Doug Ford release his phone records.

The move comes after a fast-tracked legislative process that bypassed committee review and included a late-night debate before passage.

What started off as a fire in a residential hedge beside a home in Nepean, ended up spreading to the parked vehicle then the garage and home.

A number of residents called 911 about the hedge fire advising dispatchers that the fire was quickly spreading toward the vehicle. Callers could not establish if any residents were inside the house but Ottawa Fire service attacked the fire from outside upon arrival and made entry right away as well to look for victims.

The house was confirmed empty and fire fighters moved the attack t the inside of the home to stop the spread of the flames. No word yet on the cause of the blaze.

The Ottawa Police service continues to seek witnesses to Tuesday’s fatal collision at the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Slack Road.

911 calls were made for emergency services around 5:20 pm for a serious collision involving an SUV and a Van. a woman believed to be in her 50s was pronounced deceased on the scene. Three other motorists were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are asking for any motorists with dash cam footage in the area to come forward.

Premiere Doug Ford has reinforced his position that American alcohol will not be allowed in the LCBO until a new CUSMA deal has been finalized.

The comments come as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick rails that the prohibition is a real sticking point to negotiations. Ford doubled down saying that we cannot roll over to threats from a bully.

Ford also discussed recent comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney saying that he is diversifying trade or trying to diversify trade saying that the US has “woke” us up.

What started out as a routine traffic stop in Addington County has likely ended in tragedy. Police attempted a traffic stop Tuesday evening just before 11:00 o’clock when they reported the vehicle sped away.

The driver apparently lost control drove through a ditch then drove into Lake Ontario where the vehicle quickly submerged. Police do not know how many occupants were in the car but it did not appear that any were able to surface. Prince Edward County OPP along with the Marine Unit and Aviation Services scoured the waters near the wreck throughout Wednesday but did not report any survivors.

The Special Investigations Unit Has invoked its mandate and the recovery operation continues.

Police have now made a fourth arrest in the murder of a Smiths Falls Man, Robbie Thomson was reported missing in October of 2023, his remains were located on a residential property on Kelly Jordan Road two years later.

Police have now charged 42-year-old Mark Fenton with accessory after the fact to murder. Three others have been charged with first degree murder in this case, 48-year-old Christopher Fenton, 48-year-old Erin Mackie, and 34-year-old Joshua Belfiori. Belfiori is from Kingston, all the others resided in Montague Township.

Police are still investigating at the scene where the remains were discovered and they provided little information about the location in order to preserve evidence and the integrity of the scene.

Despite US President Donald Trumps assertion that Iranian government officials had to come to the negotiation table, they did not.

Planned negotiations for yesterday in Pakistan did not take place as officials from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard said they had no intention to attend. Despite this, Trump said he will extend the cease fire at the behest of Pakistan as long as talks continue and conclude.

A number of Iranian members of parliament released social media posts or statements saying that further negotiations with the US is purely detrimental and irrational and made no mention of the extended cease fire.

Ottawa Police Service has now made arrest in the April 11th stabbing in the ByWard market. 911 calls came in around 11:00 pm for a stabbing and Police located a victim in critical condition.

Police asked for help from the public to identify the suspect and as a result have charged a 25-year-old man with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possessing a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

Police say the investigation is on-going and are still asking for help from the public in the form of dash cam or security video footage from the area near the time of the incident.

The Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa have now signed a formal agreement for the province to take over the operation of the light rail transit system and Highway 174.

The Ford government campaigned on this promise over a year ago and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe believes the upload to the province means a positive financial impact of billions of dollars saying the deal with the provincial minister reaffirms the commitment to complete the upload, and outlines some of the framework for how that’s going to work from here.

Few further details were released and a timeline for the upload was not given.

With the cease fire between Iran and the United States extended to tomorrow, there are conflicting reports as to whether U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is boarding an aircraft for peace talks in Pakistan with hard-line Iranian National Guard leaders saying they have no intention to attend such talks.

The U.S. disabled and Marines boarded an Iranian cargo vessel near the Straight of Hormuz an action that Tehran says violates the cease fire. President Donald Trump said the ship is now in U.S. custody because it attempted to violate the U.S. blockade of Iran.

Trump reiterated that Iran will be essentially destroyed if they do not sue for peace.

A Canadian tourist has been shot to death in Mexico. Mexican authorities say that a gunman opened fire on tourists at the Teotihuacan pyramids about an hour north of Mexico City, killing one and wounding four others including another Canadian.

