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Fog and 12°C: a slow Tuesday ahead, with the Blackjacks tonight.

It's cool and misty this morning—bring a layer. One good reason to get out after dark.

Tue · Jun 23, 2026 Updated 1:55 PM
Fog and 12°C: a slow Tuesday ahead, with the Blackjacks tonight.

Morning's sitting at 12 degrees with fog rolling through, so you'll want a sweater or light jacket for the commute. UV's running high at 8.0 even under the cloud cover, so if you're spending the day outside, don't skip the sunscreen. You've got a solid 15 hours and 40 minutes of daylight today—sunset's at 8:55 PM, so there's plenty of evening left to play with.

No major transit disruptions flagged for your ride in, so you're clear on that front.

A few things worth knowing as you move through the day: the school board's been dealing with lead findings in water tests at Ottawa schools, which has parents rightfully paying attention. Worth checking if your kids' school's been affected. On a lighter note, the Belleville Senators have named Andrew Campbell as their head coach, and if you follow the Senators themselves, the club's been pretty active hunting for a top-six forward as the off-season moves along. There's also some buzz around L-Spark teaming up with Telus on an AI startup accelerator—could be worth watching if you're in that world.

For lunch or dinner, Le Mien Craft Noodle in the ByWard Market is pulling hand-rolled bowls if you want something warm and satisfying on a day like this. Or if you're craving something summery despite the fog, Cactus Club's got a $9 Smash Burger and Frosé on the menu. If you want to sit outside with a beer and soak up what's left of the evening, Ottawa's got some solid patios running from York Street out to spots you might not have considered—worth a walk if the fog clears a bit.

Tonight's your move: the Blackjacks are home at The Arena at TD Place at 7:30 PM taking on the Scarborough Shooting Stars. It's an indoor game so the fog doesn't matter, and if you're looking for a reason to get out and grab a drink after, that's a natural one. The mood's solid for a weeknight—nothing fancy, just a good reason to move.

Stay warm, and see you out there.

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