New data shows stabbings in Ottawa are down this year. Has the city just been ‘lucky?’

A total of 96 stabbing incidents has been reported to Ottawa police so far this year, marking a decrease in stabbing-related injuries compared to the same period in recent years. Read MoreWhile stabbing reports are below average so far in 2026, zooming out at the longer-term trends may paint a different picture  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Registered A total of 96 stabbing incidents has been reported to Ottawa police so far this year, marking a decrease in stabbing-related injuries compared to the same period in recent years. Read More