Several people were also injured as a result of falls as they tried to escape the shooter. Police say the shooter died a short time later of a self inflicted gunshot wound. Mexican President Claudia Steinbaum expressed her sincerest condolences and solidarity to all the victims affected, adding that she is in touch with the Canadian Embassy.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board advises that the Ottawa River should reach peak water levels this week and they will likely peak between Lac Coulonge and Lac Deschenes at levels similar to 2023 levels.

Water levels are expected to settle around Thursday still 60 centimetres below their all – time high in 2019 but the Mattawa River could still rise another 30 centimetres from its level recorded on Monday and Hull could rise another 20 centimetres.

The City Gatineau predicts that 45 streets and 175 residences will suffer some degree of flooding. Pembroke is expected to be spared.

The National Capital Region is still not out of the woods yet when it comes to chilly temperatures. Overnight lows for tonight and tomorrow will dip into the -4 or -5 range and although we have no rain in the forecast through Friday, flooding could still occur in low lying areas and near rivers and lakes.

By Wednesday we should surpass our average high temperature mark for mid to late April with high temperatures forecast to range from 13 – 15 degrees from Wednesday through Sunday.

Average high temperatures for this time period are normally around 12 degrees

The gravy plane did not last long. Premiere Doug Ford has announced his intention to sell the almost $30 million dollar private plane that he purchased in order to streamline travel for his government and staff.

He drew harsh criticism for the timing and extravagance of the purchase and released a statement saying that he has heard and agrees that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane.

Ford added that he is working with Bombardier and other third parties to sell the plane as quickly as possible.

Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated that Canada must reduce its reliance on the United States, warning that new tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump are threatening key industries like auto, steel and lumber.

In a video message, Carney said the U.S. has shifted its trade approach and he pledged to keep Canadians informed as the government works to diversify trade relationships adding that the previous relationship with the U.S. was a weakness that must be corrected.

The comments come amid criticism from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and opposition Conservatives, who argue the government has yet to deliver concrete economic results.

Three people have been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East early Friday morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 8 west of Sebringville at approximately 5:30 a.m. on April 17.

The Ontario Provincial Police, along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services and the Perth East Fire Department, responded to the crash involving two motor vehicles. Three individuals were transported by Ornge to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition.

Highway 8 between Perth Road 140 and Perth Road 145 remains closed as members of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team assist with the ongoing investigation. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage to contact authorities or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Environment officials are warning of rainfall expected throughout the region today, with the ground already near saturation and limited capacity to absorb additional moisture. Rainfall totals are forecast between 10 and 20 millimetres from this morning through the afternoon, increasing the risk of localized flooding in vulnerable areas.

A cold front moving through the region will bring steady showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm. The warning comes after several days of significant rainfall, leaving soil conditions unable to effectively handle further precipitation. As a result, even moderate rainfall could lead to noticeable impacts on roads, drainage systems, and low-lying areas.

Residents are being advised to use caution, as water may pool on roadways and collect in ditches and depressions. Drivers are urged not to travel through flooded roads, while the public is encouraged to avoid low-lying areas where water levels may rise quickly. For the latest updates on flooding conditions, residents should consult their local Conservation Authority or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, or visit Ontario.ca/floods.

One person has been arrested following an investigation into a suspicious person incident today at University of Ottawa.

Police confirm there were no injuries reported, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

The situation prompted a temporary lockdown on campus, which has now been lifted as the incident is being cleared.

Ottawa Police Service say the investigation remains ongoing.

In a statement, police thanked members of the university community and the public for their cooperation and patience, acknowledging the concern the incident caused for students, faculty, staff, and their families.

One person has been arrested following an investigation into a suspicious person incident today at University of Ottawa.

Police confirm there were no injuries reported, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

The situation prompted a temporary lockdown on campus, which has now been lifted as the incident is being cleared.

Ottawa Police Service say the investigation remains ongoing.

In a statement, police thanked members of the university community and the public for their cooperation and patience, acknowledging the concern the incident caused for students, faculty, staff, and their families.

Police were alerted to a vehicle licence plate that matched that of a stolen vehicle from Cornwall on Wednesday evening in downtown Ottawa.

Police were responding to an unrelated call when they spotted the vehicle and commenced a pursuit. The vehicle was pulled over and 4 youths were removed and arrested without further incident.

The driver of the vehicle was charged with possession of stolen property. The three others were released without charges.

Ottawa Police Service continues to search for a suspect in the sexual assault that took place March the 28th on Colonel By Drive near the MacKenzie King Bridge.

Police have released a grainy image but are still asking for help from the public particularly in the form of dash cam footage if you were in the area between 11 pm and midnight.

Anyone with  information can contact  the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit or email saca@ottawapolice.ca. Remember you can always make anonymous tips on-line at crimestoppers.ca.

