Tag: safety
The OPS STEP focusing on school zone safety and impaired driving in March
Ottawa Police Services’ Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on school zone safety and impaired driving during the month of March. School Bus / School Zone Safety: Between 2013 and 2017,…
COMMENT: The “creative activism” behind the Rosehill Expressway launch
(PHOTO: Unveiling the Rosehill Expressway sign. Photo by C.W.) A huge thank you to my neighbours in Bryanston Gate, Fairwinds and Poole Creek Village for helping to open the Rosehill…
Three steps you can take to reduce damage from flooding
(via City of Ottawa) With continuing heavy rainfall in the forecast, the City advises residents to take necessary precautions for any potential flooding in low lying areas that are adjacent…
Ottawa Police conduct two-day school zone traffic blitz
(via Ottawa Police) With students returning from winter holiday break, the Ottawa Police Traffic sections, assisted by School Resource Officers, conducted city-wide proactive traffic enforcement blitzes in school zones. The…
Stay clear of ice covered surfaces, says Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
With the recent cold weather and snowfall, lakes, rivers and creeks are beginning to freeze over. Although Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) does not monitor ice thickness, it is likely…
COMMENTS OF THE WEEK: Getting involved in community safety
We received a lot of comments this week on our editorial Residents, not just police, have a role to play in community safety, written in response to a very low turn-out…
COMMENT: Residents, not just police, have a role to play in community safety
One morning earlier this year, residents living near A. Lorne Cassidy school in Crossing Bridge woke up to find broken beer bottles and garbage all over the school’s playground. The residents had a…
QADRI: “An Open Discussion on Crime” – November 25 at GRC
(via Councillor Shad Qadri’s weekly newsletter) We are fortunate to live in the great community of Stittsville which provides residents with a safe community to live, work and play. However,…
Halloween safety tips from the Ottawa Police
(press release) To help families have a safe trick-or-treating experience, the Ottawa Police offers you the following tips and tricks: Make sure your children can be seen. Visibility is an…
Ottawa police issue back-to-school safety reminder, step up enforcement
(Photo: Speed sign on Hobin Street, near A. Lorne Cassidy school. Photo by Barry Gray.) (via Ottawa Police) Over the next few days children will be returning to school and…
Cycling safety audit lists Queensway bridges as worst in Kanata North
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…