Ottawa Police Services Board Approves 4.4 Percent Budget Increase

 The budgetary process of the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) is distinct from that of other municipal government departments such as Paramedics, Fire, and Bylaw, as it independently approves its draft budget, with minimal representation from elected officials in the budget discussions. Irrespective of the process, the budget for the

Councillor David Hill Wants Action on Vehicle Theft and Fakirani Voted Head of OPSB

 During a longer-than-usual Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) meeting yesterday, the board, once again, was tasked with selecting a new chair. Since 2022, the body that governs the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has had no fewer than three appointed chairs, including former Councillor Diane Deans, former chair Councillor Eli El-Chantiry,