Ottawa had no shortage of news to wake up to on Wednesday, May 13 — from a police misconduct ruling to a milestone moment for the city's professional women's hockey team.
Suspended Officer Goran Beric Loses Resignation Appeal
A suspended Ottawa police officer has lost his bid to overturn an order to resign. Goran Beric had previously been found guilty of assault and assault with a weapon after striking a man with a police-issued baton and stepping on the man's neck during an incident. The order to resign, a significant disciplinary outcome under Ontario's police accountability framework, was upheld on appeal.
The case is a reminder of the ongoing scrutiny Ottawa Police Service faces around use-of-force conduct. Accountability advocates have long argued that meaningful consequences for excessive force are essential to rebuilding public trust — and today's ruling signals that the disciplinary process can, in some cases, hold the line.
Will the Snowbirds Get New Aircraft?
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds — the beloved aerobatic demonstration team that has thrilled crowds at airshows across the country for decades — may be in line for a fleet upgrade. Questions are circulating about whether the iconic team will receive new aircraft to replace their aging CT-114 Tutors, which have been in service since the 1960s.
For many Ottawans, the Snowbirds carry deep national pride. The team has long been a fixture at events like the Canadian International Air Show, and any transition to new aircraft would be a significant chapter in the team's storied history. No final decision has been announced, but the conversation is gaining momentum.
Ottawa Charge Head to All-Canadian PWHL Final
In what may be the most exciting local sports news of the week, the Ottawa Charge have punched their ticket to an all-Canadian PWHL final. The Professional Women's Hockey League has delivered a marquee matchup that Canadian hockey fans have been hoping for — two Canadian franchises squaring off for the championship.
For Ottawa, this is a landmark moment. The Charge are one of the PWHL's flagship franchises, and reaching the final in a league that has captured the imagination of hockey fans coast to coast is a massive achievement. The all-Canadian final is also a testament to the strength of women's hockey in this country — and Ottawa is right at the centre of it.
Details on the final matchup and schedule are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, so keep an eye on Ottawa Charge coverage as the city gears up to cheer on its team.
Wednesday Wrap
Three very different stories — police accountability, national defence, and women's hockey — but each one says something about the city and country Ottawa is part of. It's the kind of news day that reminds you why keeping tabs on local and national developments matters.
Stay tuned to ottown.ca for updates as these stories develop.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
