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People who've grown up going to Rideau are flagging serious problems: dirty floors, unfixed ceiling leaks for months, grimy bathrooms, and the food court trash area constantly overflowing. The Simon's cafe and rooftop garden are also gone. Mall maintenance has noticeably deteriorated.

A train just made the first-ever trip from Tunney's Pasture all the way to Algonquin Station on the Stage 2 West extension. LRV1117 will now begin system testing and verification along the alignment. Major milestone for the project.

A new business called Heaven in a Box is moving into the Somerset and Bay space where Dessert First used to be. Locals are wondering what it actually is — details still unclear.

Someone left hate speech in chalk at Duhamel gate targeting families using SFA school facilities. Local's asking for help washing it off tonight if anyone's heading out there.

Mayoral hopefuls are squaring off on how to actually fix Ottawa's transit mess. Some want the ring road; others don't. Still waiting for the concrete plans.

People with backflow valves on their sewers learned the hard way during the July 1 flood: even well-maintained newer models didn't seal when pressure and debris hit. The city's rebate program won't cover replacing your valve — just maintenance.

Tickets to Their Master's Voice starring John Malkovich at the NAC in October just got cancelled. No details on why yet, but if you had tickets you'll want to check for refunds.

O-Train East is testing through Orléans now. Trains are actually moving on the track — not just sitting there. Getting closer to launch.

Juice Dudez nightmare is blowing up on Reddit. Sounds like a music track or some kind of viral moment—people are posting about it everywhere.

Smoke from wildfires travelled farther than expected — if your window's open and the air smells like it's on fire, that's probably why.

Person found pigeons nesting under a patio chair on their balcony and thought the smell was from trees or the sewer. Surprise home invasion.

Job fairs across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario this week span military recruiting (Women in the CAF webinars, RCMP fitness workshops) and retail hiring in Cornwall and Prescott. Check direct event links for times and locations.

Looking for Île d'Orléans strawberries in Ottawa? Someone's hunting for a full tray rather than pints — the Quebec strawberry season staple is worth the hunt if you know where to find bulk.

PolyCommOttawa is hosting a free summer social Sunday, August 9 at Britannia Beach. Open to polyamorous and poly-curious adults — community building focused, not speed dating. Snacks and good vibes.

The Stitch, Hook, & Knit Social is back Tuesday night at Old Town Hall. Bring your fibre projects, sewing machines welcome — plugs and a pressing station available. 6–9 p.m., 61 Main Street. Registration helps them set up the right amount of space.

Cheese sold in the Outaouais has been recalled over possible staph contamination. Check your fridge if you've bought cheese from local producers—details on which products are affected are available through Health Canada.

A huge snapping turtle was spotted on the NCC bike path near the Rideau Street and Montreal Road bridge yesterday. Someone saw it try to snap at a passerby—keep your distance and watch for it if you're cycling that route.

With 36.1 mm of rain yesterday, Sunday, Aug. 2 became Ottawa's wettest August 2nd since records began in 1872. The downpour was part of the storms that have been hitting the region.

Looking for a wider selection of Douglas stuffed animals in the city? Someone's hunting for retailers beyond Kanata spots — if you know a place with good stock, they're asking.

Mass outage around Rideau and surrounding streets in lowertown, including areas of Strathcona Park, according to Hydro Ottawa's outage map.