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Someone on Reddit is looking for a jam they stumbled into a decade ago in Barrhaven. Four guitars, drums in the living room, host with a huge binder chart book calling tunes—they're back in town now and want to find those musicians again.

Weekly board game night downtown every Thursday at 6 PM at Level One Game Pub on Waller Street. It's easygoing, welcoming, and a solid way to meet new friends. Costs $9 with a food/drink purchase or $12 without. Ask for the Reddit group when you arrive.

the pathway behind parliament hill just reopened after four years. great spot for walking or biking along the river now.

First-time organizer setting up a Nintendo 3DS and DS community hangout Saturday, August 22 at 1pm at Major's Hill Park. If it rains, rescheduled for August 29 at the same time. Come mingle with other 3DS and DS fans.

Centre 454 will relocate after January 2027 as part of long-term planning by Belong Ottawa and the City. Recent closures of nearby consumption and treatment service sites have increased pressure on Ottawa's health and social services — Belong Ottawa asked for an extended transition timeline to protect continuity and safety.

Hand-crafting night at Old Town Hall (61 Main Street) is live tonight 6–9pm — bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or fibre projects and stitch with other locals. Sewing machines welcome; plugs and pressing station on-site. Register ahead to help the hosts know headcount.

Community fix at Rideau and Charlotte: no benches, so someone dragged a chair out there for people waiting for the bus. Solid Ottawa move.

Turns out Turning Point wasn't actually shutting down — the restaurant clarified on Instagram after some confusion earlier.

Every July someone's hunting for those super sweet Greek or Italian green figs that show up for a couple weeks. So far no luck at Farmboy or Nicastro's — anyone know where to find them, or got a case to sell?

The transit chair says recent flooding will push back the west LRT extension timeline. Heavy rain from earlier this month damaged infrastructure in the project zone.

Queen Elizabeth Parkway reopened early to traffic from downtown past the Footbridge near Lansdowne, surprising people trying to enjoy a walk at 3pm on Sunday. Anyone know why it came back so soon?

Indoor cat escaped Monday night around 9 p.m. near Spencer and Gilchrist in Wellington West. She's likely hiding or skittish. Any leads welcome.

Found an injured bird on an evening walk. Wild Bird Care Centre is closed, but they may accept drop-offs in their lobby. Anyone know if that's still an option?

Bluesfest closer featured a drone show last night. Some viewers caught the display from as far as Bayview Station.

Knife attack reported outside the Salvation Army near Cumberland and George last night. Eight cop cars, an ambulance, and a fire truck on the scene.

Moving soon and need free boxes? Reddit thread getting solid suggestions on which downtown businesses keep boxes around and which are happy to give them away. Buy Nothing groups are solid too.

Found an orange cat in Chinatown near the Kelly Funeral Home — they followed someone home and seem way too friendly to be a stray. If it's yours or you know whose it is, hit them up.

Food Not Bombs is back at Dundonald on Sunday, July 26 between noon and 2pm. Free plate to eat, free naloxone with training from Ottawa Harm Reduction, free masks from Mask Bloc Ottawa. Come build community.

Someone met a kind Ottawa local at the airport around 4 a.m. on July 19 while waiting in line — he was flying to Vancouver — and never got his name. If that's you, check Reddit.

There was an out-of-control brush fire next to the Lett Ave bike path that's causing smoke damage to nearby homes. If you got photos, someone's friend needs them for an insurance claim.