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High-risk offender Christopher Watts Photo provided by Ottawa Police Service

Ottawa Police issue safety warning about ‘high-risk offender’ in area

The Ottawa Police Service would like to inform the public that Christopher Watts, male and 62 years old, who has… Continue reading “Ottawa Police issue safety warning about ‘high-risk offender’ in area”

In this view of Montreal Rd. near St. Laurent Blvd. facing east, new sidewalk and cycling track are visible. Photo supplied by City of Ottawa

Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.

The City of Ottawa has announced that, after almost three years of construction, Montreal Rd. between Vanier Pkwy and St…. Continue reading “Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.”

Family Homelessness Lab identifies gaps and missed opportunities in housing services

As those of you following this project will remember, a Rapid Response Table (RRT) emerged from The Family Homelessness Lab’s… Continue reading “Family Homelessness Lab identifies gaps and missed opportunities in housing services”

Local winners in council and trustee election races

The following candidates were elected Oct. 24 as City of Ottawa councillors and school board trustees representing the Manor Park… Continue reading “Local winners in council and trustee election races”

Mayoral candidates discuss interprovincial bridge during Oct. 17 streamed debate

The contentious issue of truck traffic and a new interprovincial bridge was tackled during an Ottawa mayoral candidates debate Oct… Continue reading “Mayoral candidates discuss interprovincial bridge during Oct. 17 streamed debate”

Since launching the Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project in 2020, the city has installed red-light cameras at 75 intersections across the city. The only location in or near the Manor Park area is at Brittany Dr. and Montreal Rd. Illustration provided by the City of Ottawa

Improving Road Safety in Ottawa

From the desk of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson

As we look forward to the beginning of the new school year, I want to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of… Continue reading “Improving Road Safety in Ottawa”

Jamie Kwong, executive director of the Ottawa Safety Council, poses with local crossing guards. Photo supplied

Safety Council desperately seeking crossing guards

Between 2016 to 2020, there were 27 fatalities involving pedestrians in Ottawa. Specifically in 2020, there were 195 reported road… Continue reading “Safety Council desperately seeking crossing guards”