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CTV News
8 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
No injuries reported following home fire in Gloucester: Paramedics
An Ottawa Fire Services investigation vehicle at the scene of a fire. (CTV News Ottawa) The Ottawa Paramedic Service says no injuries were reported following a single-family home fire in the neighbourhood of Gloucester in the early hours of Sunday morning. Ottawa Fire Services says firefighters received a call shortly after 2:20 a.m. reporting smoke coming out from the windows of a home in the 4,000 block of Thunder Road. When crews arrived at the scene and saw smoke on all four sides, they asked for additional resources to be dispatched to the scene. They then started extinguishing the fire by initiating a fast attack by advancing a hose line inside the structure. Crews used a water shuttle system to bring water to the scene as there were no hydrants in the area. Firefighters say dangerous conditions forced them to evacuate out of the structure at 2:20 a.m. The fire was declared under control shortly after 3:30 a.m. Firefighters then searched the home for occupants and no one was found inside. Victim Services was called to help the affected residents. A fire truck remains at the scene to monitor for any flareups. The investigation into what led to this fire is ongoing.
Ottawa Citizen
4 days ago
- Ottawa Citizen
Body found in Ottawa River near Alexandra Bridge
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Ottawa Paramedic Service file photo. Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia An unidentified body was recovered from the Ottawa River on Wednesday afternoon. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors A spokesperson for the Ottawa Paramedic Service said the call reporting the body found in the water near the Alexandra Bridge was received at about 4 p.m. No further details about the individual or how they came to be in the water were immediately available. The Alexandra Bridge connects Ottawa and Gatineau roughly between the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History. This advertisement has not loaded yet.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Safe Boat Awareness Week kicks off at Britannia Park Saturday
Emergency services in Ottawa are hosting an event to kick off Safe Boat Awareness Week at Britannia Park Saturday. The event is hosted by the Ottawa Police Service and the Ottawa Paramedic Service. It will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about safe boating. I will include demonstrations of lifesaving equipment, boats and gear. Residents are invited to meet first responders, check out emergency vehicles, play games and enjoy a popsicle. Canadian Safe Boating Week runs from May 17-23. Emergency services have provided some safe boating tips for the season, including wearing a properly fitted life jacket, as falling into cold water can be deadly. They say don't swim or operate a boat while being intoxicated, always tell someone where you are going. Boaters are also encouraged to carry a cellphone, a boat safety kit and enough fuel. More to come
CBC
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Adult in critical condition after being struck by vehicle near Trainyards
An adult is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle near the Trainyards shopping centre on Wednesday, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service. Industrial Avenue is closed between Russell Road and Trainyards Drive for a serious collision, the Ottawa Police Service reported on social media. The call came in around 9:35, a paramedic spokesperson said. The injured person had not immediately been transported to hospital. Further information was not immediately available.
Ottawa Citizen
30-04-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck on Smyth Road, say Ottawa paramedics
A file photo of an Ottawa Paramedic Service ambulance. Photo by Tony Caldwell / POSTMEDIA A pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a truck on Smyth Road, Ottawa paramedics said. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The crash occurred just after 10 a.m. The Ottawa Paramedic Service said the victim, who was an adult, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. No further details were released pending notification of the victim's family. Westbound Smyth Road was closed near Russell Road as police investigate. The closure could last several hours.
