This week’s topics:

• Successful Polar Plunge – Special Olympics fundraiser.
• OPS and Wounded Warriors Canada – Mental health support.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-03-11” →

This week’s topics:

• Prescription scam – Someone getting fake prescriptions filled?
• Distraction thefts – Is helpful, while an accomplice steals things.
• Women only recruiting session.

If you’re interested in helping out, see our Neighbourhood Watch Page. See if your street needs a watcher. Thanks to new captain Devon for taking on the southern Carleton Avenue watch.
Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-03-04” →

This week’s topics:

• Community policing works – Vanier story.
• Community Equity Council news.
• OPS Police Reporting Unit hours – Earlier opening.
• Charity applications being accepted for 2019 OPS Gala.
• New 1-800 line for human trafficking victims.
• Tips for winter water safety – Avoid thin ice.
• Can you identify this man?

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-02-25” →

This week’s topics:

• OPS 2019 budget.
• Charity Hockey Challenge.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-02-11” →

This week’s topics:

• STEP in February – Lane changes and red lights.
• OPS is recruiting.
• OPS ninth annual Gala beneficiaries.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-02-04” →

This week’s topics:

• Missing man.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-01-28” →

This week’s topics:

• R.I.D.E. results – Snowmobile stops.
• 2019 Polar Plunge – March 2.
• Statement by Chief Charles Bordeleau – Westboro Bus Collision.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-01-21” →

This week’s topics:

• Gift of Life partnership – identifying tissue donors quickly.
• New Ottawa Police web site – https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-01-14” →

This week’s topics:

• STEP in January – Tailgating and Stop Signs.
• Safety tips for drivers – Freezing rain.
• Are you getting the message? – Don’t send text messages while driving, new fines.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-01-07” →

This week’s topics:

• RIDE programs – Impaired driving is the concern for this season. Also police can now ask for a breath test without need for suspicion.
• More RIDE programs – 3 MegaRIDE days in December.
• Food for youth in need – Non-perishable donations appreciated.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2018-12-10” →