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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.

Rail Fans Canada looking for people with a view of the O-Train to host a live YouTube camera. Helps the community-powered O-Train Tracker document fleet availability.

If you use OC Transpo's Presto e-purse, you won't pay more than a day pass in one day or a month's pass in a month. Hit the limit and taps are free.

the City is opening community information hubs today from noon to 7 p.m. for residents dealing with July 1 flood damage. five locations across Ottawa — check Beaverbrook, Ron Kolbus Centre, Centennial, Nepean Sportsplex, and Emerald Plaza for info on cleanup resources and programs.

someone ordered a Chipotle bowl to the wrong location. if you're named Ellen and nearby, there's a free chicken bowl with dairy waiting at Rideau Centre from the 1:40 p.m. order.

A tent fire at a downtown Ottawa dog park sparked an explosion. Butane canisters were involved in the incident.

All British Car Day is at Clarke Fields Park Saturday. Ghana Fest is at Brewer Park Saturday with culture, music, and food. Orleans Unplugged has live local music Friday at 6pm at Orleans Town Courtyard. Night Waves at Calypso water park has live music and rides Friday night ending with a drone show. Disney's Pirate of the Caribbean plays at the NAC Friday night.

Another province-wide protest against Doug Ford is happening Saturday, July 25th at 1 PM at Eagleson Park & Ride in Kanata. Same organizer as the June one.

Weekly grocery sales are live — apples at 99¢/lb at Adonis, bacon $2.99 at Metro, cherries $1.99/lb at FreshCo, and eggs $4.88 for 18-pack at Basics.

Fire crews are on the scene near Bronson and Laurier right now with massive smoke visible across the area. Crews got it under control quickly.

if you've lost a white pet rat, someone spotted one scurrying east on Holland Ave between Tyndall and Wellington this morning. probably domesticated or formerly tame.

smoke showing up near Mer Blue in Orléans. if you live in that area watch out.

there's a big fire burning east of Ottawa. lots of smoke visible from the city tonight.

Costco is stopping propane tank refills, so Ottawans are hunting alternatives. Drummond's on Merivale Road and Stinson's in Orléans are doing per-pound refills instead of flat rates. If you know another spot closer to Gloucester, check Reddit's ottawa.

Level One Game Pub on Waller Street in downtown runs a weekly board game night every Thursday at 6 PM — Reddit crew usually hangs in the back half of the upper level. $9 stay-and-play with a food or drink purchase, $12 without. Mix of party games like Secret Hitler and Just One plus heavier gameplay. Good way to meet people.

Long-time sushi spot sushi88 is shutting down. If you've been meaning to go, time's running out.

A 14-year-old black and tan miniature pinscher named Buddy slipped out of a yard on River Road around 3 p.m. yesterday. He's got poor vision and arthritis — if you spot him, he's microchipped and the OHS is aware.

everyone back in the office 4 days a week now and yesterday and today both felt like Wednesday traffic. wondering what tomorrow's commute is gonna look like.

someone's giving away a bunch of CDs near Algonquin College for free — just heading out and don't have a car, so can't deliver. if you want them, you'd have to pick them up.

looking for a wider selection of 6-strand embroidery floss to match some wool project colours. South Keys Michaels didn't have the shade. anyone know a spot in ottawa worth the drive?