Bumalik sa mga buod
Weekly Ottawa Ago 3 - Ago 9, 2026

Mga Bagyo, Imbestigasyon ng SIU at Malaking Pagkakaharang ng Cocaine — Linggo sa Ottawa

50 artikulo 2 linggo ang nakalipas 164

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Isang tao ang namatay matapos lumubog ang kano sa Stewart Lake; isa ang nasagip. Sinabi ng Ontario Provincial Police (OPP, Probinsiyal na Pulisya ng Ontario) sa Bracebridge na rumesponde sila ilang sandali matapos mag-8 p.m. noong Sabado matapos tumanggap ng ulat na lumubog ang kano mga 40 talampakan mula sa pampang sa Georgian Bay Township; nakuha ng mga naghahanap ang bangkay ng isang 31-anyos mula sa Mississauga noong Linggo. Kasangkot ang Office of the Chief Coroner at ang Ontario Forensic Pathology Service at nagpapatuloy ang imbestigasyon.

  2. Motorcycle rider, 52, namatay matapos magbanggaan nang harapan sa Muskoka Road 169. Ayon sa OPP, naganap ang aksidente ilang sandali matapos mag-8:30 p.m. malapit sa East Black Lake Road sa Township of Muskoka Lakes; nagsagawa ng pagtatangkang lunasan ang nasugatan ang mga paramedik at mga nakasaksi ngunit idineklarang patay ang 52-anyos na taga-Lake of Bays. Kinasuhan ang drayber ng pampasaherong sasakyan ng dangerous operation causing death at nakatakdang humarap sa Ontario Court of Justice sa Bracebridge para sa isang pagaayos ng piyansa.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Iniimbestigahan ng Special Investigations Unit matapos isang tao malubha na barilin sa isang search warrant sa Brockville. Ipinatupad ng Brockville Police at OPP East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit ang search warrant bandang 8 p.m. noong Huwebes, ayon sa pulisya; isang tao ang dinala sa ospital at idineklarang patay. Ininvoke ng Special Investigations Unit (SIU, Espesyal na Yunit ng Imbestigasyon) ang kanyang mandato at sinabi ng OPP na hindi ito magbibigay pa ng karagdagang detalye habang nag-iimbestiga ang SIU.

  2. Tatlong tao kinasuhan kaugnay ng imbestigasyon sa armas na nauugnay sa isang shooting investigation ng Toronto police. Sinabi ng Toronto police na ang isang 23-anyos, isang 19-anyos at isang 17-anyos ay hinaharap ang 42 kaso kabilang ang occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm at careless handling; kasunod ito ng isang pursuit ng Mercedes na nagtapos sa pagbaril ng isang opisyal at pagkapatay ng 19-anyos na drayber sa eksena. Iniulat ng SIU na limang unmarked police vehicles ang sangkot sa operasyon at dalawang baril ang narekober.

  3. Dalawang 18-anyos kinasuhan ng 37 bilang kasama ang first-degree murder sa barilan sa Salsa on St. Clair. Sinabi ng Toronto police na ang mga pag-aresto ay kaugnay ng barilan noong Hulyo 11 sa street-festival na kumitil sa dalawang buhay at nagospitalisa ng lima; humigit-kumulang 13,000 katao ang dumalo sa festival. Sinuri ng mga imbestigador ang daan-daang oras ng video at pinakikinggan ang mga saksi bilang bahagi ng imbestigasyon, ayon sa pulisya.

  4. RCMP nakuha ang higit sa 4.5 milyong dolyar ng Canada na halaga ng cocaine; tatlo kinasuhan. Sinabi ng Mounties na natuklasan ng imbestigasyon ang malakihang trafficking operation sa buong Golden Horseshoe at nagresulta sa isang search noong Hulyo 8 sa isang condominium sa Toronto kung saan naaresto ang dalawang lalaki; isang ikatlong lalaki ang naaresto malapit lamang. Nagsagawa rin ang pulis ng mga warrant sa Hamilton at nakuha ang mga cash at alahas na tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng $165,000 na dolyar ng Canada at pinaniniwalaang ipinambayad ng krimen.

  5. Peel police nakabawi ng halos $800,000 na halaga ng nakaw na trak at kagamitan sa computer sa Brampton. Natagpuan ng mga imbestigador ang apat na nakaw na commercial vehicles at trailers malapit sa Heart Lake Road at Countryside Drive noong Hulyo 22 at natuklasan ang dalawang padala ng computer equipment na tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng higit $680,000; ang mga trailer naman ay tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng mga $105,000. Wala pang natukoy na suspek, ayon sa Peel Regional Police.

