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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trevor Arnason confirmed as Ottawa's top doctor
Dr. Trevor Arnason has been named Ottawa Public Health's (OPH) new medical officer of health, the city announced Wednesday during a meeting of city council. Arnason has been in the job in an interim capacity since February when Dr. Vera Etches left to become president and CEO of CHEO, eastern Ontario's children's hospital in Ottawa. Etches served as the city's top doctor through the COVID-19 pandemic, and her frequent public updates during that period made her a household name. Arnason joined OPH in 2019 as an associate medical officer of health, becoming deputy medical officer of health in May 2024, according to the city. Before joining OPH, he was the regional medical officer of health in Halifax. He served as the lead medical consultant for the city's COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force and was responsible for immunization programs, among other portfolios. Arnason was born and raised in Ottawa, completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Ottawa before getting his doctorate at the University of Toronto. He certified in public health, preventative medicine and family medicine during his residency. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine and served as program director for its public health and preventive medicine residency program from 2021 to 2024.
CBC
23-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Trevor Arnason confirmed as Ottawa's top doctor
Dr. Trevor Arnason has been named Ottawa Public Health's (OPH) new medical officer of health, the city announced Wednesday during a meeting of city council. Arnason has been in the job in an interim capacity since February when Dr. Vera Etches left to become president and CEO of CHEO, eastern Ontario's children's hospital in Ottawa. Etches served as the city's top doctor through the COVID-19 pandemic, and her frequent public updates during that period made her a household name. Arnason joined OPH in 2019 as an associate medical officer of health, becoming deputy medical officer of health in May 2024, according to the city. Before joining OPH, he was the regional medical officer of health in Halifax. He served as the lead medical consultant for the city's COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force and was responsible for immunization programs, among other portfolios. Arnason was born and raised in Ottawa, completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Ottawa before getting his doctorate at the University of Toronto. He certified in public health, preventative medicine and family medicine during his residency. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine and served as program director for its public health and preventive medicine residency program from 2021 to 2024.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Dr. Trevor Arnason named Ottawa's new medical officer of health
Dr. Trevor Arnason speaks to CTV News Ottawa. May 1, 2025. Arnason has been appointed as the new medical officer of health for the City of Ottawa. (Shaun Vardon/CTV News Ottawa) Ottawa City Council has approved the appointment of Dr. Trevor Arnason as the city's new medical officer of health. Arnason has been serving as the interim medical officer of health since Feb. 1, after Dr. Vera Etches left Ottawa Public Health earlier this year to become the new president and CEO of CHEO. Arnason served as deputy medical officer of health in Ottawa since May 2024 and associate medical officer of health (AMOH) since 2019. 'As AMOH, he was the physician responsible for immunization programs and served as the lead medical consultant for the City of Ottawa's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Taskforce. He has also been the AMOH responsible for portfolios in sexually transmitted and bloodborne Infections, chronic disease and injury prevention and mental health and substance use,' Ottawa Public Health says on its website. Prior to joining Ottawa Public Health, Arnason was the Regional Medical Officer of Health for Halifax, N.S. from 2016 to 2018. OPH says Arnason was born and raised in Ottawa and holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biology and a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the University of Ottawa and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Toronto. Arnason earned a salary of $270,912 in 2024 as deputy medical officer of health. Etches, in her final year as medical officer of health, earned $325,484, according to Ontario's Sunshine List.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Ottawa police officer demoted 16 months for assaulting boy at CHEO in 2022
