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Ottawa Police Investigate Missing Trump Avenue Sign After Council Votes to Rename Street
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Background & Context
The Ottawa thoroughfare known as Trump Avenue was named two decades ago, before Donald Trump entered national politics. The street sits in the Central Park neighbourhood, an area that also includes New York-themed names such as Bloomingdale Street and Staten Way. In recent weeks, River Ward councillor Riley Brockington moved a motion to change the name, arguing that the former U.S. president “doesn’t deserve the honour” given his repeated threats toward Canada. A resident working group will later consider whether the replacement name should retain the New York theme.
Core Event
City council approved the renaming of Trump Avenue, and two days later the street’s sign vanished. Police were alerted on the Monday following the vote and began an investigation on Tuesday. A screenshot circulating on Facebook Marketplace advertised the missing sign as a “rare find” priced at $700, but CBC News could not verify the post’s authenticity.
Official Statements & Responses
Ottawa police confirmed they are probing both the disappearance of the sign and the online listing after receiving a report from municipal officials. Council members emphasized that the renaming reflects community sentiment and that the investigation will determine whether any wrongdoing occurred in the alleged sale.
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Impact & Next Steps
The council’s decision to rename the street underscores local opposition to honoring the former president. The resident working group tasked with selecting a new name will meet in the coming weeks, and police investigations will continue to ascertain the circumstances of the sign’s disappearance and any potential illicit sale.