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HELLO TUESDAY We need to talk about the saga of Ottawa Police constable Nermin Mesic. In 2009, Constable Mesic pleaded guilty under the police services act to charges of unlawfully exercising authority, discreditable conduct, and neglect of duty. What did he do? He slapped a 16 year-twice twice, kicked his leg, grabbed his throat, and forced him to the ground, stopping after telling the youth he was "lucky someone was watching”. Mesnic was not criminally charged and was ordered to work 11 extra shifts without pay. In 2016, Mesnic was charged by Gatineau police with assault, uttering threats, and forcible confinement. The next day, he was suspended by the Ottawa Police, with pay. What did he do? According to a cell phone recording of a tenant who owed money for a rental unit Mesic owned, Mesic was recorded saying, “Sell your kid. I don’t give a sh-t. Make your wife do something. I guarantee you I’m going to spill blood.” And there is more: “You know I’m going to come after you. I’m going to find out where you live, I’m going to find out how you live and I’m going to — I’m going to bury you. I’m going to feed you to the fish. OK. With a big brick around your neck. Do you understand that?” “I will f—ing take your kid and I will sell it.” Three years later, in 2019, Mesic pleaded guilty to uttering threats in a Quebec court and was given an absolute discharge, meaning no criminal record. Last month, Mesic’s Ottawa Police suspension came to an end and his four year paid time off was lifted. Just yesterday, Mesic pleaded guilty to two counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act for the events with his tenant. He is waiting to find what his punishment will be. So is Ottawa. We'll see you tomorrow – Martha and Darren |
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#STATS Weather: ⛈️ 30% chance of showers. High of 23°. Ottawan of the Day: Abbis Mahmoud, who is spearheading Operation Ramzieh, which is donating emergency supplies to Beirut. [CFRA] [Donations] Quote: “The watershed is swimmable, drinkable, fishable, and even turtle-able. We need to think not only of human activity but also the biodiversity and its viability for generations to come” – Elizabeth Logue, Ottawa's Riverkeeper. [Ottawa Magazine] |
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#CORONAVIRUS UPDATE For up-to-date info, view the Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 dashboard ⭕ There have been 2839 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 24 since yesterday, and 266 deaths in Ottawa, no new reports. ⭕ Bus union wants City to investigate rise in driver cases [CBC] + Related Two OC Transpo drivers test positive for COVID-19 ⭕ Province in talks to have COVID-19 at Shopper's Drug Mart locations [CP24] ? The Canada COVID Alert App Be alerted if you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 |
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#WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT ▪️School buses will start running September 14 but students in the public and Catholic systems start returning to school September 3. The delay is in creating systems for cleaning and for training drivers. Up to 15 routes currently do not have drivers. [CBC] ▪️Tangier Outlet Mall in Kanata wants to open on all stat holidays except Christmas and Boxing Day. City staff are recommending that council allows it but the Ottawa and District Labour Council is ready to oppose expanded holiday shopping. The City only permits stores selling essentials or in tourist areas to open on holidays. [Ottawa Citizen] ▪️ The 60 foot parabolic antenna set up in1962 to track Alouette 1, Canada’s first satellite, is unceremoniously being sent to the scrap heap. The Canadian Centre for Experimental Radio Astronomy of Smiths Falls was unsuccessful in raising funds to save it. [The Province] [Buy & Sell] |
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#THE INSIDER JUST ANNOUNCED ▫️ September 11, Deadmau5, Wesley Clover Parks drive-in stage. Tickets on sale at 10 am this morning. [TicketMaster] CLASSIC ▫️ 9 pm, Saturday, August 29, Deadmau5, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Mayfair Theatre. [MayFair]
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