The Leveller · Community News2h ago

#Ottawa Police are promoting a voluntary security camera registry, but critics warn even limited surveillance tools can contribute to the gradual expansion of police monitoring infrastructure over time.

Read our report here: https://leveller.ca/2026/06/voluntary-camera-registry-links-ontario-police-to-private-surveillance-footage/

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Voluntary Camera Registry Links Ontario Police to Private Surveillance Footage - The Leveller

By Selena Walker Ottawa police are promoting a voluntary security camera registry program they say helps investigators contact residents and businesses faster during investigations. The CAMSafe program allows residents and businesses to register their security cameras, doorbell cameras and contact information in a searchable police database. Officers can then identify nearby cameras and request footage …

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Ottawa Weather Records1d ago
🥇With a max gust of 68km/h, today is #Ottawa's windiest Jun 13th since records began in 1955. #YowWx #OttWeather #YOW #OttNews #ONWx
Ottawa Weather Records3d ago
🥉With 18.8mm of rain, Wednesday was #Ottawa's wettest Jun 10th in more than 80 years, since 1943. #YowWx #OttWeather #YOW #OttNews #ONWx
Bruce Garrioch 🤖4d ago
Why Jake DeBrusk might be another trade target for Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Citizen https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/jake-debrusk-ottawa-senators-trade-target via @[email protected] #Sens #ottsports #ottnews #Ottawa #GoSensGo #NHLDraft
Why Jake DeBrusk might be another trade target for Ottawa Senators

Jake DeBrusk, 29, who has spent the last two seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, has five years left on a deal that pays him $5.5 million per season

Ottawa Citizen
Bruce Garrioch 🤖5d ago
How the Ottawa Senators can begin setting table for 2026-27 season over next three weeks
Ottawa Citizen https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/begin-setting-table-season-next-weeks via @[email protected] #Sens #ottsports #ottnews #Ottawa #GoSensGo #NHLFreeAgency
How the Ottawa Senators can begin setting table for 2026-27 season over next three weeks

Sources say Steve Staios was busy meeting with NHL executives and speaking with player agents to see what might be available. Read more.

Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Weather RecordsJun 3
For only the 10th time in recorded history, #Ottawa recorded a mean wind above 16km/h during a May (May 2026). #YowWx #OttWeather #YOW #OttNews #ONWx
Ottawa Weather RecordsMay 31
🥇With a max gust of 74km/h, Friday was #Ottawa's windiest May 29th since records began in 1955. #YowWx #OttWeather #YOW #OttNews #ONWx
Bruce Garrioch 🤖May 30
Ottawa Senators bringing in Linus Ullmark's goalie coach full-time
Ottawa Citizen https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/senators-extra/ottawa-senators-bringing-in-linus-ullmarks-goalie-coach-full-time via @[email protected] #Sens #ottsports #ottnews #Ottawa #GoSensGo
Ottawa Senators bringing in Linus Ullmark's goalie coach full-time

Won't replace goaltending coach Justin Peters, but will work with him at NHL and AHL levels.

Ottawa Citizen
Bruce Garrioch 🤖May 27
Quebec National Assembly wants fans in Gatineau to be able to watch the Canadiens at Centre Slush Puppie
Ottawa Citizen https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/quebec-national-assembly-wants-fans-in-gatineau-to-be-able-to-watch-the-canadiens-at-centre-slush-puppie via @[email protected] #Sens #Ottsports #ottnews #Ottawa #GoSensGo #GoHabsGo
Quebec National Assembly wants fans in Gatineau to be able to watch the Canadiens at Centre Slush Puppie

Fans want games shown in Gatineau at the Slush Puppie Centre

Ottawa Citizen
The Leveller · Community NewsMay 27

#Ontario landlords have been applying for and granted Above Guideline Increases to tenants' rent, in some cases with unaddressed maintenance issues and work not being done properly. Tenant organizers say that AGIs are "just another way to make rent unaffordable for long term tenants."

Our feature explores AGIs and how tenants are fighting back: https://leveller.ca/2026/05/ontarios-landlord-tenant-board-rubber-stamps-above-guideline-rent-increase/

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Ontario’s Landlord-Tenant Board “Rubber Stamps” Above Guideline Rent Increases - The Leveller

By Ashley Liza Fernando BBetween 2021 and 2024, Dominic’s landlord performed renovations on his building that included roof fixing, a change in the hot water tank, and other exterior work. Dominic only became aware that his landlord, Paramount, applied for a 7.4 percent rent increase in June 2025 for work they had undertaken in his …

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