Dark alleys and drugs. Prostitutes and pimps. Gangs and guns. Centretown at night is perceived by many as a dangerous place.
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A night on the line
Who's behind Ottawa's 911? Christine Otsuka visits the Ottawa Police Service Communications Centre to find out. the police call centre.
‘Bad date’ hotline reaches out to sex trade workers
Everyone knows first-date tips. Some have blind-date tips. Sex workers in Ottawa have what they call “bad-date tips.”
Future of city’s needle exchange van uncertain
In the dead of night, somebody is making sure Centretown’s junkies have access to clean needles. For now.