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The family of an Ottawa man who was shocked with a stun gun, beaten and arrested by police — then later released in a case of what the force called "mistaken identity" — has hired a lawyer to explore reaching a possible resolution with the city.

Addison said he made the decision to proceed with the diversion program rather than proceed to trial, but it doesnt equate to an admission of guilt.

Five Gatineau-area men were to appear in court Thursday after they were arrested by police in connection with an alleged “pedophile hunt” posse active in the…

Ottawa Police’s fiercest critic is unapologetic and unwavering in his activism. But its far from universally popular.

The death of a two-year-old has his mother and a CHEO worker raising the alarm about a lack of basic health and hygiene in their temporary home. Motel ownership says it has no reason to be believe conditions contributed to the death.

Hector Addison, a consultant who recently headed the public consultations for Ottawa’s next police chief, has been charged with forgery following a public…

The Ottawa Police Services Board has approved a controversial contract with volunteer members of the city force’s own community equity council — heralding it as the first community engagement process for the board that will be facilitated by racialized leaders.

The Ottawa Police Services Board is set to consider a proposal to hire members of the force’s own community equity council  — a group intended to mend police relationships with marginalized groups — to help hire a new police chief.

Rev. Al Sharpton highlights important political stories and issues that require a national platform.

People of colour, including many international students, are facing racism and being denied entry to other countries as they try to escape the war in Ukraine. Some groups in Ottawa are stepping up to help.