Mayoral candidate charged, Three-vehicle crash & O-Train outage — Ottawa Friday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Three people dead after three-vehicle crash near the Ontario–Quebec border. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded just after 9:45 p.m. Thursday to County Road 17 near County Road 27 in South Glengarry Township; a 61-year-old driver, a 54-year-old passenger (both from South Glengarry) and an 18-year-old driver from North Glengarry were pronounced dead at the scene.
One person killed in single-vehicle crash outside Kemptville. OPP reported the fatal collision on a rural road outside Kemptville on Friday; police confirmed one death and that details remain under investigation.

Ottawa mayoral candidate charged with harassment and death threats against Sutcliffe and Ford. Kingston Police arrested Geoffrey Nicholas Griplas on Sept. 15 and charged him with two counts each of criminal harassment and uttering threats, plus several weapons-related offences; he was returned to custody in Kingston and is due back in court on Sept. 21 ahead of Ottawa’s Oct. 26 civic election.
81-year-old from Peterborough charged with second-degree murder in 2024 disappearance. Ontario Provincial Police say Bazil Walker was arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 7, 2024 disappearance of 58-year-old Michael Walker; he is expected to appear in court on Sept. 24 on charges including indignity to a dead body.
17-year-old charged after online threat against Midland school. Ontario Provincial Police arrested the youth and charged them with uttering threats for a dangerous purpose and possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose; the case is scheduled for a youth court appearance in November and police say the incident is isolated.

Mayoral candidates promise better storm preparation but disagree on funding. Candidates at a city forum pledged changes to Ottawa’s storm readiness ahead of the Oct. 26 civic election; the debate highlighted differing proposals on who would pay for upgrades (city budgets vs. provincial/federal support).
Nine Stittsville candidates made their pitches at a local debate. All nine confirmed candidates for Stittsville ward appeared at the debate to outline priorities and responses to local concerns ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal vote.
New Northlander trainset still under repair months after July testing crash. Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation says a trainset that struck a tow truck near Bracebridge in early July has been out of service for about two and a half months; repairs are “to be completed soon” as testing and commissioning continue for the planned Toronto–Timmins/Cochrane service.

The Royal opens a new urgent care clinic with ribbon-cutting. The Royal inaugurated its urgent care clinic this week, expanding community access to immediate non-emergency care at the hospital campus.
Parents of former Ottawa 67s player hospitalized after workout collapse say son is ‘a fighter’. Family members report the former 67s player collapsed during a workout and was hospitalized; relatives described his condition and said he is fighting, without publishing medical specifics.

Historic D‑Day plane goes on display at Gatineau air show. An aircraft that flew on D‑Day was exhibited at the Gatineau air show this weekend, becoming a featured attraction for the region’s commemorations.
Witness describes knife attack at the centre of an Ottawa murder trial. A parkgoer testified about the 2022 stabbing incident that is now before the court in Ottawa, providing firsthand description during trial proceedings.

O-Train Line 4 out of service; replacement buses running. OC Transpo reported Line 4 was taken out of service on Friday and shuttle buses were deployed to cover the route while operators address the disruption.
Vanier elementary school closes street to cars during morning drop-off. The school implemented a morning vehicle closure on its adjacent street to manage student drop-off and improve safety.

Kelsey Mitchell sets WNBA single-season scoring record, Fever beat Toronto 103–85. Mitchell finished with 33 points and 1,034 season points to pass A’ja Wilson’s 1,021 mark; Caitlin Clark added 28 points and 14 assists as Indiana improved to 27–14.
Canadian women reach wheelchair basketball world final after beating the Netherlands. Canada advanced to the final at the wheelchair basketball worlds by defeating the Netherlands in the semifinal.

Outaouais voters discuss Quebec election priorities, local town halls held.
Investigation finds Streit Group tied to sales to Russia, Canadian tycoon Gherman Goutorov sanctioned.
Parole hearing Friday for Hamed Shafia, convicted in family murder case.
Third Marineland beluga, Jelly Bean, dies after transfer to Spain, Oceanografic Valencia announced.
Two charged in connection with Deep River stabbing, police laid charges after investigation.
Canada to play Netherlands in wheelchair basketball semifinal, scheduled at the world tournament.
Three dead in 3-vehicle collision northeast of Cornwall, OPP called to County Road 17 after 9:45 p.m. Thursday.
Parkgoer testimony given in Ottawa murder trial, eyewitness described the knife attack.
Canadian women reach world wheelchair basketball final, team advanced after semifinal win.
Youth charged after online threat to Midland school, youth court date set for November.