Source Feed: CBC News - Ottawa
Publication Date: August 6, 2026 - 18:41
Stay informed
Ottawa police say sexual assault reports have gone up
August 6, 2026
The Ottawa Police Service says reports of sexual assaults have increased by almost 24 percent during January to August this year compared to the same time period in 2025. Police also say 150 sexual assaults have been reported to the service since June 1. The CBC's Rachelle Elsiufi spoke with Supt. Heather Lachine to find out what's behind the surge.
Unpublished Newswire
August 19, 2026 - 05:15 | Om Shanbhag | The Globe and Mail
A New Brunswick woman whose remains were discovered in Ontario has been identified decades after her death through advances in DNA technology, giving investigators new leads in a homicide case and highlighting the growing role of genetic genealogy in solving cold cases. Niagara Regional Police announced that Brenda Marie LeBlanc was identified in 2025 after...
August 19, 2026 - 05:00 | Alessia Simona Maratta | Global News - Canada
THE THREAT FROM WITHIN Read More
August 19, 2026 - 05:00 | Doug Menary, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Sun
Comments
Be the first to comment