Norman Provencher

Ottawa

Editor at Ottawa Citizen

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Articles

No injuries as fire severely damages Pinecrest duplex

5 days ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Article contentA duplex was heavily damaged by a fire in the 900 block of Pinecrest Avenue Saturday night. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentFirefighters were called at about 8:30 p.m. following several reports of heavy smoke and flame at the residence. Article contentArticle contentCrews confirmed a working fire on arrivals and issued a second alarm at 8:36 p.m. to dispatch additional resources to the scene.
Weather office issues three-day extreme heat warning

6 days ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Article contentEnvironment Canada made it official Saturday morning with a sternly worded hot weather warning for the capital region starting Sunday afternoon and lasting through Tuesday. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle content“The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon and is expected to continue into the week,” the agency said.
Motorcyclist, 40, dies in crash with parked ATV

6 days ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Article contentA 40-year-old man has died after his motorcycle struck an all-terrain vehicle that was parked on a roadway. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThe crash occurred at about 10 p.m. on County Road 11 about 60 km southeast of Chesterville. Article contentArticle contentOntario Provincial Police said on social media Saturday that a passerby performed CPR on the victim until paramedics arrived.
Life-threatening injuries for one driver in Highway 417 collision

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Advertisement 1The Ottawa Paramedic Service said the emergency call was for a vehicle that had been rear-ended and then struck the guardrail. Article contentOne person had life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision on eastbound Highway 417 near Nicholas Street on Thursday. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentOne vehicle was apparently rear-ended by a second vehicle just before 12 noon.
Summer marches in, with high of 35 C possible Monday (the Humidex will be even higher)

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Advertisement 1A heat wave starting Thursday could see temperatures rising over the coming days, expected to peak above 30 C. That's without the Humidex. Article contentEveryone knew it was coming. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentBut it still seems a bit early for a full-blast scorcher in the capital. Environment Canada’s last forecasts are predicting a high of 35 C for Monday. Article contentArticle contentThere’s no Humidex level in the prediction yet.
Police seek assistance finding missing 15-year-old girl

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Elissa Friendship was last seen on June 11 at her home in the city's west end. Article contentOttawa police are asking for help finding a 15-year-old girl, who has been missing since June 11. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentElissa Friendship was last seen around 11:30 p.m. at her home in the city’s west end. Article contentArticle contentPolice said she was wearing black biker shorts and a black Ottawa Senators jersey.
Tweed resident rescues 3 young boaters from capsized canoe

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

A quick response by a Tweed resident with a pontoon boat resulted in a happy ending. Article contentA quick response by a Tweed township resident led to the rescue of three young people whose canoe had capsized in Stoco Lake, police say. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentPolice were alerted at about 6:15 a.m. that the boaters were in distress.
Gatineau police investigate carbon monoxide deaths

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Article contentPolice in Gatineau are investigating the deaths of two people of carbon monoxide poisoning Saturday night. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentGatineau firefighters were called to a residence on Boulevard Wilfrid-Lavigne in the Aylmer district just after 7 p.m.Article contentArticle contentThe victims were found deceased. Article contentThe investigation was taken over by police. Article contentPolice have released no further details.
Man in serious condition following Bank Street shooting

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Article contentOttawa police are looking for witnesses after a man was shot in an “an altercation” in the 1600 block of Bank Street Saturday afternoon. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentPolice were called to the scene following a number of calls reporting an altercation just before 4 p.m.Article contentArticle content“One man was located with gunshot wounds and was transported to hospital in serious but stable condition,” police said in a release.
Tow company and two drivers facing provincial charges

2 weeks ago | ottawacitizen.com | Norman Provencher

Advertisement 1During a meeting earlier this year, an OPP commander told towing companies there would be tougher measures taken against firms and drivers that didn't follow the laws. Article contentAn Ottawa-area towing company and two of its drivers face charges under Ontario’s Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act after a driver complained that the company had towed his vehicle to a police collision reporting centre against his wishes.