Steve Bell

• Here’s what to know as Ottawa braces for Canada Day protests amid ‘lingering trauma’

  There remains significant community frustration and anger at how Ottawa police handled the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' that blockaded the downtown core for weeks earlier this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
• Ottawa residents, police brace for protests on Canada Day

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and interim police chief Steve Bell say security plans have been drawn up to allow for safe celebrations on Friday despite the threat of protests.

  Canada

  Jun 27
  
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• Ottawa interim police chief Steve Bell didn’t ask feds to invoke Emergencies Act

  The Liberals have said law enforcement asked for additional powers that could only be granted by declaring a national emergency.

  Canada

  May 17
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• Police promise heavy presence, arrests for hate as biker convoy to descend on Ottawa

  Ottawa police promise a heavy presence in the capital and zero tolerance for hate as a second convoy prepares to descend on the city this weekend.

  Canada

  Apr 27
• Ottawa interim police chief vows ‘systemic change’ following convoy protest

  Ottawa's interim police chief Steve Bell has promised to rebuild the community's trust in the municipal force after the convoy protests.

  Canada

  Mar 7
• As it happened: Police push to remove Ottawa’s convoy blockades

  Global News covered Friday's events in Ottawa in a live blog that has now been archived. Police said Friday over 100 have been arrested.

  Canada

  Feb 18
• Trucker convoy: Kids in 25% of vehicles could ‘complicate’ response, cops say

  Ottawa police are warning that the presence of children in the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' is one more factor complicating efforts to end the demonstration.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• Trucker convoy: Ottawa police, security experts warn against counterprotesting

  Ottawa police are asking residents to stay home and not protest for their own safety this weekend as more trucks are expected to join the downtown convoy.

  Crime

  Feb 4
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• Order of Manitoba inductees include former premier, singer-songwriter

  Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon announced the Order of Manitoba's latest class — a group that includes a former premier, and inductees from the arts, sciences, business, and beyond.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021
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• Ottawa police reveal strategic plan for 2019

  According to police, the 18-month plan was developed in part from input received from residents, community partners and members of the OPS.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2019