New security screening measures for city council chambers
If you attend a meeting at City Hall in the Council Chambers you will notice new security measures. The foyer entrance leading from Jean Pigott Place will be designated for…
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Carling at Edgeworth – Pedestrian Safety Review Update
Review work completed to date: 2 public consultation sessions organized by Councillor Kavanagh’s office 4 additional site observations by Road Safety staff Issues have been identified and countermeasures are currently…
Sgt Stangle to speak about our Neighbourhood Resource Team on Jan 28th.
Come to the Bay Ward Information session on Tuesday January 28th at 7pm at Ron Kolbus to meet Sgt Stangle. The Ottawa Police made this announcement Tuesday January 14th, 2020…
Anti-Racism Secretariat Follow-up
Councillor Kavanagh fully supported that the city fund an Anti-Racism Secretariat for 2020. We have included Councillor King’s update on the Secretariat for your information. Memo from Councillor Rawlson King,…
Ten 911 calls that shouldn’t have been made
The New Year is a great time for making changes and the Ottawa Police Service would like to remind people to Make the Right Call, especially when using 9-1-1. Here…
Jan 2020 – STEP to focus on following too close and stop sign violations
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on following too close and stop sign violations during the month of January. Following too…
City Council approves more $ for Road Safety Programs
On December 11th, City Council approved the Transportation Committee’s portion of its 2020 Budget. It includes a $27.5-million investment in road safety programs, like school-crossing guards, intersection improvements, traffic-calming measures…
Fraud Warning: SIM Card Swapping
The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is advising the community of recent scams involving “SIM card swapping.” This is a scam that is affecting consumers all over North America. What…
STEP to focus on red light running and stop sign violations
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) to focus on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes during the month of December. Impaired Driving: Between…
City announces plans to make Ottawa roads safer
Mayor Jim Watson and Transportation Committee Chair, Stephen Blais, announced a new plan that, pending Council approval, will direct City resources between 2020 and 2024 to improve safety for all…