Unpublished Newswire
One man has died following Thursday night’s stabbing near the Rideau Centre, and police have taken one person into custody. Today, the OPS Homicide Unit is still investigating the area. It once again brings up the level of safety in Ottawa’s Downtown Core. Do you feel safe whenever you go there? Chris Lewis, a former OPP Commissioner, used to live in the area. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, we are expecting another dusting of snow tonight, as we desperately try to get out of a snowy February. Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, tells us what...
February 20, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Police say a Brampton kidnapping investigation involving a $200,000 ransom demand led to multiple charges, a seized firearm and new evidence uncovered through search warrants.
February 20, 2026 - 16:33 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
Police say a Brampton kidnapping investigation involving a $200,000 ransom demand led to multiple charges, a seized firearm and new evidence uncovered through search warrants.
February 20, 2026 - 16:33 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Ottawa
To coincide with the Canadian men's ice hockey gold medal game the provincial government will temporarily change licensing rules to allow alcohol sales to begin at 6 a.m.
February 20, 2026 - 16:24 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Zakarye Abdi-Jama in connection with an October homicide near Ottawa Trainyards. Read More
February 20, 2026 - 16:22 | Natasha Baldin | Ottawa Citizen
Centre Vorlage ski area brought in extra staff and ski patrollers this past week when it reopened following the death of a 13-year-old Ottawa girl after a chairlift accident. The move was designed to provide “added confidence and comfort” to skiers and lift operators at the ski area near Wakefield. Read More
February 20, 2026 - 16:10 | Elizabeth Payne | Ottawa Citizen
