Overdose calls decreased in Ottawa in 2025, although deadly surges continued

The City of Ottawa says neither City Staff nor Ottawa Police have the necessary resources to manage ‘school streets’. Back in February of 2024, a pilot project was introduced for Trille Des Bois Elementary School in Vanier, located just a few blocks south of Beechwood Avenue. Alice Street, which is where the front of the school is located, is a pretty busy spot for vehicle traffic. But during pick-up and drop-off times during school days, temporary barriers were installed to keep motor vehicle traffic off the road. That pilot project, however, was never adopted. Rideau-Vanier...