  6. Drayber ng dump truck kinasuhan ng impaired driving matapos mag-swerve papasok sa darating na trapiko sa Wellington County. Sabi ng OPP, tumanggap sila ng reklamo tungkol sa isang fully loaded gravel dump truck na tumatawid sa center line malapit sa Queen Street sa Puslinch Township bandang 1:15 p.m. noong Huwebes; kinasuhan ang 27-anyos na lalaki mula Brampton ng operation while impaired na may blood alcohol concentration na 80 mg o mas mataas. Sinuspinde ang lisensiya sa pagmamaneho ng 90 araw at inimpound ang trak ng pitong araw; nakatakda ang pagdinig sa korte sa Setyembre 18.

  7. Operator ng ride kinasuhan ng sexual assault at sexual interference matapos ang umano’y insidente sa isang amusement park sa Vaughan. Inaangkin ng York Regional Police na nangyari ang pag-atake noong huling bahagi ng Mayo habang sasakay ang babae sa isang ride at isang 19-anyos na lalaki mula Brampton ang kinasuhan; naniniwala ang mga imbestigador na maaaring may iba pang biktima at hinihikayat ang sinumang may impormasyon na magbigay ng detalye.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Brockville Aquatarium tumanggap ng tatlong lokal na ipinang-born na otter pups; umabot na sa walong ang grupo ng mga otter. Sinabi ng kurator na si Liz Harder na ipinanganak ni Mayble ang tatlong pups na humigit-kumulang limang buwan gulang at umaasa pa sa kanilang ina ng ilang buwan pa; tumulong ang Aquatarium noon sa limang nasagip na North American river otters mula Louisiana. Dinadala ng mga pups ang mga bisita at mananatili silang nasa mabusising pag-aalaga habang sila’y lumalaki.

  2. Inang pusa at anim na bagong silang na kuting natagpuang nagsisilip sa ilalim ng isang OPP cruiser sa North Bay. Sinabi ng OPP na natuklasan ang mga hayop noong Hulyo 28 na nakasilid sa loob ng bahagi ng sasakyan sa ilalim ng police vehicle; tumulong ang Pet Save, PAWS at ang Ontario SPCA at dinala sa pangangalaga ang pito. Iniulat ng SPCA na ang lahat ng pito ay nasa mabuting kalagayan at inaasahang magiging available para sa adoption sa mga susunod na buwan.

  3. Conservative MP Larry Brock magbibitiw sa Setyembre 18 para bumalik sa Crown prosecution sa Brantford. Inanunsyo ni Brock, MP para sa Brantford–Brant South–Six Nations, sa isang post sa social media na iuuwi niya ang kanyang upuan upang ipagpatuloy ang trabaho sa Brantford Crown attorney’s office at sinabi na magreresulta ito sa isang byelection sa southwestern Ontario riding. Unang nahalal si Brock noong 2021 at nagsilbi bilang justice critic ng partido bago ang reshuffle noong Hunyo.

  4. Bumalik si Nathan Rourke at nag-threw para sa 370 yards nang talunin ng B.C. Lions ang Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-24. Na-miss ni Rourke ang dalawang laro dahil sa kaliwang shoulder injury at nakumpleto ang 22 sa 39 na attempts, na nagtapos sa touchdown passes kina Zander Horvath at Justin McInnis; pinatibay ang panalo ni Sean Whyte sa isang 24-yard field goal nang 28 segundo na lang ang natitira. Umangat ang B.C. sa 3-5 habang bumaba ang Hamilton sa 3-6.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Kinumpirma ang dalawang EF0 tornadoes sa southwestern Ontario malapit sa Lindsay at Woodstock. Sinabi ng Northern Tornadoes Project na ang mga twister sa Lindsay at Woodstock ay paunang nireytang EF0 na may tinatayang hangin na 65–85 km/h; pareho lamang ang iniulat na minor na pinsala at hindi agad nagplano ang proyekto ng mga survey team. Naglabas ang Environment Canada ng tornado warnings para sa Woodstock area at binanggit ang mapaminsalang hangin, malalaking yelo ng ulan at malakas na pag-ulan.

