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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Ottawa police looking to identify suspects in distraction theft on Bank Street
The Ottawa Police Service is asking the public for help in identifying a man and a woman involved in an alleged distraction theft that happened last month in Alta Vista. The Ottawa Police Service is asking the public for help in identifying a man and a woman involved in an alleged distraction theft that happened last month in Alta Vista. On May 18, a woman exited a white sedan in the 1500 block of Bank Street and started to walk north towards another woman, while a man waited for her in the driver's seat, police say. The suspect then approached the victim, starting a conversation with her, claiming that she had lost her mother. When the victim became engaged in the conversation, the suspect offered her jewelry items and $5 bills then forcibly removed her gold chain and bracelet, police add. That was when the suspect ran back to the car, officers add. Both suspects are described as being between the ages of 35 and 40. The woman is described as having long black hair in a ponytail. At the time, she was wearing a black top, black and white coat, black tights, shoes and a black purse. The man is described as having black hair and a full beard. He was seen wearing dark clothing, a grey coat and a black knapsack at the time the incident happened. Anyone with information about these two suspects is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, extension 5116, or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous. The city's police service shared some tips to protect yourself: When you're in public, avoid displaying expensive jewellery Keep an eye on what's going on around you, especially in parking lots. Do not allow people you do not know to approach you or 'to place an object on you, it's a red flag.' Walk away from strangers if they approach you and seek help if need be. If you fall victim to a robbery, stay away from the suspect, do not follow them, call 9-1-1 immediately 'and try to remember as many details as possible, including their physical description, clothing, and any vehicle involved.' 'Thieves may target jewellery, but wallets, phones and purses are also at risk,' police said in a news release Wednesday.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Heron Road construction causing headaches for businesses
Ottawa Watch A major summer construction project is causing headaches for drivers and small businesses in the Alta Vista neighbourhood. CTV's Dave Charbonneau reports.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Heron Road closure causing headaches for drivers and businesses in Alta Vista
Heron Road is closed between Bank Street and Alta Vista Drive this summer for construction. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) A major road closure in Ottawa's Alta Vista neighbourhood is already causing headaches for drivers and small business owners. As of Sunday, Heron Road is closed between Bank Street and Alta Vista Drive as part of the Bank Street Renewal Project. On day three of the road closure, Alta Vista resident Heather Ingrams says she has had enough. Construction Construction crews are working on the Bank Street Renewal Project, with work underway on Bank Street and Heron Road. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) 'This is way too much construction. I'm sorry,' said Ingrams. She says more traffic, and more drivers speeding through her area has made it unsafe. 'It would be nice if we had Bylaw officers or a few cops lying in wait. Yeah, it's a mess,' she said. The closure affects the section of Heron Road between Bank Street and Alta Vista, where sewer and watermain work is underway. Motorists will be detoured to Walkley Road and Heron Road, east of Alta Vista. Ottawa construction The City of Ottawa shows the proposed detour around the Heron Road construction project this summer. (City of Ottawa/release) The councillor for the area says she is aware of the complaints about traffic congestion in the nearby residential neighbourhood and is addressing them. 'Staff have been very responsive but cannot address everything in one day unfortunately. They will be making adjustments throughout the weeks and addressing the most problematic areas first.' Marty Carr said in a Facebook post. According to Carr, some of the traffic changesinclude Farm Boy removing an unauthorized detour sign from their window, and plans to place a crossing guard at Alta Vista and Heron. City staff are also assessing extra traffic calming measures on Evans and Wesmar, improving signage and pavement markings at Bank and Evans, and lengthening left-turn lanes along Bank Street to improve traffic flow. The closure at Heron Road at Bank Street is part of the Bank Street Renewal Project, which began in June 2024. According to city, Phase 1 of the work on Bank Street, from Riverside Drive to Collins Avenue will be completed in 2027. But the completion can't come soon enough for some. 'We're down almost 80 per cent,' said Eli Ayoub, owner of Cigar Man on Bank Street. Heron Road Construction on Heron Road is sending traffic into Alta Vista. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) The Cigar Man on Bank Street says his customers are avoiding the area due to construction. 'They don't know how to get into the mall because it's all blocked off, you know. You can't turn left. You can't turn right on Bank Street. Anywhere. You know that's ridiculous. Who's going to pay my rent,' he said. And it's the same at Magid's Barber Shop, who now only do about five haircuts per day. That's down nearly 75 per cent due to the construction. 'We were busy, you know like 20 or 15 haircuts a day,' said owner Magid Skana. But some residents in the area say the extra traffic is fine. 'No, it doesn't bother me,' said Eileen Pruneau, who has lived in the area for more than 40 years. Pruneau says you just have to accept it. 'Not much we can do because of this sewer system that they're changing.' Some residents even applauding the work being done. 'They're doing a great job. Just keep it up. I like the way they sectioned it off. I really like the way they're doing it this year,' said another resident, Tina.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Ottawa sees drop in vehicle thefts so far in 2025. Here are the hot spots
The Ottawa Police Service's crime map shows the locations of reported vehicle thefts so far in 2025. (Ottawa Police Service/website) There has been a significant drop in the number of vehicles reported stolen across Ottawa so far this year. Statistics available on the Ottawa Police Service's crime map show there have been 577 reported vehicle thefts in Ottawa so far this year. In 2024, a total of 712 vehicles were reported stolen between Jan. 1 and May 21. Gloucester-Southgate is the hot spot for vehicle thefts in Ottawa, with 53 vehicles reported stolen since Jan. 1. Rideau-Vanier is second, with 46 vehicles reported stolen, while 41 vehicles have been reported stolen in Alta Vista ward since the start of the year. According to the crime map, a vehicle has been reported stolen in all 24 wards in Ottawa. Police reported 504 vehicles stolen in the first six months of 2023, and 387 vehicle thefts between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2022. Here is a look at the top 11 wards for reported vehicle thefts in Ottawa so far in 2025:
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Car strikes front of Ottawa chiropractic clinic, causing damage
The front window of an Ottawa business after a car smashed through on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Scott Rook/CTV News Ottawa) A car drove into an Ottawa strip mall and caused damage to an Ottawa chiropractic clinic Sunday afternoon, an Ottawa city councillor says. Alta Vista Coun. Marty Carr posted a photo showing the front of a business with a blown out front window. 'My understanding is that a car drove into the window of Simply Chiropractic at 1569 Alta Vista Drive. I will provide more info when available,' Carr said. An Ottawa paramedics spokesperson says they received a call reporting the incident at 12:11 p.m. Two people were in the car at the time, paramedics say. One person from inside the car was assessed at the scene, but no one was taken to hospital. No one inside was treated or taken to hospital, paramedics say.
