As hate vandalism incidents rise in the city, an Ottawa artist challenges stereotypes around graffiti
With an increase in hate graffiti complaints, the City of Ottawa is working to combat this. At the same time, local graffiti artists are fighting against hate in their own way by using art.
Thefts soar in Ottawa’s crime hotspot Rideau-Vanier Ward
Rideau-Vanier reported the highest reported theft cases in Ottawa, according to a Capital Current analysis of the Ottawa Police’s crime data.
Some downtown Ottawa convenience store owners say it’s not worth the risk to sell alcohol
Weeks after the Ontario government allowed convenience stores to sell beer, wine, and coolers, many store owners in Ottawa are taking a cautious approach, saying they have concerns about the impact on safety and the potential for increased shoplifting.
Ottawa councillors want more provincial help as police crack down on stunt driving
City councillors are pushing for updated provincial legislation to help police efforts to combat stunt driving
Ottawa police using force against black and Middle Eastern individuals in disproportionately high rate: report
Black and Middle Eastern people were more likely to be subjected to use of force by Ottawa police officers in 2023, with no improvement over numbers from 2022, according to a report by the police made public by the Ottawa Police Services Board. The report revealed that police used force against 310 individuals last year, including 81 perceived as Black and...
Advocates say disproportionately high number of traffic stops involving Middle Eastern and Black drivers requires accountability
Community advocates say the the report of disproportionate traffic stops by police involving Middle Eastern and Black drivers demands some sort of accountability for the police making the stops.
Professors and workers say if police move to break up uOttawa encampment, ‘they will have to go through us’
Supporters of uOttawa encampment ready to defend students from police action.
$1.6M cost of policing pro-Palestinian protests in Ottawa shocking, uOttawa student says
A police report that talked about the cost of policing pro-Palestinian demonstrations condemned by protesters and students at an Ottawa Police Board meeting.
Ottawa police not investigating Tabaret statue vandalism
Ottawa police not investigating vandalism of uOttawa founder's statue.
Councillor expects backlash over $193M south-end police HQ rising in Barrhaven
After a decade of discussion a new Ottawa police headquarters is under construction in the Barrhaven area. Costs are rising on the project.
Data shows how rare incidents like Barrhaven murders are in Ottawa
The community's reaction to the Barrhaven killings shows how rare and shocking incidents like these are in Ottawa. Data on murder rates in Ottawa backs this up.
Concern about security and organized crime as vehicle thefts soar in Ottawa
Capital Current analyzes the concerning rise in car thefts in the city, as well as the measures the police force are taking.