  2. Ipinahayag ng Township of Southwold ang state of emergency matapos ang malakas na ulan at pagbaha. Sinabi ng mga opisyal noong Biyernes na isinara ang ilang mga kalsada at binanggit ang mga apektadong ruta kabilang ang Burwell Road, McDiarmid Line at Oneida Road; nagsimula ang emergency remediation nang mag-deploy ang mga crews bandang 6 a.m. noong Sabado at maaaring umabot ng hanggang dalawang linggo bago ganap na maibalik ang mga kalsada. Hiniling ng township sa mga residente na naka-flood ang basement na ilagay ang mga nasirang gamit sa gilid ng kalsada para sa pickup — maglalabas sila ng mga detalye sa Lunes.

Get this digest in your inbox

Never miss a day. Subscribe and we'll email you the digest automatically.

Source Articles (50)

Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away

After decades of gradual decline, Canada’s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops are needed elsewhere. Critics warn the move sacrifices a defining national identity and surrenders diplomatic influence to countries such as China.

General Aug 6, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report

EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report

The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.

Canada Aug 6, 2026

Ontario's Liberal leadership race is heating up. Here's who could take the party's helm

Recent opinion polling suggests the Ontario Liberals may be righting the ship after years of heavy defeats to Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives as the race to take the helm of the party’s future begins to heat up.

General Aug 6, 2026

Man's death from injuries in Maniwaki, Que., under investigation as homicide

Quebec provincial police say they are now investigating a man's death in a Maniwaki home on Monday evening as a homicide.

General Aug 6, 2026

New Kemptville clinic will give primary health care to thousands of people

A new clinic coming to North Grenville will soon give thousands of people in the area a primary health-care provider.

General Aug 6, 2026

Some departments in national defence, Armed Forces to toss bilingualism requirement

A change by the federal government now means Canada’s national defence and Armed Forces units will use the language of the region they are in, meaning employees will only have to speak both French and English in places designated as bilingual.

General Aug 6, 2026

SIU no longer investigates most off-duty sex assault complaints. Advocates fear fewer people will come forward

The number of police-involved sexual assault complaints reviewed by the Special Investigations Unit has been declining since 2021, data analyzed by CBC News shows. Researchers say changes to the Ontario police watchdog’s investigative mandate may be behind the decline and advocates warn it could result in fewer people reporting police-involved sexual assaults to law enforcement.

General Aug 6, 2026

CEBL title suddenly up for grabs as key absences drastically alter playoff picture

The CEBL playoffs are here, but the championship race looks completely different than expected. Suspensions, injuries and key departures have opened the door for new contenders to make a run at the title.

General Aug 6, 2026

Green party calls on Ontario government to pause all new AI data centres in province

The Green Party of Ontario has called on the provincial government to place a moratorium on all new AI data centres until more is known about their impact on the environment, energy grid, people's health and jobs. The province says new centres aren't approved unless unless it contributes to the local economy.

General Aug 6, 2026

Ottawa developer closer to building controversial subdivision in Perth

In a hearing Thursday, the Ontario Land Tribunal decided that the proposed Caivan Communities subdivision — slated to be built on a historic golf course in Perth — is in line with the provincial Planning Act and the town and the wider county's official plans.

General Aug 6, 2026

Canadian war machines roar into action at Ottawa museum

War machines from the Canadian War Museum's vast collection roar into action this weekend. It's one of the museum's most popular events, where visitors can learn about tanks, trucks and emergency vehicles. The CBC's Sandra Abma has the story.

General Aug 6, 2026

Was your CRA profile hacked? A $8.7M lawsuit settlement claim is now open

The claims process is now open for those seeking their share of a $8.7-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving tens of thousands of Canadians.

General Aug 6, 2026
Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders

Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts delivered quite a homecoming Thursday.

Sports Aug 6, 2026
Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month

Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month

Brock is the seventh MP to leave Poilievre's caucus since the 2025 election, with four of them crossing the floor to the Liberals.

Politics Aug 6, 2026
Mother cat, 6 newborn kittens found sheltering beneath Ontario police cruiser

Mother cat, 6 newborn kittens found sheltering beneath Ontario police cruiser

A mother cat and her six newborn kittens are safe after they were found sheltering beneath an OPP vehicle in North Bay and rescued with help from animal welfare groups.

Canada Aug 6, 2026

Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources

The Canadian government is preparing to meet some U.S. demands — including ending bans on American alcohol sales — as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline, according to sources.

