David Fraser

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David Fraser is an Ottawa-based journalist for CBC News who previously reported in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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Chau Lam details years of abuse before mother's killing

Testifying at her murder trial Wednesday, Chau Lam sobbed as she described how her 88-year-old mother dug her fingernails into her forehead while she tried to trim them for her. 

Brothers testify sisters accused of killing mother suffered years of abuse

Chau and Hue Lam have admitted to killing their 88-year-old mother in October 2022, but a brother testified this week that Kieu Lam was 'the evil one' and insisted his sisters acted in self-defence.

Relief, but few answers in community where Quebec girl was found

People living near the eastern Ontario community where a three-year-old Quebec girl who'd been missing four days was found safe earlier this week say they're relieved, but still perplexed about the circumstances of her disappearance. 

Defence wraps at murder trial of man accused of killing OPP officer

On Wednesday the Crown is expected to deliver closing arguments in the trial of Alain Bellefeuille, who's accused of killing an Ontario Provincial Police officer and injuring two others during a 2023 wellness check at his home in Bourget, Ont., east of Ottawa.

Senators back on home ice for playoffs after 8-year drought

Ottawa Senators fans will watch a playoff home game in the city tonight for the first time in eight years. The team is looking to hold off a Toronto Maple Leafs squad that has jumped out to a two-game lead in the best-of-seven series.

Chris Barber, Tamara Lich not guilty on most charges for roles in 2022 convoy protests

Chris Barber and Tamara Lich have been found not guilty of most charges against them for their roles in the 2022 truck convoy protest in Ottawa, but they were both found guilty of committing mischief.

Lich, Barber brace for judgment in Freedom Convoy trial

On Thursday Chris Barber and Tamara Lich will find out if they are guilty for their roles in the February 2022 protests. Both pleaded not guilty to mischief, intimidation, obstruction and other charges.

Neighbour saw, heard shootings of OPP officers

On day five of a trial for a man accused of killing an Ontario Provincial police officer and injuring two others, a jury heard from a neighbour who witnessed the deadly shootings.

Murder trial of man accused of shooting, killing OPP officer begins

The murder trial of Alain Bellefeuille opened Wednesday with dramatically different accounts of what happened the night Sgt. Eric Mueller was shot and killed while responding to a 911 call.

Parliament Hill police unit fully staffed by end of 2026

A new unit of Ottawa police officers patrolling Parliament Hill is set to be fully staffed by the end of next year, according to the city’s chief of police.