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People working in Ottawa tourism are saying June is unexpectedly quiet — usually peak season. Ten-year industry folks are noticing the drop, wondering if it's new competition or just a slower year overall.

Someone's porch just became prime real estate. A robin family built three nests side by side and at least two pairs are sitting on eggs. The homeowner's wondering if there's a head robin running a rental operation.

Someone just started a movie meetup group that meets in theatres around downtown and the O-Train lines. Ages range from 20s to 70s, all genres welcome, and sometimes they grab drinks after to talk about the film. DM for the WhatsApp link if you're interested.

An early 2000s episode of Mighty Machines featuring OC Transpo is making the rounds — Route 95, original Hurdman, Blair, St. Laurent stations all there. The theme song absolutely slaps.

Snider Plaza on Bank Street is opening June 13 — the Centretown BIA's transforming the space into a year-round urban park and arts hub with rotating local art for sale, weather-resistant plants, light projections, and a shipping-container canteen.

Uber fares are running double normal rates across the city. Check before you book.

People trying to catch "Backrooms" at the theatre are getting wrecked by huge groups being loud, yelling, throwing stuff, recording on phones. Multiple locations same problem. Some folks are just leaving and asking for refunds.

Doors Open is this Saturday and Sunday — your chance to peek inside buildings you've walked past for years. Centretown's got a bunch of spots open: churches, museums, schools, embassies, government buildings, greenhouses, labs, a water purification plant, a sailing club. Full list is on Centretown Buzz.

A new walk-in clinic is opening Monday. No appointment needed — details in the link.

Someone found an iPhone at Major's Hill Park and is trying to return it. DM them your lock screen to claim it.

Youth 11-18 get free OC Transpo this summer. Good news after last year's youth pass got discontinued.

Remastered and resurrected: the legendary Ottawa-made film Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter hits the Mayfair June 5, 6, 10, and 11 for its 25th anniversary. Advance tickets are live.

Five lane reductions and road closures hit Ottawa streets this weekend. Check the full list before you drive—better to know now than get stuck.

Two tickets for tonight's Naturne Nocturne just opened up. Theme is Colour Collective—pride season starts now. Tickets come as email attachment; first come, first served.

A mayoral challenger has filed a complaint over what's being called a "cozy relationship" between the mayor's office and a local firm, citing emails obtained between the two. The complaint is becoming election fodder.

Westboro Shoe Rebuilders is gone and locals are searching for a replacement. Where's the next spot to get bags and shoes fixed in the city?

Mosquito season's officially here and they're showing up earlier than usual this year. The Citizen dropped a survival guide with tips on keeping them away.

Ottawa's getting a new elementary school named after Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister. Details are still emerging on the location and opening timeline.

anyone seeing aurora out there? someone's planning a drive out to somewhere dark but the city's too bright. worth checking reports before you head out if you're thinking the same.

someone's asking about buildings on st. patrick near dalhousie — those houses look totally abandoned and falling apart. no word on city plans yet but folks are curious what's happening there.