General Aug 7, 2026
Two 18-year-olds facing 37 charges in deadly Salsa on St. Clair shooting

Two 18-year-olds facing 37 charges in deadly Salsa on St. Clair shooting

Two 18-year-old men are facing 37 charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with a deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival.

Crime Aug 7, 2026

Police watchdog investigating death in Brockville, Ont., Thursday

Ontario Provincial Police say someone died after police used a firearm while carrying out a search warrant in Brockville on Thursday evening.

General Aug 7, 2026
More than $4.5M worth of cocaine seized, 3 charged in Ontario drug bust

More than $4.5M worth of cocaine seized, 3 charged in Ontario drug bust

Three men are facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP officers seized more than 170 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $4.5 million in southern Ontario.

Crime Aug 7, 2026
Girl sexually assaulted by ride operator at Vaughan, Ont. amusement park: police

Girl sexually assaulted by ride operator at Vaughan, Ont. amusement park: police

A 19-year-old ride operator is charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl during a safety check at a Vaughan amusement park. Police believe there may be more victims.

Canada Aug 7, 2026

3-term Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow not running for re-election

Shawn Pankow says he is not running for a fourth term as mayor of Smiths Falls, Ont., this autumn, citing the daily grind of leading the town.

General Aug 7, 2026

Residents 'deeply affected' by latest human remains discovery, says Montague Township reeve

The discovery of a second set of human remains on a densely wooded lot near Smiths Falls, Ont., has 'deeply affected' many people in the small rural community, says the reeve of the local township.

General Aug 7, 2026

Brampton Honey Badgers edge Ottawa BlackJacks in 1st round of CEBL playoffs

In a game that was close until the end, the Brampton Honey Badgers got by the Ottawa BlackJacks and moved on to the CEBL Eastern Conference finals.

General Aug 7, 2026

Ottawa police say sexual assault reports have gone up

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.

General Aug 7, 2026

Cyclist hospitalized after collision with OC Transpo bus

Paramedics say a man is in hospital after he collided with an OC Transpo bus on West Hunt Club Road Thursday afternoon.

General Aug 7, 2026

Canadian doubles star Dabrowski drops opening match at National Bank Open

Sixth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia defeated Australia's Talia Gibson 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the fourth round of the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament.

General Aug 7, 2026

Anxious about extreme weather? This artist turns hard feelings into soft and pillowy paintings

Discover eye-catching work by Gillian King, Ella Morton and more Canadian artists from our newsletter.

General Aug 7, 2026
Rourke expected to start for B.C. Lions

Rourke expected to start for B.C. Lions

Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return to the B.C. Lions lineup and start in Saturday's CFL game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at B.C. Place Stadium.

Sports Aug 7, 2026

Islamic centre in Gatineau says it's been targeted by weeks-long intimidation campaign

In a social media post, the Centre islamique de l’Outaouais — which includes schools and mosques around the western Quebec city — condemned what it called a hateful campaign involving graffiti, threats and harassment.

General Aug 7, 2026

Overtime, project costs driving Ottawa police's $21.6M deficit for 2026

A quarterly financial report presented to the Ottawa Police Service's finance board on Friday is forecasting a $21.6-million deficit as rising overtime, staffing and other costs continue to put pressure on the force's budget.

General Aug 7, 2026
3 arrested on gun charges in incident where driver fatally shot by Toronto police

3 arrested on gun charges in incident where driver fatally shot by Toronto police

Three people are facing a total of 42 charges, many related to the unlawful possession of a firearm following an incident that took place in Mississauga early Thursday morning.

Crime Aug 7, 2026
Person fatally shot during Brockville police search warrant: SIU

Person fatally shot during Brockville police search warrant: SIU

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a person was fatally shot while officers executed a search warrant in Brockville on Thursday evening.

Canada Aug 7, 2026

Acrobats, musicians and fire-eaters to descend on Ottawa for annual Buskerfest

Ottawa International Buskerfest will see more than 20 artists perform on Sparks Street and at the World Exchange Plaza this weekend. The CBC’s Sandra Abma reports.

General Aug 8, 2026
Ontario town declares state of emergency as heavy rain floods roads

Ontario town declares state of emergency as heavy rain floods roads

The Township of Southwold has declared a state of emergency after heavy rain flooded roads and prompted repairs across the southwestern Ontario municipality.

