Police chief urges drivers to slow down | CTV News Ottawa at Six for October 17, 2026

Ottawa’s police chief is urging drivers to slow down and pay attention after multiple fatal collisions this week. Chief Eric Stubbs says number of deaths on Ottawa roads this year has already surpassed the total for all of 2025. Voters were busy getting an early say in who will lead Ottawa for the next four years. Ottawa residents faced long lines to cast their early ballots. Fans of the Ottawa Redblacks are expressing frustration after a disappointing year. The CFL team will have one last chance to earn a win in front of a home crowd this season.

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