Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Charges laid following sexual assaults at Kanata wave pool
(Press release from Ottawa Police.) The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section (SACA) has charged an Ottawa man for sex assault offences in relation to incidents with…
Fire on Spruce Ridge Road west of Stittsville
Stittsville’s fire station responded to a fire early Friday afternoon at 790 Spruce Ridge Road just west of Stittsville. The fire department said the fire was in a shed structure in…
“Finding Holly” trail cam damaged… and the culprits are caught on camera
UPDATE – JULY 14: Volunteer Lisa Gallant tells StittsvilleCentral.ca that as of this afternoon, volunteers believe that they’ve identified three of the four people in the photos, thanks to tips…
Fires nearby in Katimavik, Richardson Side Road
Ottawa Fire responded to two calls near Stittsville this afternoon: A fire at a two-storey home at 8 Forbes Avenue in Katimavik was called in just after 2:00pm. The…
Major fire at vehicle scrap yard on Flewellyn Road
(Photo via Ottawa Fire.) Firefighters from several stations responded to a major fire at the Cash for Trash vehicle scrap yard on Flewellyn Road. Several cars caught fire at the yard,…
‘Wiches Cauldron closed Tuesday after break-in
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the ‘Wiches Cauldron food truck. First their web site was hacked, and now they’re closed for the day after an overnight break-in.…
Quarry parties a balancing act for owners and police
(Above: Photo by Jordan Mady.) QUARRY PARTIES USUALLY START OFF WITH A TEXT. “Let’s hit the quarry tonight”. Young people – usually students of high school or university age – then get together at one…
Canada Day fire on Bell Park Street caused by candle
(via Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa Fire Services responded to a fire in Stittsville last night on Bell Park Street just before 10;00pm. Upon arrival, the fire had been extinguished and…
Fireworks by-law will be enforced for Canada Day week, says City
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday, the City reminds anyone planning to use fireworks to celebrate Canada Day do so…
Vandals torch play structure in Glen Cairn
UPDATE – JUNE 26: Ottawa Police and Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information on the vandalism that leads to an arrest. Police say this fire…
SIU closes investigation into Stittsville collision
(Press release from the Ontario SIU.) Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) review of an incident that occurred in Ottawa earlier this month, SIU Director Tony Loparco has terminated…
WATCH: Stittsville’s breakdancing firefighter
Here’s Josh, a volunteer firefighter from Station 81 on Stittsville Main Street. He took part in a dance-off at Shad Qadri’s party in the park. Skip ahead to 30 seconds,…
Special Investigations Unit investigates collision at Huntmar & Hazeldean
UPDATE: Roads in the area have re-opened as of about 4:30pm. Also, the SIU has suspended its investigation into the crash. Due to prelim info received regarding injuries to woman…
Volunteer firefighters continue 70-year tradition in Stittsville
(Above: Stittsville’s volunteer firefighters in front of Station 81. Photo by Barry Gray.) Stittsville’s main fire station is still staffed by volunteers, who are part of a community tradition that…
Ottawa Fire will be knocking on doors June 1-8 to check on smoke alarms
(Press release via the City of Ottawa.) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) firefighters will be out in the community during the first week of June to encourage residents to install, test…