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Ottawa: Ottawa police shift focus to restorative workplace changes | June 22

Ottawa police are shifting workplace safety strategies to a member-led model and investigating a hate-motivated hijab attack in west Ottawa. City officials face transparency concerns after Premier Doug Ford’s schedule became confidential under new Ontario FOI laws.

Ottawa: Salvation Army Shelter Project in Vanier Postponed Due to Rising Costs | June 21

Ottawa's Salvation Army pauses Vanier shelter project due to rising costs, while Ontario tenants face new hurdles in eviction cases. A Canadian man is charged with sex crimes after his arrest at Nashville International Airport, and the city's sports scene sees major moves with the Toronto Sceptres and a Redblacks vs. Argonauts game.

Ottawa: Boil water advisory issued for 45,000 Gatineau residents | June 20

Ottawa residents are advised to boil water after Gatineau issues a boil water advisory affecting 45,000 residents due to routine maintenance. Ottawa police face scrutiny over a sergeant charged with assault in an Oakville road rage incident amid rising traffic-related crime.

Ottawa: Ottawa shelter to convert emergency space into long-term housing | June 19

Ottawa's latest update covers a tornado warning east of the city, the Shepherds of Good Hope's plan to convert an emergency shelter into supportive housing, and the Ottawa Charge's new NHL arena deal and first-round draft pick of Vivian Jungels. The city also moves forward with a downtown arts district and the One Ottawa Celebration to welcome new Canadians.

Ottawa: Ottawa police face scrutiny over gender-based violence and harassment after m... | June 18

Ottawa firefighters battled three wildfires in June 2026, injuring multiple people and killing two pets, while police face calls for reform after disproportionate use-of-force data. Indigenous leaders and advocacy groups are pushing for transparency and accountability over Ottawa Police Service allegations and federal clean water legislation.

Ottawa: Smiths Falls opts out of province's BYOB program | June 17

Ottawa's Smiths Falls council rejected changes to its booze bylaws, while a person was hospitalized after being struck by an STO bus in Gatineau. The city also announced plans to expand extreme weather preparedness through a new grant program.

Ottawa: Ottawa Public Health warns of growing funding gap | June 16

Ottawa faces a critical funding crisis as Ottawa Public Health warns of a threefold increase in financial shortfalls by 2036, while police investigate internal sexual misconduct and harassment. A serious collision on Leitrim and Hawthorne roads highlights road safety concerns, and the new Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre in Tyendinaga opens for Kanien’kéha classes.

Ottawa: Ottawa police face ongoing sexual misconduct issues despite decade-long effor... | June 15

Ottawa police face renewed scrutiny as current and former officers detail ongoing systemic sexual misconduct despite a decade of reforms, while Ontario long-term care nurses head to arbitration over unresolved pay and staffing disputes. The city also announces $1 billion in infrastructure funding for regional projects and sees World Cup fans energize the community.

Ottawa: Severe thunderstorms expected tonight in Ottawa | June 14

Ottawa faces severe thunderstorms tonight with a 62% chance of rain and strong winds, while Highway 417 construction nears completion and O-Train lines 2 and 4 close for maintenance this weekend. Renfrew County schools plan to cut librarian positions by half, and provincial politicians face criticism over time spent in the legislature.

Ottawa: Indigenous-led safety patrol helps vulnerable in Ottawa's Vanier neighborhood | June 13

Ottawa's Odawa Native Friendship Centre launched a community outreach program in Vanier and the ByWard Market, inspired by Winnipeg’s Bear Clan Patrol, while Riverside Hospital locked down due to a weapon scare. OC Transpo is retiring most of its double-decker buses, and Ottawa leaders are advancing the National Food Security Strategy to boost local food systems.

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