What makes transit safer? Critics question OC Transpo’s ‘cosmetic’ safety upgrade for Rideau Station
Community advocates are questioning whether OC Transpo’s plans to increase security at Rideau Station will make transit safer, arguing the agency is focusing too heavily on enforcement rather than the underlying issues affecting riders. The concern comes after the transit committee received an update Wednesday on OC Transpo’s Public Safety Strategy report, a multi-year framework developed following several incidents on...
Ottawa police preparing plan in wake of inquest into death of Abdirahman Abdi
The Ottawa Police Service says it is working on a plan to address the recommendations a coroner’s inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi, who died in 2016 following a violent police interaction.
Chief mounts defence of police horses at budget meeting
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs highlighted the benefits a proposed mounted patrol unit after the force’s planned use of horses to quell unruly protests was slammed by a critic during a city budget meeting on Friday.
Ottawa Fire Services launches pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign
Ottawa Fire Services' fourth annual Be Safe, Be Seen pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign is underway. The initiative runs to Oct. 31.