Removing snow from your vehicle makes winter roads safer
After a snowstorm, do you clean off your vehicle? Your entire vehicle – windows, roof, hood, and trunk? Removing ice and snow from your vehicle is necessary to keep you,…
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Join the SNOW MOLES!
On Friday January 7th I had the pleasure of attending the virtual launch for the 2022 Snow Mole Campaign, a program organized by the Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee of…
Ottawa Police Service: Make the Right Call
When you “Make the Right Call” to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) you are helping us to help build a safer community for everyone who lives here. By calling us…
Be vigilant of emails, texts, or phone calls asking for money or personal information
There was a recent article in the Ottawa Citizen about scam texts being sent to mobile phone users asking for money. It’s a reminder to always be vigilant. The OPP…
Police warn against vigilantism – Man arrested in Lincoln Heights
On November 11th, 2021, the West Criminal Investigation Unit charged a man following acts of vigilantism that took place in the Lincoln Heights area. The Ottawa Police Service has been…
Neighbourhood Thefts from Vehicles
Our community police officer Constable Jeff Kostuch has provided the following response to the recent increase in thefts from vehicles. “Please be advised that our Patrol and Neighbourhood Resource Team…
Committee approves plan to improve local safety and well-being
On Thursday, October 21, 2021, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (and report submitted to committee) which sets out strategies and outcomes…
How to Choose a Car Seat or Booster Seat
The right car seat or booster needs to be the right choice for your child’s size and weight. Having the right car seat for your child can reduce the chance of injury…
Hydro Ottawa: Learn how to stay safe around your home and in your community
Electricity-related accidents can happen in unexpected ways, sometimes even becoming fatal. Learn how to stay safe around your home and in your community. Safety At Home Electricity is used to…
New Automated Speed Enforcement proposed for Bay Ward
New automated speed enforcement is proposed for 2021/2022 implementation at WOODROFFE AVE from GEORGINA DR to HIGHWAY 417 in front of D. Roy Kennedy Public School. The speed cameras only…