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CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Man pleads guilty to defacing National Holocaust Monument
A former City of Ottawa lawyer pleaded guilty to mischief after the National Holocaust Monument was vandalized in June. CTV's Josh Marano reports.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Former City of Ottawa lawyer pleads guilty to defacing National Holocaust Monument
The words 'FEED ME' are seen painted in red on the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS) A former City of Ottawa lawyer has pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief to a war memorial in connection with vandalism to the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa. The words 'feed me' were painted on the side of the memorial west of downtown Ottawa on June 9. The paint was quickly removed, but the act prompted widespread condemnation from residents, Jewish groups, and political leaders. Ottawa police charged Iain Aspenlieder on June 27 with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000, and harassment by threatening conduct. The remaining two charges are being withdrawn. The Crown is consenting to his release on bail pending his sentence. Police did not initially release his name in a news release announcing his arrest, but he was identified in court documents. According to the Ontario Salary Disclosure list, Aspenlieder was a 'Legal Counsel' with the City of Ottawa. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said in late June that Aspenlieder had been fired. 'The city's legal department has confirmed that the individual charged, who was on leave at the time of the incident, is no longer employed by the City of Ottawa,' Sutcliffe said on social media. The National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa commemorates the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, and the millions of other victims of Nazi Germany and its collaborators. The monument was inaugurated by former prime minister Justin Trudeau in September 2017. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Joshua Marano
CBC
6 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Open air fire ban issued for Ottawa
Social Sharing Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has temporarily banned all open air fires as of Friday morning. The open air fire ban overrides open air fire permits and includes agricultural and brush burns and campfires. These bans come from fire department leadership and are "based largely on environmental conditions," according to the city. Ottawa is in the midst of a seven-day stretch where daytime highs are expected to be around 30 C. It's been drier and warmer than normal whether you look at trends over the last 30, 90 or 365 days. Ontario doesn't share a fire risk for Ottawa. Forest fire risks to its west range from moderate in neighbouring parts of Renfrew County to high around Bancroft and then low closer to Algonquin Park.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Dangers at Deschenes Rapids
Ottawa Watch The City of Ottawa is looking to install signs to warn of the dangers at the Deschenes Rapids. CTV's Kimberley Johnson says there has been an increase in rescues this summer.
CTV News
12-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
It could feel like 40 degrees Saturday, heat warning in effect for Ottawa
It's going to be hot and humid in Ottawa during the first weekend of Bluesfest. Environment Canada issued a heat warning for Ottawa on Friday, advising of daytime highs of 29 to 32 C. With humidity, it could feel like 35 to 40. The 'prolonged' wave of extreme heat is expected to continue through Thursday, Environment Canada says. Saturday's weather forecast shows a high of 31 C that could feel like 39 with the humidity. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon with a risk of a thunderstorm. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers early this evening and overnight. Low 23 C. Much of the same conditions are expected on Sunday with a high of 31 C and the humidex at 40. There will be cloudy periods in the evening with a 60 per cent chance of showers. Next week's temperatures are expected to stay above the 30s until Friday when the forecast shows relatively normal conditions for this time of year. Environment Canada recommends taking action to protect yourself and others from the heat, especially those who are at greater risk of heat illness. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water. Call 911 if anyone is showing signs of heat stroke. The City of Ottawa has a map showing places where residents can cool off.
