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Gio Petti's documentary "The Train to Nowhere" packed Bytowne Cinema yesterday with about 250 people, including two mayoral candidates, for a look at the Trillium Line (the 2002 original O-Train, now part of Line 2). Panel discussion after featured Petti, co-author, Michael Kostiuk, Alex Cullen, Alex Munter and David Jeanes.
Ottawa and Eastern Ontario are hosting 12 job fairs this week, from hiring events in Ottawa, Cornwall, Gananoque, and Smiths Falls to specialized sessions with the OPP and Ottawa Senators part-time hiring. Mix of full-time and seasonal roles — check direct links for details.
Limp Bizkit brought the 90s energy to Bluesfest Saturday. If you caught it, you know the energy in the crowd was intense.
Air quality warning in effect for Ottawa and Gatineau. Check Environment Canada's website for current readings and guidance if you have respiratory sensitivities.
Five or six fire trucks were at Bronson and Laurier around 2:30am Sunday. Details sparse on what happened, but the response was heavy.
New city data shows the July 1 storm was hyper-localized: Britannia in the west got 167 mm of rain while northeast areas like Trim Road got just 15 mm. The highest totals hit central and western Ottawa including Britannia, Colonnade, Nepean, and Mooney's Bay.
Heavy smoke in Nepean on Saturday had residents wondering if a fire was nearby. Reported fires have been noted in Orléans, but air quality in the area is worth monitoring.
Someone left a free Popeyes meal at 690 Bank St — if you're hungry and in the area, it's up for grabs.
Tenants dealing with flood damage have options. The landlord's job is making the house safe; the tenant pays for temporary accommodation and damaged belongings — that may be covered by renters insurance. Check out MPP Chandra Pasma's tenant flood guide for details.
The Canada Day storm hit like a 1-in-200-year weather event, with some parts of the city getting 167 mm of rain. Highest amounts were in Britannia, Colonnade, and west-central areas.
O-Train stalled in a tunnel Friday night during Bluesfest. People stuck waiting for service to resume — not the vibe when you're trying to get to a show.
MapleCures opened on Brian Coburn Blvd near the Sobeys on 10th Line and is accepting new patients. First family doctor in two years for some people in the area.
Petite person sending it in the front-row mosh at Bluesfest Friday night — the crowd was nothing but supportive and safe. That's the energy.
The number 6 bus heading south is packed so tight the driver didn't even open the front door yesterday — just the back to let someone off. Next bus wasn't for 20 minutes. OC Transpo's capacity is getting brutal.
Ottawa just dropped an official 200th birthday song. It's a thing now. Worth a listen if you want to hear the capital celebrate itself.
City of Ottawa increased the daily maximum rate at ByWard Market parking garage. Check your wallet if you're parking downtown.
Air quality is pretty bad right now across the city — multiple Quebec wildfires north of us are pushing smoke our way. Keep windows closed if you're sensitive.
Library children's sections took the hardest hit from flooding — damaged collections and water damage across multiple branches. Staff working on cleanup and restoration.
O-Train westbound platform between Lyon and Tunney's is down, so good timing with Bluesfest drawing crowds downtown. Transit reliability continues to be the city's favourite topic.
Bluesfest kicked off Thursday night at LeBreton Flats with country star Cody Johnson, and surprise fireworks lit up downtown — apparently the unused Canada Day pyrotechnics finally got their moment. Pet owners near the flats were definitely not expecting the late-night bangs.
