Ottawa police say no increased security presence following Brooklyn shooting
Ottawa police say they are not stepping up security measures in the capital following a mass shooting in Brooklyn, N.Y. earlier Tuesday.
A gunman in a gas mask and a construction vest opened fire on a busy Brooklyn subway train and shot at least 10 people. Five people were listed in critical condition but all are expected to survive.
Toronto Mayor John Tory said in the wake of the incident that police and transit staff would be increasing patrols along the city’s transit system, though Toronto police said there was no identified threat or risk in the city linked to the attack in New York.
In an email to CTV News Ottawa, the Ottawa Police Service said they are monitoring the situation.
“We are aware of the unfortunate events in New York City,” a police spokesperson said. “As with any international incident, we assess security needs at a local level and at this time, there are no extra measures set in place.”
The City of Ottawa said late Wednesday afternoon that transit operators are trained to respond to emergencies.
"When confronted with an emergency, all OC Transpo and Para Transpo operators have been properly trained and have an emergency alarm at their disposal to contact our Transit Operations Control Centre which operates 24/7. Members of the Transit Special Constables Unit can be dispatched to the situation immediately. Special Constables also frequently patrol transit stations and train cars. We also work closely with the Ottawa Police Service, as well as City emergency services including the Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service," said chief safety officer Duane Duquette.
"OC Transpo has more than 2,200 CCTV cameras strategically located at OC Transpo Transitway stations, on O-Train Line 1 cars and stations, park and ride lots, and at administration and maintenance facilities. As new buses join the fleet, they are equipped with CCTV cameras. In addition, all Transitway and O-Train stations have an emergency phone system that puts calls immediately in contact with authorities. We also have a comprehensive safety program with the objective of promoting safety and security for all transit stops, stations, vehicles, and properties."
The alleged gunman in New York was arrested Wednesday.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
B.C. tenants evicted for landlord's use after refusing large rent increase to take over neighbouring suite
Ashley Dickey and her mother rented part of the same Coquitlam duplex in three different decades under three different landlords.
MPP Sarah Jama asked to leave Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh
MPP Sarah Jama was asked to leave the Legislative Assembly of Ontario by House Speaker Ted Arnott on Thursday for wearing a keffiyeh, a garment which has been banned at Queen’s Park.
Mountain guide dies after falling into a crevasse in Banff National Park
A man who fell into a crevasse while leading a backcountry ski group deep in the Canadian Rockies has died.
Body of Quebec man who died in Cuba found in Russia, family confirms
A Montreal-area family confirmed to CTV News that the body of their loved one who died while on vacation in Cuba is being repatriated to Canada after it was mistakenly sent to Russia.
Expert warns of food consumption habits amid rising prices
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
Saskatchewan isn't remitting the carbon tax on home heating. Why isn't my province following suit?
After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would still send Canada Carbon Rebate cheques to Saskatchewan residents, despite Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's decision to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas or home heating, questions were raised about whether other provinces would follow suit. CTV News reached out across the country and here's what we found out.
Montreal actress calls Weinstein ruling 'discouraging' but not surprising
A Montreal actress, who has previously detailed incidents she had with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, says a New York Court of Appeals decision overturning his 2020 rape conviction is 'discouraging' but not surprising.
RCMP officers had no legal authority to enter man's home, make arrest: B.C. court
A B.C. man has been found not guilty of assaulting two RCMP officers – with the court finding he was resisting an "unlawful entry and arrest" in his home before he was tasered, taken down and hauled away in handcuffs.
'Deep ignorance': Calls for Manitoba trustee to resign sparked after comments about Indigenous people and reconciliation
A rural Manitoba school trustee is facing calls to resign over comments he made about Indigenous people and residential schools earlier this week.