Ottawa Police headquarters on Elgin St. is seen in this undated photo. (CTV News Ottawa) An Ottawa police constable has been demoted for 16 months for assaulting a handcuffed teenager in a hallway at CHEO nearly three years ago. Const. Omair Khan pleaded guilty to three counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act and has been demoted from 1st class constable to 2nd class constable for 16 months. According to the agreed statement of facts, the mother of a 13-year-old boy called police on Nov. 6, 2022, to report the child was 'out of control in their family home.' Two officers arrived at the home approximately 10 minutes after the call. Approximately 40 minutes after the call, Const. Khan and his partner apprehended the boy under the Mental Health Act, 'as they had formed grounds to believe that he was suffering from a mental disorder that would likely result in serious bodily harm to himself or another.' The boy was handcuffed and transported to CHEO for an assessment. The statement of facts said after he was apprehended, the boy 'became extremely belligerent towards the two responding officers. He began swearing profusely, calling them every insulting name in the book.' When they arrived at CHEO, the boy was directed to sit on a chair in the hallway. Const. Khan remained with the teenager while his partner went to a separate room. According to the agreed statement of facts, at one point, Khan 'quickly moves' towards the boy, then grabs him by the jaw area with both hands and then takes him to the ground. 'Const. Khan then places his right knee on (the boy's) back and then removes his knee and places his foot on the youth's lower back area. Const. Khan then picks (the boy) up from the floor with his right arm and escorts him down the hallway with his partner,' according to the statement. The statement of facts said there is 'no evidence' the boy suffered any physical injuries. On Dec. 4, 2022, CHEO security staff notified police of the physical interaction involving a youth and a police officer. The report notes Khan 'failed to submit' a general occurrence report or an Investigative Action detailing his use of force on the child. Const. Khan pleaded guilty to assault in criminal court and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. 'Through the evidence presented, I am left with no doubt that the actions of Constable Khan have strained the reputation of the Ottawa Police Service,' Supt. Chris Rheaume, the hearing officer, said in the decision. 'Constable Khan breached this trust to the public by being found guilty in Criminal Court by being charged with and found guilty of assault against (the boy), thereby damaging the reputation of the Ottawa Police Service as well as other police services more broadly.' Rheaume noted Khan fully cooperated with the Ottawa Police Service's Professional Standards Unit during the investigation, he pleaded guilty to assault during his first available court proceeding and he admitted that he 'over-reacted, he was wrong with his actions, and he apologized to (the boy) and the community.' Const Khan was hired by the Ottawa Police Service in October 2016. He was previously an officer with the Regina Police Service.
CBC
11-07-2025
- CBC
Shock in tiny Quadeville after teen accused of attempting to murder girl
Wanda Resmer says she didn't see the news coming. For over two weeks, people in Quadeville, Ont., a tiny community surrounded by the hills of Renfrew County, were cautioned by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to keep their kids close — indoors, even — after an eight-year-old girl was found with serious injuries near the town's main drag on June 24. OPP said they suspected an animal attack. Then, earlier this week, they charged a 17-year-old boy with attempted murder and sexual assault. Test results obtained on Wednesday revealed no animal DNA on the girl, police said. It was a devastating double whammy that Resmer says left her heartbroken. "Maybe I shouldn't say this," the longtime Quadeville resident said inside the community centre on Thursday, "[but] maybe I do wish it was an animal." 'My heart dropped' The accused, who can't be named because of his age, is due back in court at a later date. It's unclear if he, too, is a member of the community. The girl was taken to CHEO, the children's hospital in Ottawa. CBC News is not identifying her in order to protect her privacy. Resmer and her husband Junior know the girl and her family. Quadeville, which is part of the larger township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, is home to only about 300 people. "My heart dropped," Junior said of learning about the teen's charges. He said his priority now is helping the girl's family as she continues to recover in hospital. The community held a bake sale on Thursday, and a dinner on Saturday raised over $6,000. "I'm proud of that," Junior said. "That's good for a small community." 'I knew it wasn't an animal' Wanda Resmer described Quadeville as a quiet little town where everybody knows everybody. She was preparing bingo cards for this Friday's weekly game when CBC spoke to her Thursday. Residents were scared and worried during the two weeks leading to the charges, she said. "We didn't know what was going on. There was a lot of questions." OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson told Ottawa Morning on Thursday that residents probably no longer have to keep their children indoors. Another Quadeville resident, Beccie Snider, said she was relieved police made an arrest, but added the news is sad. "I knew it wasn't an animal," she said. Dickson said the safety warning issued on June 24 was one of the toughest he's ever had to deal with. "We didn't want to cause excess panic, but yet we didn't want to underplay the potential that there could be a risk to someone else out there," he said. The OPP is holding a town hall on Saturday afternoon.
