Reddit pulse / page 42
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Teacher mapped out Ottawa's run clubs last summer and shared the list — OCRC at Beyond The Pale, DCRC at Dominion City, The 25th Hour at Lansdowne. Good mix of distances and vibes.
Sandy Hill community garden just shut down out of nowhere. People on Reddit are asking what went down.
Severe house fire in Crystal Beach Saturday morning—firetrucks on scene. Check the thread for updates if you're nearby.
Ottawa's windiest May 29 on record—max gusts reached 71 km/h, blowing past anything since weather records started in 1955.
Chinese and Asian night markets are still open despite the crazy gusts—folks are saying it's a bit blustery but worth the trip if you're nearby.
student from singapore collecting postcards and wants ottawa ones — postcards, greeting cards, keychains, local snacks, anything works. dm if you want to help out. 🇸🇬🤝🇨🇦
anyone know which record shops in ottawa are carrying the new boards of canada album? site doesn't list canada retailers but a store in halifax has it.
someone's offering free cleaning help for anyone who needs it — you pick the space, they bring supplies. totally voluntary, no pressure. dm if you're interested.
it's a little windy in sandy hill rn
June is bike month — good time to dust off your ride and hit the city.
People are frustrated with the limited operating hours for the city's scooter service. Someone's already asking if the night mayor's paying attention.
The supervised consumption site in West Centretown is shutting down, and two more sites in Lowertown are closing in a couple of weeks. Reddit's discussing what happens when these places disappear.
someone asking how to paddle through the rideau canal locks in a kayak — payment process, what to do at the lock, how to get permission. not explained well on the parks canada site apparently.
casual cyclists asking about the champlain bridge route to bate island this weekend — want to know if there's actual bike lane separation from cars. some older posts say it gets packed with aggressive riders. 2026 status unclear.
ByWard Market Ocean Celebration Sunday 10-4pm, Chinatown night market all weekend, and Alta Vista Jazz Night Market at Billings Estate. plus a Powwow Workout at the NAC Monday.
puzzle swap happening at centrepointe library saturday june 13, 10:30 to 11:30am in room 1b. bring your completed puzzles to trade with other people into puzzles.
Alto is flying drones over Ottawa and eastern Ontario to study a potential high-speed rail corridor. infrastructure planning is ramping up.
hundreds of parking tickets have been issued to drivers in the ByWard Market parking garage this spring. sounds like enforcement has gotten stricter.
Prince of Wales, Hunt Club, and Riverside—the city's worst intersections for safety haven't changed much in 30 years. Congestion keeps getting worse. Mayoral candidates are being called out to actually address what locals know is broken.
Walk-up hazardous waste drop-off Saturday June 6 at 234-250 Slater Street from 9am to 1pm. They're taking household cleaners, paints, solvents, small propane tanks, batteries. No vehicles allowed in the lot.
