News of the day: New AI tech and the OPS; F-35 not needed to defend North America; Freezing rain on the way

The Ottawa Police service will soon start using AI tools. In April the force is expected to release its policy for using new technologies.
The Ottawa Police service will soon start using AI tools. In April the force is expected to release its policy for using new technologies. Photo by StudioM1 Getty Images /Getty Images/iStockphoto

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It’s Monday, March 30. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today.

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AI IS COMING TO THE OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE. HERE’S HOW THEY’LL USE THE NEW TECH

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The Ottawa Police Board will unveil a new AI policy in April. Here’s how they say it will protect Charter rights and solve crimes faster.

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U.S. Air Force F-35A aircraft performs aerial maneuvers during a demonstration at the Abbotsford International Airshow in British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 8, 2025.
U.S. Air Force F-35A. Photo by US AIR FORCE /F-35A DEMO TEAM

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NORAD COMMANDER SAYS F-35-TYPE AIRCRAFT NOT NEEDED TO DEFEND NORTH AMERICA

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The U.S. commander of NORAD says fifth-generation fighters such as the F-35 aren’t needed to defend North America, undercutting the central claim by supporters of the aircraft that Canada requires such jets to protect the country.

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As much as 20 mm of ice build up was expected Wednesday as a storm carrying freezing rain swept over Ottawa on Wednesday.
Feezing rain is expected to start Tuesday and continue into Wednesday. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIA

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FREEZING RAIN TO START FALLING IN OTTAWA ON TUESDAY MORNING

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Freezing rain or freezing drizzle will begin falling early Tuesday morning and will continue all the way into Wednesday morning, according to a special weather statement for Ottawa issued in the evening of Sunday, March 29.

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A public servant asks why the government doesn't look to in-house solutions rather than turning to consultants. Illustration by Rob Cross
A public servant asks why the government doesn’t look to in-house solutions rather than turning to consultants. OTTAWA CITIZEN/POSTMEDIA

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DOES THE GOVERNMENT NEED CONSULTANTS WHEN KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF EXIST?

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Scott Taymun, a former public service executive, says it depends on the situation.

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Jake Sanderson
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson. Photo by JEFF CHIU /AP

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JAKE SANDERSON SKATES WITH THE SENATORS, BUT NOT READY TO FACE PANTHERS

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Top defenceman Jake Sanderson took another step on the road to recovery by skating with the Senators on Monday in a non-contact jersey for the first time since he suffered a shoulder injury on March 7.

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