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UPDATE: At approximately 9:00am, Ottawa Police, Fire, and Paramedics responded to the area of Rideau Street and Cobourg Street following reports of a collision involving a vehicle striking a building.

Officials say four pedestrians were struck, including an elderly male who suffered life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital in critical condition.

No further details have been released at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available

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@OttawaPolice are investigating after a male was stabbed multiple times at the Rideau Centre at approximately 5:30pm.

The victim was transported to the trauma with life threatening injuries. There has been no reported arrests.

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The Ottawa Police Service has concluded a five-month investigation into an unlicensed after-hours venue operating in the 100 block of Rideau Street, resulting in dozens of charges.

The probe began in September 2025 after complaints from the community about a previously licensed location allegedly running as an illegal late-night establishment. Officers conducted interviews, reviewed municipal and provincial records, and analyzed nearly 100 hours of seized CCTV footage while identifying 21 individuals linked to the operation.

Search warrants were executed during the investigation, leading to the seizure of electronic evidence.

In collaboration with Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services, and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, investigators determined the business was illegally selling alcohol, operating a shisha lounge, using unlicensed security staff, and breaching Ontario Fire Code requirements.

Police have charged 10 individuals and two corporations. Eleven additional suspects have not yet been identified. In total, 85 Provincial Offence Notices and four Criminal Code charges were laid.

OPS says enforcement efforts targeting unlicensed establishments remain ongoing to protect public safety and ensure fairness for compliant businesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Reporting Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 7300 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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WORKING FIRE: Ottawa Fire and emergency services are on scene of a 2nd alarm working fire in the 0-100 block of Pelham Cres in #Richmond
- Unknown injuries
- Please avoid the area

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@DRPS took the liberty of designing a new fresh look for Durham Regional Police Service. Thoughts?

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A 17 year old victim was taken to hospital in unknown condition after being assaulted in the 100 block of York St

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WORKING FIRE: Ottawa Fire and emergency services are on scene of a working garage fire in the 0-100 block of Poole Creek Cres near #OldStittsville
- No reported injuries
- Please avoid the area
- Cause of fire unknown

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Two people have been arrested following this incident. The male victim was later pronounced deceased in hospital.

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One male has been arrested following a stabbing at a residence in the 1200 block of Shillington Ave

One male taken to hospital in serious condition

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OPERATION UPDATE: On January 31, 2026, Lanark County OPP, with assistance from Smiths Falls Police, conducted a police operation at a residence on Jones Street in Smiths Falls.

Officials say a 30-year-old male was taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, the male was charged with:
• Harassing communications
• Failure to comply with a release order
• Criminal harassment

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing at a later date.

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RECOVERY OPERATION: At approximately 9:00am, Ottawa Fire responded to reports of a person who had fallen through the ice in the area of Parkdale Rd & Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway.

Crews were unable to locate the individual at the scene. At this time, the Ottawa Police dive team remains on site and is continuing search efforts

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Ottawa Police are investigating a two vehicle collision where one male attempted to flee from police at approximately 15:34hrs on January 7th 2026

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HOMICIDE: On January 3, 2026, at approximately 2:07 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Leitch Drive in Cornwall.

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At approximately 1537hrs on January 4th, Ottawa Fire responded to the 600 block of St Patrick Street just west of Vanier Parkway for reports of a fire inside the walls of a multi unit building.

At least four residents are displaced following the incident.

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@OttawaPolice are on scene of a reported shots fired incident in the 1800 block of Bank St near Heron Rd.

No injuries have been reported at this time,

More details to come and will be published on the @onscenephoto_ pages.

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Ottawa Police Arson Unit is on scene in the 400 block of Rideau St following a working fire that occurred on Sunday August 3rd at approximately 11:30pm

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