The Ottawa Police Central Neighbourhood Resource Team along with the Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant in Centretown this week and made an arrest. Police were acting on complaints from the public which triggered an investigation that lead to the search.

Police said the enforcement action is part of ongoing efforts to address community concerns, reduce the availability of harmful substances, and improve safety for residents, businesses, and visitors in the Centretown area. Police charged one man at the location and seized:

• Approximately 38 grams of fentanyl
• 154 hydromorphone pills
• 849 meth pills
• 229 biphentin pills
• 26 nabilone pills
• 31 morphine pills
• Approximately $7,300 in Canadian currency

The investigation is on-going.

Sarnia-Lambton MP Marilyn Gladu has defected to the Liberal party. Gladu is the 4th Conservative MP to cross the floor in the last six months bringing the Liberals just one seat away from a majority government.

Three by-elections taking place on Monday, two of which are still considered Liberal strong-holds will end up being the balance of majority power. The election in Terrebonne is much more closely contested between the Liberals and the Bloq.

The significance of the defection lies in the ability for the Liberals to carry a majority vote without needing to include the Speaker of the House – if they are able to win at least two of the three available seats.

The situation in the Middle East continues to be volatile, fragile and unpredictable. Yesterday a short lived cease fire combined with safe passage through the Straight of Hormuz, both crumbled as Israel continued strikes against Iranian proxys in Lebanon claiming that these strikes were not included in the cease fire.

Iran immediately halted shipping in the Straight of Hormuz as a result.

The White House labelled the attacks as a separate skirmish that had nothing to do with the cease fire while Pakistan, the broker of the cease fire, said that Lebanon was very much included in the cease fire deal.

City staff have advised Ottawa Council that construction of a stand-alone toilet location in Centretown has been put on hold because it has run over budget.

The City approved a $1 million budget in 2025 for construction of a public washroom at the corner of Somerset and Bank Streets. Councilors were quick to question staff about how such a relatively simple project like a 400 square foot building can run over a million dollars before a single flush.

The original design included two washrooms separated by a maintenance and community support room which included a meeting table, charge station and used needle box.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Hunt Club Road and Albion Road Monday evening just before 7:30 for a serious 2 car collision. Ottawa Fire Service arrived to find a T-bone style collision which trapped a driver inside.

OFS used the jaws of life to extricate the motorist while stabilizing the vehicle and taking precautions against a potential fire. The motorist was extricated about 20 minutes later. Officials said both drivers in the vehicles were females that were transported to hospital with similar non-life-threatening injuries.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash and have not announced any charges at this time.

After threats of the annihilation of an entire civilization U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back his threats and just before his 8 o’clock pm eastern time deadline yesterday agreed to a 2 week cease fire in Iran.

Trump made an announcement 2 hours before the deadline that bridges, power plants and other civilian targets would not be attacked pending Tehran’s acceptance of a two week cease fire and the reopening of the straight of Hormuz.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it would abide by the terms of the proposed cease fire and attend negotiations with the U.S. commencing this Friday in Islamabad.

A new Spark Advocacy poll indicates 25% of the four thousand Canadians polled think it would be a good idea for Canada to join the European Union. 58% indicated it is worth considering the proposal with the remainder saying it was a bad idea.

Despite the obvious geographic challenges, political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have said that the membership is being considered. A report for the European Parliament recommended the E.U. deepen ties with Canada calling Canada perhaps the most European country outside of Europe.

Artemis II astronauts have now flown further  from earth than any other humans. The four crew members including Canadian Jeremy Hansen performed the lunar fly-by portion of the mission where they fly around the far side of the moon losing all communications with earth for about 40 minutes.

The close lunar observation period lasts approximately 7 hours while the crew makes and sends observations and images of what they see on the surface.

Upon surpassing the previous record for distance flown from earth Hansen honoured the efforts and accomplishments of their predecessors challenging this generation and the next to make the record short-lived.

Ottawa Police Service says impaired driving charges and collisions are on the rise in 2026. 56 collisions involving impairment by drugs or alcohol have been recorded in 2026 through March 30th, a 27% increase over the same time period in 2025.

17 RIDE related programs were conducted in the week leading to St. Patrick’s Day and thirty impaired driving charges were laid. In 2025 854 impaired driving charges were laid in total representing a 2% increase from 2024.

Ottawa Fire Rescue Crews rescued a kayaker who fell into the rapids of the Ottawa River on Easter Sunday. Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 3:00 p.m. reporting a person in distress near the 100 block of Island Park Drive, close to Bate Island.

