Reddit pulse / page 33
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
OC Transpo is running deep in the red with ridership still down a third from before COVID. The transit system's money problems are showing no signs of easing.
Candidates are running for all OCDSB trustee zones even with the province overseeing the board. Trustee election is happening alongside everything else this fall.
Ottawa Network for Education is launching 15 fresh breakfast programs this fall, feeding 1,300 more students. Programs roll out when school opens in September.
Someone ordered a Canadian flag to fly over Parliament Hill 13 years ago, got it last week, and there's now a 100-year backlog behind them. Their flag's new home: a farm in Almonte.
Reddit users spotted what looks like Party City manipulating weather conditions for their own branding purposes. Wild move if true.
A sign just appeared at Chapman Mills Conservation Area saying swimming is prohibited — but it wasn't posted at the parking lot entrance, only found buried at the bottom of their website. Locals who've been swimming there regularly had no idea.
Free pickup soccer game this Saturday afternoon, all skill levels welcome. Check SportBuns app for details and latest updates on location and time.
The 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument officially opened Friday but remains completely fenced off — the ceremony happened but the site still isn't open to the public. Visitors made the trip downtown only to find they couldn't access it.
The Ottawa Redblacks fired head coach Shawn Burke with the team winless through 10 games to start the season.
UOttawa Human Kinetics researchers need participants 65+ to walk on a treadmill while they record body motion and muscle activity to see how arms and legs work together for stability. No neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. Email ejafa099@uottawa.ca if interested.
A small downtown park honouring former Councillor Diane Holmes has its official opening Monday, Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. Diane will be there.
Two digital passes covering 10 Ottawa museums (Bytown, Aviation, Science, War, Nature, National Gallery, Royal Mint, and others) were offered up, expiring Aug. 24. Already taken.
CAF webinar Monday, Carleton dining services hiring Tuesday, OPP info session Wednesday — plus border services and Marriott sessions. Check career event pages for full details and registration links.
Loud hum or bang reported on Percy Street near Arlington Sunday around 5:30 p.m., followed by power outage across Centretown. Residents checking in on social media. Cause still unclear.
A shuttered hotel in Ottawa is reopening as transitional housing later this season. The conversion's sparking discussion about the city's approach to shelter and unhoused residents.
One of the mayoral candidates is pledging to fly the Palestinian flag at city hall if elected. The commitment's drawn conversation on Reddit about what symbolism Ottawa should display.
Light blue Aventon e-bike went missing from Titans baseball stadium Saturday night. Owner's looking for it — has a white marker tag on the side if you spot it around the city.
Something made a massive noise at Costco Kanata around 7 p.m. Saturday — felt like a semi hit the building. People in the thread say they heard it blocks away but no word yet on what actually went down.
Someone tried Casa Verde for the crispy pork belly platter and the banana frozen margarita, and yeah — staff's friendly, the patacones and guac are solid, and the watermelon cup is actually kind of genius.
An Ottawa landscaper lost a trailer full of $70K in equipment from a jobsite. Posts on Reddit are lighting up with sympathy — and warnings about securing gear on active worksites.
