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Publication Date: February 25, 2026 - 17:48
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Ottawa Now - City Council endorses Ontario's plan to arrest drug users
February 25, 2026
Ontario is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse that legislation. It would also expand present-day enforcement powers to OC Transpo special constables, who would be able to arrest and fine people using drugs on public transit. The motion was moved by Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
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If you are an Ottawa-based musician and you want your original tracks to be heard by residents, applications are now open for 2026 #ottmusic programs, which include Music on Hold, City Sounds and O-Buskers.
The Music on Hold program plays select local music whenever you phone the City, like 3-1-1, and are put on hold. This year, 25 songs will be selected by a committee of musicians and industry professionals. In addition, a playlist of this program is available each year on ottawa.ca/ottmusic for those who want to listen uninterrupted.
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