Last month, RCMP Commissioner Duheme highlighted CRIME WITHIN THE HOME & OFFICE in reference to Fraud & Cybercrime and the losses predicted to increase in the future. It is imperative that community members be aware of scams through the various methods used by criminals. Many
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) worked with a Canadian financial institution to help recover approximately $3.5 million CAD linked to a sophisticated payment redirection fraud targeting a Quebec business. In April 2026, fraudsters targeted a business involved in a high-value commercial transaction.
Reporting Crime It has been noted that many crimes or attempts have been photographed or videotaped and posted in the BCA Facebook group. This is NOT the appropriate venue. If it is a crime in progress (ie. traffic complaint, or crime in progress), report to
Don Kelly, NW Coordinator Did you know that the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) are shifting their police services approach? The OPS are moving away from a centralized policing structure toward a new district policing model, dividing the city into four full-service districts: West, Central, South,
Published in The BANAR June 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director Neighborhood Watch Program – Empowering Our Communities The Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) plays an active part in keeping our community safe. Our program here in the Hamlet is part of the Ottawa Neighborhood Watch
Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director On June 18, starting at 7 pm, the BCA, in cooperation with Ottawa Police Services, will host a Crime Prevention Workshop at the Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive. The event will feature four specific components of Crime Prevention.