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Someone's opening mail on Hintonburg streets and leaving it behind. One resident filed a police report but got told it's not their concern—Canada Post said go deliver it yourself.
Someone had a ticket to tonight's All the Feelings show at TD Place and posted it free on Reddit—gone in minutes. If you were looking to catch it, you're out of luck.
local pumpkin farmers are dealing with a rough harvest after bad weather hit the region. looking like smaller crops this fall, so if you're hunting the perfect jack-o'-lantern carving pumpkin, better get out soon.
ottawa bad movie nights is screening bloodbath at the house of death — a rare vincent price horror comedy — wednesday, october 7th at 6:30pm at the library's main branch auditorium. free. perfect halloween warm-up.
ByWard Barket was a success — lots of people showed up with their dogs and everyone had a good time. If you missed it, hopefully next year.
27,553 people cast ballots in Ottawa's election — up from 18,876 in 2022. That's almost 46% more voters turning out.
Furnace went on in the early hours of Monday, October 5. Fall's officially here and it's cold.
An NCC trail was pure fall vibes Sunday — cloudy, quiet, with geese honking overhead. If you've been meaning to get outside, today's the day before the weather shifts.
Peak fall colours are hitting Gatineau Park right now. A 5-minute walk from the P8 parking lot gets you to a pond spot with full foliage reflection — perfect for a Sunday hike.
Gee-Gees beat the Ravens 35–32 at the Panda Game in great fall weather. Stand-out performances from Elijah Barnes, Devaughan Blackwood, and Souleymane Camara.
One World Bazaar at 6110 Mitch Owen's Road is getting buzz for its selection and cause. People are calling it a great time if you're in the area.
Book launch Tuesday night: Canada in the Age of Rum with historian Allan Greer at RSC Walter House, 282 Somerset St. W., 5 to 7 p.m. Greer's talking colonial history, then Carleton's Matthew Bellamy joins for Q&A and rum punch.
Second Cup location at the General Hospital has closed permanently. Friend of a poster currently in the hospital confirmed it shut down after closing early Thursday afternoon.
Someone noticed their mail-in ballot envelope says K1J 9Z9 but Elections Ottawa's website lists K1J 7S8. Ballots need to arrive by October 16 — if you spot this on yours, the Elections Office might be worth a call.
Someone on Reddit asked if Ottawa has any indoor tracks — says they're common out west but can't find one here. If you know of one, you've got an answer to give.
Local homeowner got quotes for a 9-foot excavation project and one contractor recommended laying rigid foam insulation both against the foundation AND on the bottom of the soil to trap geothermal heat and stop frost heaving. The owner's asking if this is legit — turns out nobody in the thread knows.
New Ottawa resident wondering why Lansdowne gets so much city investment when it feels like an overpriced outdoor plaza with chain restaurants. The original development deal was signed back in 2012 and it's still not financially self-sustaining. The flea market draws tourist vibes more than real bargains, and you can't even get there by O-Train.
If you're a dual US-Canadian citizen or eligible US voter in the Ottawa area, ballots have started going out. You need to request one every calendar year to vote. Register or update through voteabroad.org/RedditVote26 and follow the instructions carefully.
Mark Sutcliffe's Mayoral Plan includes the 'Local Roads Strategy,' 'Fix Ottawa's 50 Worst Intersections,' and 'Half a Billion for Improving and Restoring our Roads' sections twice each. Guess roads really are a thing.
A homeowner near the east end is dealing with constant rats despite traps and garbage control, reached out to their councillor and the city, and is asking if anyone else has had any luck getting action. Sounds like a citywide thing.
