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West-end neighbourhoods including Leslie Park and Craig Henry lost power Monday evening. Ottawa Hydro said expected restoration was around 5pm.

A Montreal transplant noticed cars parked in handicapped spots across Ottawa and Barrhaven with no visible permit or placard — happening way more than back home. Sparked a thread about whether enforcement is an issue.

Someone's mother-in-law got her rabbits killed and her cat attacked by three unleashed neighbour cats in Orleans — family denied it was their cats even after being shown camera footage of one attacking the dog.

Parents are looking for youth-focused vendor markets where their 9 and 10-year-old daughters can learn the ropes of selling their own products — less overwhelming than the regular markets while they figure out sourcing, packaging, and pricing.

someone's asking if there are rec centres in the city with saunas that won't drain your wallet — figured there might be solid community options out there.

Stay inside if you can Tuesday. Hydrate and stay safe—humidity's hitting hard.

Anyone know of active creative writing groups or workshops running in Ottawa right now? There's a thread going if you've got suggestions.

Someone asked if any famous people live in Ottawa and the answer is yes — Smudge, the legendary white cat from all the memes, hangs out in Kanata.

The capital city can't get an official watch party organized for Canada's World Cup games — shameful for a city that hosts the nation.

Someone's partner's VW got hit and abandoned on Haig Drive early morning around 3 AM. The other car is a grey or white Hyundai with significant front passenger damage. Police have the debris. If you saw anything, reach out.

The 51 is taking a detour to Britannia instead of Dovercourt lately. Transit app warned but didn't show alternate routes. Anyone else stuck?

Taking the O-Train Line 2 from South Keys to Limebank and back is a full decompression—rural and beautiful in a way most people overlook. Climate-controlled nature therapy.

With the municipal election a few months away, folks on r/ottawa are asking: what problems need fixing most? What's worth investing in? What unique Ottawa qualities should we lean into? And do any candidates actually match your vision?

Heads up if you've been sneaking your well-behaved pup into the NAC's Equator café for an AC break on hot days — they've changed the dog policy and security isn't being friendly about it. If you relied on this, time to find another dog-friendly spot within 10 minutes of Centretown.

Saw Chicago last night at Hard Rock Ottawa for the first time. Disappointing that most seating is just folding chairs on a ballroom floor with no row elevation, so you're stuck staring around the giant head in front of you. Probably won't be going back.

A resident living between Lansdowne and the RA Centre said they've felt joy watching folks head to Riverside for Escapade this year. People's outfits were hilarious and thoughtful, everyone was respectful, and attendees even stopped to help a friend who couldn't ride an e-scooter anymore.

Weekly Reddit chess meetup is happening Monday, June 29 at 8pm at the ClockTower Beechwood (422 MacKay St). All skill levels welcome, no cover charge. Typically draws around 10 people.

A French-language poster downtown has a mistake and locals are noticing. Whole thread going about it on Reddit — the kind of small city thing that spreads fast.

There's a new NCC dock behind Parliament where you can swim now. No lifeguard, 4 metres deep, lane for laps, and daily water testing like Dow's Lake. There's a snack spot too — overpriced but convenient. Duck tried to figure out what was happening.

Thomas Burrowes, a key figure in early Bytown and the Rideau Canal, gained immortality through his paintbrush. The latest in the Ottawa 200 series explores how an avocation became legacy.