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OPP identify 22 people arrested in Renfrew, Pembroke, Arnprior …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is identifying 22 people who have been arrested and charged in relation to a several-month-long drug trafficking investigation called 'Project Nield.'
Ottawa budget: Here's what to know about tax increases
Sep 17, 2024 · The City’s Finance and Corporate Service Committee approved Ottawa’s proposed 2025 budget directions, timeline and consultation process on Monday.. In a report providing recommendations to council, the budget directions report suggests a municipal tax increase of no more than 2.9 per cent, wrote the city in a press release.. The tax increase would be composed of various levies for the ...
Ottawa property tax increase: City tables 2025 budget
Nov 13, 2024 · Councillors gathered at Ottawa City Hall Wednesday morning to receive the proposed 2025 budget, which suggests a municipal tax increase of 2.9 per cent, but including an increase to transit, it raises the bottom line for taxpayers. “The budget increases (OC Transpo) fares by 5 per cent and the transit levy by 8 per cent […]
Here are the best and worst elementary schools in Ottawa: Report
Aug 30, 2024 · A new report shows that many good elementary schools are located in Ottawa, but the city also has some lower-ranking ones. The Fraser Institute, a research organization, released a Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools 2024 on Thursday, assessing schools based on statistics from 2023. While the report card provides a rating of each school’s academic performance, a ranking out of 10 ...
Youth in Orléans kidnapped, assaulted; police charge three in …
Nov 29, 2024 · A youth was picked up and driven to a residence in Orléans where police say they were assaulted and filmed as suspects demanded money. This incident happened Oct. 21, a press release states. The next day, the victim was able to escape and alert someone to call police. Several days later, officials charged a 17-year-old […]
Two company names being misused in Ottawa renovation scam
Nov 28, 2024 · Ottawa police are warning the public of fraudulent renovation service companies showing up at people’s doors. According to officials, in this scam homeowners can end up with more damage to their roof or chimney than they began with. Often the “contractor” does not complete the work properly and can cause unsafe conditions. The scammers claim […]
Lines 2 and 4 of LRT to open next month after final testing
Oct 3, 2024 · However, before the opening dates for the lines, officials stressed the final testing period, beginning Oct. 7, will be rigorous in applying real-life scenarios to the system and its personnel.
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Police: Witnesses rushed to help mother fatally stabbed at park
Oct 25, 2024 · This marks the second time police are using the term “femicide” since the force decided to use it for gender-related crimes in 2022.. Berche, was at a park at 10:26 a.m. on Oct. 24 with two of her four children when she was stabbed to death. Ferguson said witnesses to the incident not only went to Berche’s aid but also made sure that her two children were protected.