Clear skies, high UV, and world-class hoops all day

Morning's crisp at 17—jacket weather if you're heading out early, but you'll want to ditch it by afternoon. We're looking at mainly clear skies, which is gorgeous, but that UV's running at 6.0, which is high. If you're outside for a stretch today, sunscreen isn't optional. Sunset's at 7:24, so you've got nearly thirteen hours of daylight to work with.

Nothing major tying up your commute this morning, but if you're curious about air quality on Queen Elizabeth Driveway—a Carleton study just dropped showing that closing it off-peak cut air pollution by 60 percent and noise by half. Worth knowing if you're weighing route options or just thinking about what cleaner air in the city could look like.

Couple things worth your attention today: a councillor's pushing a motion to rename Trump Avenue, which has stirred the pot locally. And if you work in the federal workforce or know someone who does, the PSAC's put the Canada Employment and Immigration Union into trusteeship—worth a read if that's your world. On brighter notes, there's a big development proposal near Blair O-Train Station (over 1,200 units), and Tracy Bacenas, a local TV editor, just beat a rare pelvic cancer with a custom 3D implant made right here at Ottawa Hospital—that's the kind of local win worth celebrating.

If lunch is on your mind, the food scene's buzzing. Ruby's just opened in the ByWard Market doing elegant small plates with serious wine, and if you haven't checked out Arlo on Somerset in a while, it's grown from a pandemic wine bar into a full restaurant over six years. There's also Kozhi, a new fine-dining fried chicken spot on Somerset West, if you want something bold.

Tonight's got real options. If you're into live sport, the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are running at Carleton—Italy vs Brazil tips off at 10 a.m., and there'll be matches all day. If you're more of an evening person, Talib Kweli's at the Bronson Centre at 7:30, there's The Great Gatsby touring at the NAC (also 7:30), Satanic Surfers and For I Am at The 27 Club, or if you want something looser and fun, Dirty Bingo: 15 Years of Naughty is at Algonquin Commons Theatre at 7 p.m. Plenty to choose from depending on your mood.

With the clear skies and the warmth, it's a good day to be outside—just don't skip the sunscreen. See you out there.