The Ottawa Police (OPS) Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident that left two men dead and injured 6 people on Saturday, September 4, 2023.

Just after midnight on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, police and firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Booth Street in Ottawa.

Just after midnight on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, police and firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Booth Street in Ottawa.

Monday, January 25, 5:50 pm

On November 15, 2019 more than 30 organizations announced the formation of a local coalition called United for All.

Recently, Ottawa media has been buzzing about how there is no dedicated Ottawa Police Service hate crimes unit, after anti-Black racist graffiti was found on a home in Ottawa's East End.

Dear Friends,

Many of you have been asking for an update on the trial and how you can support the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition.

Please read on to find out.

Please note that there is also a community meeting organized by the Coalition on Friday, February 22, click here for details.

Abdirahman Abdi was a 37 year old Somali-Canadian with mental health issues. He lived in Ottawa’s Hintonburg community at 55 Hilda Street. On July 24th 2016, following an incident at a local coffee shop where police were called, Abdirahman began running home for safety.

The Ottawa Police Services Board is currently consulting with communities across Ottawa to inform their 2019 to 2021 Strategic Plan.

Over the last few years, concerns have been raised about racial profiling of Middle Eastern and Black young men by the police service through Street Checks and Traffic Stops.