Reddit pulse / page 30
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Reddit thread raising why nobody at OC Transpo management has faced consequences for audited negligence in route planning and maintenance. Route issues ignored for years, staff complacency blamed more than council.
Ottawa just hit 30 consecutive days with temps ≥17°C. That's the longest run before June 24 since 1995. Weather's been incredible.
Flyer Force is closing across Canada, which means the Orleans Star is switching how it gets delivered. No more unwanted door-to-door papers — you'll have to ask for it now.
The Black Bears are heading out of the CTC. Ticket holders just got the news. Could be a sign of bigger team changes coming.
A thread on r/ottawa is calling out police for misusing databases to look up people for dating. Yikes.
Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says there's "a good case" for a ring road around Ottawa. The province is now looking at feasibility.
Ottawa Humane Society and Cornerstone Housing have posted Amazon wish lists so you can donate supplies directly. Links in the Reddit thread if you want to help.
Someone bought up the entire block at 211–231 Bank Street (between Nepean and Lisgar), evicted all the tenants and businesses, and left it boarded up. Now the whole thing's for sale as-is with no future plans in sight.
Ottawa Public Health is offering free rabies vaccines for dogs and cats at the Caldwell Family Centre in Nepean this Saturday, June 26. No vet fees.
iPhone's built-in weather app is showing wild rain forecasts that don't match the hourly breakdown — people asking for recommendations on better Ottawa weather apps that actually work.
Ottawa Backyard Baseball is back. About 50 people are on the Bench app now, with 10 to 20 showing up each Thursday at 6pm at Linton Park. No charge for now — five bucks once they move to a proper lit field later in the season.
Someone picked up a used bike with a broken front brake and is worried about other damage. Re-Cycles has workstations and parts but no help — looking for affordable pro guidance before tackling repairs solo.
A visitor got a ticket with an incorrect plate number even though they paid via PayByPhone with the right one. Stuck on hold for 90 minutes trying to reach someone about it.
Someone's hunting for bars with outdoor TVs to catch Canada vs. Switzerland on Wednesday. Sir John A's came up first — anyone else got a spot with screens outside?
City 311 line wait times are now stretching to 29 minutes mid-morning. If you need to reach the city, plan accordingly—it's not a quick call anymore.
New video from Rail Fans Canada shows the latest construction updates on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension, stretching from Tunney's Pasture to Algonquin in Nepean and toward Moodie and Kanata. Getting closer.
The Salvation Army is reassessing the Centre of Hope shelter project at 333 Montreal Road in Vanier. Construction costs and market conditions have shifted since site approvals were secured years ago, so the 99-bed shelter won't proceed as originally planned.
10 branches of the Ottawa Public Library are now open Sundays from 10am–5pm this summer. Main, Nepean, Orleans, Cumberland, Hazeldean, Stittsville, Greenboro, Ruth E Dickinson, Beaverbrook, and North Gloucester — finally.
Swiss embassy is hosting a public watch party this Wednesday at the Vanier Hub. If you've been begging for a place to catch the World Cup with a crowd, here's your spot.
Pints and Pawns is happening tonight at 8 p.m. at the ClockTower on Beechwood (422 MacKay St). All skill levels welcome, no cover charge. About 10 people show up most weeks — parking nearby or at the Metro lot.
