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Someone saw a large animal — likely a coyote — on top of a smaller animal (probably a cat) in their Queensway Terrace South backyard around 5 a.m. today. The smaller animal left after about 15 minutes. Locals in the area between Iris Street and Ryan Drive (near Ikea) should keep pets indoors at night.
Ottawa Titans crushed New Jersey 6-0 and advance to a best-of-five series. Quebec might get eliminated by New York tonight, which means Ottawa could dodge the team that's knocked them out twice before. Titans have home field advantage—next game is Friday.
Wheelchair Basketball World Championships running in Ottawa through September 19th. Games at Carleton ($10) and TD Place ($30), free for Carleton students. Teams from around the world playing right here.
Almonte Fibre Fest is happening tomorrow and someone's trying to figure out the layout. Workshop at the museum, but vendors — are they there too or over at the arena? The community's collectively wondering if it's worth showing up early to browse or just rolling in for class.
The Ottawa Amateur Radio Club's Carp Hamfest is going on right now — 9 a.m. to noon at W. Erskine Johnston Arena on Carp Road. It's the region's biggest ham radio flea market with major retailers, individual sellers, and door prizes. You can also write your Amateur Radio exam on-site.
Someone on Reddit was giving away four free tickets to Cirque du Soleil's Luzia today at 4 p.m. — and they're already claimed. If you missed out, looks like there might be last-minute availability elsewhere.
NCC Bike Night is on tonight — the National Capital Commission's family-friendly bike party. Head to Confederation Park from 6 to 10 p.m. for a casual ride celebrating cycling around the city.
Police warning residents in Kanata about suspects posing as an OPP officer and judge to approach people about roofing work. Don't fall for it.
Tonnes of sirens and a huge smoke plume visible near Rockliffe Airport right now. People are concerned about what's happening.
OPS responding to robbery at the Michael Hill location in the St. Laurent shopping centre.
A helicopter's been circling the Glebe and nearby areas for several hours. People are asking what's going on, but no official word yet.
Tool Library's final garage sale of the year is happening today (Saturday, September 12) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 877A Boyd Avenue. Hand tools, power tools, vintage tools — everything's been tested by their team.
19+ Oktoberfest at Lansdowne Horticulture Building on September 26. Beer from Spark, Broadhead, Brauwerk Hoffman, Kemptville, Big Rig, Beyond the Pale and Flora Hall. Food from Wedel Touch of Europe, Grounded Kitchen BBQ and Nat's Bread Co, plus more coming. Wine, seltzer, cider and non-alcoholic options too.
Family-friendly bike party at Confederation Park tomorrow 6 to 10 p.m. Bring your ride, bring your friends, bring the energy.
Orleans Ribfest Poutinefest is on through Sunday with ribs, mac and poutine — including a "candied bacon bbq bash" from Bash Food Truck. Jack the Ribber's BBQ sauce samples are drawing crowds, and Soda City's mixed sodas hit different. Fairly busy but not overwhelming, plenty of parking including accessible spots. Saturday 11-9, Sunday 11-6.
police-escorted group of cyclists rode down Carling Avenue late this afternoon — anyone know what that was about?
the Mayfair is the only Canadian theatre showing Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments right now — if you're into it, that's the place.
Octopus Books asks residents to research candidates before Ottawa's October election — support local indie bookstores.
Two free tickets to Sun Kil Moon (Mark Kozelek) at the Bronson Music Theatre are up for grabs this evening — first come, first served via email.
Angela Hewitt, Paul Anka, Alanis Morissette, Bruce Cockburn, Eight Seconds—Ottawa's produced some serious talent. Most left to find their audiences around the world.
