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Dashcam footage of Sunday's VIA Rail crash at Fallowfield is circulating on Instagram. Nothing graphic but it confirms the barrier didn't malfunction — it's what actually went down.

Bank and Riverside are mostly back to normal now if you've been avoiding the intersection. Bank still runs one lane each way, but all turns from Riverside onto Bank are restored and Billings Bridge exits and entrances are back — speed bumps still in the parking lot though.

Ottawa author El-Mohtar just took home the Hugo for best novella at this year's awards. The story's a charming dark fairytale about two sisters living near an enchanted wood — her follow-up to the award-winning "This Is How You Lose The Time War."

They're hard to escape after 5 p.m. even without bug spray. The rain in July and August packed their population, and they're quieter and smaller than usual — you don't hear them buzzing until they're already biting.

Something nasty is in the air around riverside/main and Elgin/417 — people texting about a sour smell on the breeze. Manure spreading or river drainage, maybe?

Line 1 was down Monday morning with R1 bus replacement service between Rideau and Hurdman. Wait times between trains hit 20 minutes at one point.

Construction moving forward on the Alexandra Bridge work — a $79 million contract was just awarded for the replacement project.

International Overdose Awareness Day is being marked in Ottawa. The community event raises awareness and honours those affected by substance use.

Pour Boy is running free comedy shows every Thursday night. First one's coming up soon if you're looking for a laugh without the cover charge.

The Soca Kitchen is shutting down. The restaurant has been a fixture in the city's Caribbean dining scene and will be missed by the community.

The O-Train is down again on Monday with no estimated time to repair and no clear signage. Service disruptions keep hitting commuters heading into the municipal election campaign.

Someone lost their muffler on westbound 417 near the Carling off-ramp Monday morning. A driver hit it at highway speed, taking out a wheel, tire, and blinker, plus triggering ABS and airbag warning lights. If you saw a car lose a muffler around 6 a.m., reach out.

Ottawa Bad Movie Nights is screening Space Monster Wangmagwi Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ottawa Public Library's main branch auditorium on Metcalfe. It's free, and there's an RSVP link if you want to secure a spot.

A reader put out three bins for pickup last week and came home to find theirs still sitting there while everyone else on the street got picked up. No yellow tag, no note, nothing. Anyone else had garbage skipped without warning?

Eastbound trains stalled at Parliament station for almost half an hour Monday afternoon. OC Transpo said they were single-tracking between Uottawa and Hurdman, but riders reported trains not moving at all. If you're headed that way, expect delays.

if you're up early, the fog is thick right now — eerie but cool. bring the dogs out if you've got them.

researchers have a measure that could help ease the pain of Ottawa's next major storm event. details at r/ottawa.

The city's running a hazardous waste disposal day at Tunney's Pasture Sunday. If you've got old paint, batteries, electronics, or other household hazmat to get rid of, this is the window to do it. Check the city's website for the exact hours and what they're accepting.

Someone broke into a home in Westboro early Saturday morning while the occupants were sleeping. The thief took a bike, a purse, three hard drives with photos, bags, sunglasses, and car keys. Police have video of two men using a stolen credit card at the Parkdale and Wellington gas station at 3 a.m. If you spot any of these items for sale online or in person, let the residents know.

OC Transpo's fall schedule started today with new express routes and more frequent O-Train service. If you're commuting next week, check the updated schedules.