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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.

Motorcyclist clocked doing almost 200 km/h on the highway. Officers weren't impressed.

If you're commuting to Gatineau, Presto isn't reliably working on STO yet. Check before you tap — you might need the STO card instead.

Something's opening back up in Chinatown and the neighbourhood's definitely happy about it. "Better than nothing and lord knows chinatown needs this," one local said.

Presto not working on STO buses again. OC Transpo monthly pass loaded and activated but hitting "titre invalide" errors when tapping on. Drivers are cool about it but worth knowing if you commute Gatineau.

Algonquin College massage therapy students are low on bookings before August and need client hours to graduate on time. $40 for 75 minutes (includes consultation). Cheap massage + helping students = win-win.

Pickup truck's trailer came loose just before the Parkdale off-ramp on westbound 417 and is blocking the left lane. The truck blew a tire. Watch for delays if you're heading west.

pints and pawns chess meetup is happening tonight at 8pm at the clocktower beechwood on macKay street — all skill levels welcome, bring your own boards if you can. parking nearby or at the metro lot.

a pitbull/cane corso mix named Johnny went missing in Westboro Beach area July 2 after being hit by a car. he was spotted on Keenan Ave around 8 a.m. July 4 — he's terrified, so call 506-897-2361 if you see him.

someone near South Keys has an injured crow fledgling that needs transport to the Wild Bird Care Centre. the bird's resting in a box — if you can drive, DM /u/Glass_Lecture6121.

Lost a phone in Hintonburg? Someone found a beige-case phone at Chesterfields and turned it in. Go grab it.

Two free tickets for Chuck Ragan at the 27 Club tonight—he's the lead singer of Hot Water Music, playing solo acoustic folk. Free to anyone who wants them; pickup in Ottawa South.

Stitch, Hook, & Knit Social is back Tuesday, July 7 from 6–9pm at Old Town Hall Community Center (61 Main Street). Bring your fibre arts projects, sewing machines welcome with plugs and pressing station. Register to help organizers know how much to set up.

Four job fairs are running this week: school bus driver interviews July 7 in Ottawa, Taco Bell hiring July 8 in Petawawa, Burger King July 9 in Smiths Falls, and an OPP Shuttle Run July 12 in Ottawa. Also heads up — Senators part-time jobs fair is next week July 14.

Brewer Park between Carleton campus keeps getting better. There's a sanctioned graffiti spot under a bridge, a splashpad for kids, soccer players, people fishing, dogs swimming — all of it clean and peaceful. Someone's been coming for 17 years and says it just keeps improving.

History Ottawa is getting a solid fall lineup with acts including The Wallflowers (August 20), Sabaton (September 26), and Gogol Bordello (September 30). Heads up—it won't be hosting headliners in the Taylor Swift tier, but there's plenty to catch.

A Chinook flew over LeBreton on Saturday—the distinctive twin-rotor helicopter drew eyes across the neighbourhood. Got photos? Drop them.