Crews arrived to find the kayaker in the water roughly 100 feet from shore. An Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Team was quickly deployed to reach the individual, while paramedics, police, and Gatineau firefighters also responded to the scene.

The adult male was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition, suffering from symptoms of hypothermia. The incident remains under investigation.

A motorcycle rider has died in a single vehicle collision in Tay Valley Township of Perth. Lanark County OPP received 911 calls on Friday afternoon around 6:15 pm.

They arrived at the collision scene on Upper Scotch Line between Scotch Line and Allans Mill Road and located the single rider. EMS crews arrived on scene and commenced treatment as they transported him to hospital. The 43 year old man from Carleton Place succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Police are asking for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage from the area to come forward.

Algonquin Collage continues its cost-cutting measures announcing last week that both male and female rugby programs at the school are being discontinued effective immediately.

Teams were advised of an update via google meets on March 30th. On the 31st the two minute meeting spelled the end of the programs due to budget constraints. Players, students and coaches were equally taken a back by the announcement saying they did not expect this outcome at all.

Algonquin cancelled approximately 30 academic programs about a month ago again siting budgetary constraints but players have launched an on line petition to save the rugy program already garnering thousands of signatures.

The Ontario Provincial Police say Highway 401 eastbound is closed at Highway 16 in Johnstown following a tractor-trailer rollover.

Police report the crash has resulted in a full closure of eastbound lanes while emergency crews conduct an on-site investigation and begin cleanup operations. No injuries have been reported at this time.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice. Updates are expected as the situation develops.

The Ottawa Police Service say a 66-year-old man reported missing on April 2, 2026, has been found safe. Officials confirmed the update and noted the case has now been successfully resolved.

Police did not release further details about where the man was located, but confirmed he is safe and no longer considered missing.

Investigators are thanking members of the public for their assistance, saying community support played an important role in achieving a positive outcome.

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the region, with 20 to 40 millimetres of rain expected from Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. The weather system, described as a Colorado low, is forecast to bring steady rainfall beginning later today, with the heaviest downpours anticipated this evening and overnight. Forecasters note there is a high level of confidence in the system, with a moderate overall impact expected.

Officials warn that saturated ground from recent rainfall may have limited ability to absorb additional moisture, increasing the risk of localized flooding. Water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas is likely, and visibility could be suddenly reduced during heavier bursts of rain, particularly if thunderstorms develop.

Residents are being advised to avoid low-lying areas and remain cautious around rivers, creeks, and culverts, where washouts may occur. Authorities are also urging the public to stay up to date with forecasts and alerts from Environment Canada and to consult provincial flood information resources as conditions evolve.

A 23-year-old Ottawa man is facing numerous charges in connection with a series of alleged sexual offences, and police say there may be additional victims. The Ottawa Police Service announced the charges Thursday, stating the incidents are believed to have taken place in January 2026 within the city.

Investigators with the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit have charged Omer Faruk Yildirim with 13 offences under the Criminal Code. The charges include sexual assault and sexual interference involving individuals under the age of 16, luring a person under 14 using telecommunications, administering a noxious substance, and possession of child sexual abuse material. Police allege the accused used social media, including the Snapchat platform, and a username associated with the account “ottawamoe” to communicate.

Police say Yildirim is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. Investigators are urging anyone who may have had contact with the accused or who has information related to the case to come forward. The Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit can be reached directly, and anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

Ottawa Police Service is on the look out for the suspects involved in an attempted distraction theft in Alta Vista.

Police say two woman approached an older woman near the Ottawa Hospital at the intersection of Alta Vista and ans Smyth Road on March the 27th after 6:30 pm. Police allege they tried to steel the woman’s necklace but failed and promptly fled the area. The two suspects were seen entering a dark coloured Ford Edge SUV driven by a male.

The female suspects are described as Middle Eastern, about 5’2″tall, with dark hair. One suspect wore a pale coloured sweater over a light blue, floral-patterned shirt, a long black skirt and dark-coloured flat shoes. The other woman was wore a light-colored sweater and a long skirt or dress. The driver of the Ford Edge is described as a man with a dark beard, wearing a light-colored polo shirt.

For the first time since 1972 human kind has launched a crewed mission to the moon.

Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be the first non-American to leave near earth orbit on NASA’s 10 day mission to orbit the moon on a free return trajectory and return safely to earth.

NASA plans this flight to pave the way for a return to landing on the moon and possibly missions to Mars. Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated Hansen saying the achievement is a testament to Hansen’s exceptional skill, and to the decades of discipline, dedication, and perseverance that brought him to this moment. It is also a testament to Canada and our world-class science, our cutting-edge technology, and our remarkable astronauts.