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Tuesday's pretty quiet, but Bluesfest kicks off Thursday—grab a pass and get ahead of the crowds.
It's a dead Tuesday for live stuff, but that's not a bad thing—chill at a bar or stream something.
Bluesfest dominates Friday and Saturday—buy a pass and plan to stay all day. Or binge something Friday night.
LeBreton Flats has you covered with Bluesfest—music, sun, and nothing to pay if you catch daytime sets.
Skip Tuesday, wait for Bluesfest weekend. But if you're out now, Tajine or North & Navy hit the spot.
No family events live this week, but parks and community centres are always open—Bluesfest kicks off Thursday if the kids like music.
16°C and clear—mild evening for a walk, but bring a light layer. Parks are solid, Bluesfest hits hard this weekend.
Tuesday's dead for late gigs. Hit a bar, grab food, or stream something that keeps you up.
The OCDSB's exit draws criticism from trustees over the message sent to LGBTQ+ students.
The 38-year-old captain's alternate chooses to stay in the nation's capital after exploring free agency options.
City waives garbage limits and landfill fees for flood-affected residents as crews clear debris and restore power.
Telfer School of Management unveiled the specialized instruction in response to student demand and industry need, with the program launching this September.
A family circus spectacular anchors the weekend, while live music fills the early week—and the weather stays mostly cooperative until Thursday's rain rolls in.
Read the feature →Five shops across Ottawa and Gatineau are competing to perfect hyperrealistic fruit-shaped pastries that taste as good as they look.
From crisp banh mi to Korean comfort food, these lesser-known downtown venues offer full meals for $20 or under—perfect for the federal office crowd heading back to the Hill.
Jessica Pérez opened Ottawa's only Mexican bakery in March 2023. Her moist cornbread is the top seller, but conchas, chilindras, and elote are worth trying too.
A three-day canoe journey from Ottawa to Kahnawake, Quebec retraces paths travelled by Algonquin ancestors and honours Chief Pinesi's legacy.
From Ryan Gosling's space odyssey to a Vivaldi period drama, Ottawa's independent theatres are screening new releases and restored classics through mid-July.
Go Sato spent three years crafting a 75-musician orchestra from 12,500 toothpicks, and it's now part of the National Arts Centre's permanent collection.
everyone back in the office 4 days a week now and yesterday and today both felt like Wednesday traffic. wondering what tomorrow's commute is gonna look like.
someone's giving away a bunch of CDs near Algonquin College for free — just heading out and don't have a car, so can't deliver. if you want them, you'd have to pick them up.
looking for a wider selection of 6-strand embroidery floss to match some wool project colours. South Keys Michaels didn't have the shade. anyone know a spot in ottawa worth the drive?
The Metro at Bank and Huntclub is closing August 13th. Food Basics is moving in. Not sure how prices compare, but figured locals should know.
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