Weather Aug 7, 2026
Dump truck driver charged with impaired driving after reports of swerving: OPP

Dump truck driver charged with impaired driving after reports of swerving: OPP

A Brampton man is charged after OPP say he was driving a fully loaded gravel dump truck while impaired and nearly struck oncoming traffic in Puslinch.

Canada Aug 7, 2026
Stolen trucks, computer equipment totaling $800K recovered in Brampton

Stolen trucks, computer equipment totaling $800K recovered in Brampton

Peel Regional Police have recovered nearly $800,000 worth of cargo and commercial vehicles following an investigation in Brampton.

Crime Aug 7, 2026
Ontario aquarium welcomes 3 new otter pups

Ontario aquarium welcomes 3 new otter pups

The Brockville Aquatarium has been the home to five North American river otters that were rescued from the U.S. They now have three new ones.

Environment Aug 7, 2026

Man dead after motorcycle crash in downtown Ottawa

Police said the collision happened at 2:35 a.m. on Colonel By Drive south of Rideau Street. It was a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.

General Aug 8, 2026

Owner of stolen custom-made bike speaks out

An Ottawa man with cerebral palsy whose custom-built bike was stolen from his Alta Vista home wants it back. He shared his story with CBC's Matthew Kupfer. UPDATE AUG 7: Based on information from Ottawa police, a previous version of this story said the man who had his bike stolen was elderly and had Parkinson's disease. Police have since corrected that information, now saying he's in his 50s and has cerebral palsy.

General Aug 8, 2026

Jordanian man driving around the world after country qualified for the World Cup

Have you seen this SUV decked out with scenes from the Middle Eastern country? The viral vehicle designed to share Jordanian culture is making its way around the world and has now arrived in Ottawa. The CBC's Jayden Dill spoke with Abdulsalam Alajarmah, the man making the journey.

General Aug 8, 2026

2SLGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online hate

As pride month celebrations take place across Quebec, political candidates from sexual and gender-diverse backgrounds who are running in the fall provincial election are sounding the alarm over a flood of hateful messages targeting them.

General Aug 8, 2026

Tornado formed north of Kemptville last weekend, researchers say

Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado hit an area near Kemptville, Ont., during a major storm on Aug. 2.

General Aug 9, 2026

Roughriders keep Redblacks' losing streak going with a 42-20 win

The Roughriders are keeping the Redblacks' losing streak going after Friday's win in Mosaic Stadium. The Riders won 42-20, even with a high number of injuries on the team. Quarterback Trevor Harris became the 12th quarterback in CFL history to break the 40,000-yard mark in career passing yards.

General Aug 9, 2026
Late field goal lifts Lions to win over Tiger-Cats

Late field goal lifts Lions to win over Tiger-Cats

Nathan Rourke knows he wasn't at his best.

Sports Aug 8, 2026

Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more awareness at height of mosquito season

With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus. While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death. Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus believe there should be more public awareness.

General Aug 9, 2026

Proposed Hintonburg highrises leave business owners feeling uneasy

Two highrise apartment buildings proposed for an industrial property near the Corso Italia O-Train station could bring more than 500 new homes to the area, but the current tenants are worried about what might be lost in the process.

General Aug 9, 2026

Ottawa man with cerebral palsy shocked by 'brazen' custom bike theft

Kevin Shaw, an Ottawa man with cerebral palsy, had his custom-built bicycle — one he's owned for more than two decades — stolen from his Alta Vista home in mid-July. Shaw says he wants it back and wants the perpetrator held accountable.

General Aug 9, 2026
Motorcycle rider dead after collision with vehicle in Ontario town: OPP

Motorcycle rider dead after collision with vehicle in Ontario town: OPP

Anyone who may have seen the crash or may have footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers. 

Crime Aug 9, 2026
2 tornadoes touch down in southwestern Ontario as storms blow through region

2 tornadoes touch down in southwestern Ontario as storms blow through region

Two tornadoes in southwestern Ontario came as Environment Canada issued a tornado alert Saturday, warning of damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall. 

Weather Aug 9, 2026
1 dead, 1 rescued after canoe capsizes in Ontario lake

1 dead, 1 rescued after canoe capsizes in Ontario lake

According to police, two individuals were canoeing on Stewart Lake in Georgian Bay Township Saturday when the craft overturned approximately 40 feet from shore.

Canada Aug 9, 2026