Reddit pulse / page 15
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The Museum of Nature's iceberg installation had freezing problems last time, so people are wondering if it's back and running before their nephews visit next week. If not, the Science and Tech museum is the backup.
Yangtze restaurant is reopening on Somerset Street in Chinatown, and there's a new health club launching in the same area. The Chu Shing building is becoming a fitness space—neighbourhood's getting some fresh energy.
People walking by the Cliff Cooling Plant are wondering when the new public park space will actually open—it's looked done for a while but the fence is still up. Was supposed to open this spring; we're almost into August with no update. Casino Lac-Leamy fireworks would've been a perfect spot to watch from there.
The iconic Château Montebello went to international hotel operator Westmont Hospitality instead of a group backed by Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer. The sale was announced this week after months of competing bids.
Fireworks are happening across Ottawa over the next few weeks — multiple nights to catch them. Check for specific times and locations if you want to get out and watch the shows.
McGill University uploaded high-res scans of an 1879 atlas mapping Ottawa and Carleton County to the Internet Archive — each image is over 6 MB. Maps show the city, full county area, townships, and specific neighborhoods like Nepean, Gloucester, and Osgoode.
New names are being floated for the Ottawa mayoral race. A possible contender could shift the dynamics of an election where all sitting councillors seeking re-election have already registered.
Capital Pride is reviewing security measures as the 2SLGBTQ+ community processes the recent attack in Berlin. Details on what changes are coming are still being worked out.
Reddit user wondering if the hockey romance series will actually shoot in Ottawa this year — so far only Toronto and Montreal are listed. Season 1 faked Ottawa scenes with GTA footage, so locals hoping to see the canal or Kìwekì Point are probably out of luck again.
The controversial Sandy Hill drop-in centre is moving out after next January but fighting to stay in the neighbourhood. Future location hasn't been announced yet.
Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #225 is on tonight at 8 p.m. at ClockTower Beechwood (422 MacKay St). All skill levels welcome, no cover, no minimum purchase. About 10 people show up each week. Parking nearby or at the Metro lot.
Ottawa nonfiction readers are starting a book club. They're gathering on Discord and will vote on the next read once the group fills up. Link's live if you want to join.
A person spotted a homeless man at Kettlemans Bagel in the Trainyards area—first late Friday, then again Sunday in the heat. Others are hoping someone with resources can reach out and help.
Weather flipped fast in Orleans—someone was stuck inside Walmart when it suddenly came down hard. Summer's throwing curveballs.
Every incumbent running for re-election is now officially on the ballot. Reddit's gearing up to talk about who deserves a second term—ward by ward, councillor by councillor. The real debate about city council is about to happen.
Kanata Theatre is peddling AI slop and people on Reddit are not happy about it. Arts organizations have a responsibility not to be cogcuckers, and this one's disappointing the community.
Latest Uniform Crime Reporting data shows Ottawa's homicides stay well below the national average—we're historically safer from extreme violence. But theft under $5k is surging locally while falling nationally, and police are solving fewer crimes than Ontario or Canada overall. Safety paradox: we're doing okay on serious stuff, struggling on clearance rates.
Ottawa Reddit's debating where to find harissa — specifically the oily condiment kind like chili crisp, not paste. Folks pointing to Middle Eastern shops and online retailers. What's your move?
Sammy Obeid brings his comedy show Overtime to the Bytowne on Monday, July 27. Fans are pumped—his reels have been blowing up on socials.
A local asked why the city doesn't plant more trees on streets and downtown instead of all that empty grass. Lots of people backing the idea—especially with heat waves getting brutal.
