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Hogsback bridge is closed southbound, forcing traffic onto the Queen Elizabeth Parkway. Commuters from Orleans are looking at an extra 20 minutes.

A vehicle flipped on Scott Street this afternoon. Hope everyone involved is okay — if you saw it and have info, people are asking on Reddit.

People in Barrhaven (Half Moon Bay area) reported waking up around 1:24 AM to a strange burning smell outside. No word yet on where it's coming from — if you caught it too, the city might have details soon.

If you live between Centretown and the Glebe, construction noise at 2 AM is keeping people up. Someone posted about being unable to sleep — if it's happening in your building or street, check with the city on permits or noise bylaws.

Someone just discovered Uncle Carmines in Crystal Beach and the Reuben is legitimately excellent—fresh focaccia, perfectly balanced. It's $18 for a sandwich, but worth it. Go before it disappears.

Local just mapped a wild road trip hitting all four Costcos in the region with four dogs in tow, covering 46 kilometres. Absolutely unhinged energy and we're here for it.

The recently renovated Landmark restaurants in Orleans and Kanata are both the same place, but run completely different models. Orleans is kiosk-order-and-wait-for-your-number. Kanata's more like a store. Weird flex.

RCAF Polaris is doing some touch-and-gos over Ottawa just now. If you heard loud jets this afternoon, that's the answer.

Free event on affordability and financial wellbeing Thursday, June 6, 1–3 p.m. at Ceylonta restaurant. Optional $15 lunch (organizers cover part to keep it cheap). Sign up on EventBrite.

Sparks Street's got some genuinely interesting indie businesses like Retro-Rides and Escape Bicycle Tours bringing life back, but word is tenants are facing big rent hikes as federal properties hit market rates. That could change things real quick.

Ottawa signed an NDA to access detailed mapping and route planning for the Alto high-speed rail project, though Prescott-Russell won't grant land access for the study yet. Planning staff say integrating the rail system with city land use and transportation networks is a high priority.

Someone found a box of backpacks in the middle of Fallowfield — looks like it fell out of a truck. The box just says 'High School Donation' on it. If that's yours, check r/ottawa.

Baby season means the rescues are overwhelmed. Someone found a 7-week-old raccoon by their garage and both Holly's Haven and Rideau wildlife sanctuary stepped up. Holly's taken the little one in—she's gonna be fine. If you've got a dollar or two, consider donating to the wildlife rescues, bird centres, and cat/dog rescues. They're the ones keeping abandoned animals alive in a city that's not always kind to them.

Ottawa Tool Library's hosting their annual electronics and battery recycling event this Saturday. Bring your old gear, get a tour, check out refurbished vintage tools. Last year they diverted over 14,800 pounds from landfills.

Ottawa's letting you BYOB to nine parks now—starting Monday. Bring your own and picnic legally. Makes summer way easier.

Left your purse at Sharple Waffle on York? They'll find it and hold it. Someone forgot theirs after grabbing bingsu, called the next day, and the spot had it waiting. Real ones still exist.

Pints and Pawns runs tonight at 8pm on MacKay Street — weekly Reddit chess night, all skill levels welcome, no cover. Been going since February 2022.

KD teamed up with BeaverTails for a summer menu item. Yes, you read that right — Kraft Dinner on a pastry.

Ottawa EMS appears to have gone encrypted — radio enthusiasts can't pick up the frequency on broadcastify or their scanners anymore. If confirmed, it's probably a privacy call given PIPEDA rules.

Parking at National Defence is hitting 7km queues right now. If you're commuting there, plan extra time or find another route — the lot's backed up.