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Monarch caterpillars are back — spotted in the West End snacking on milkweed. If you want to help bring them back, grab some swamp or butterfly milkweed from a nursery and plant it in your garden. They're making their way through Ottawa on their stunning migratory journey.
Transit officials say the O-Train west extension might launch in sections instead of all at once, after Canada Day flooding caused significant damage to the line. Details on timing and which stations open first are still being worked out.
Free Repair Café is back this Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Ave). Bring your broken electronics, household goods, jewelry, and textiles — volunteers will help you fix them for free. Drop-in, no registration needed.
A bright green Vitilan e-bike was stolen from outside the Elmdale in Hintonburg around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The lock was cut and the battery wasn't in it. If you spot it, a police report has already been filed.
City of Ottawa is sitting on millions in unpaid photo radar fines — drivers have racked up tickets but haven't paid them. The backlog's gotten so big it's become a real money problem for the city.
Killswitch Engage and Machine Head are playing the Canadian Tire Centre on August 5. Heavy metal lineup, massive crowd expected.
Jolly Bubble indoor playground is open in Barrhaven if you're looking for somewhere to take the kids this week.
Public archaeology digs are back in the capital region this month. The National Capital Commission is hosting them — get your hands dirty uncovering local history.
New Greek coffee shop Filo opened on Kent a few weeks back where Angry Dragons used to be. Coffee's genuinely good and they're getting solid reviews for their food too.
A teenager was injured in a shooting in east Ottawa early this morning. Police are investigating. Details are still coming in.
Adonis and Farm Boy have their weekly grocery sales live for August 6–12. Salmon's $9.99/lb at both, and produce deals are solid — romaine hearts 99¢ each at Adonis, cabbage at 69¢/lb at Farm Boy. Check the full flyer for the rest.
Comic Con's coming up this weekend and the city's buzzing about it. Games, comics, the usual chaos. Worth the crowds if you're into it.
Ottawa fire crews just freed a kingfisher caught in fishing line tangled in a tree. The bird's fine now. A pretty solid Tuesday for emergency response.
Ottawa cyclists pulled off a roadside rescue at the Ironman event when a competitor's bike seat broke. They rigged up a quick fix to get them back in the race. That's the kind of community energy.
Grands Feux is charging for access to the live track now—used to be free. Someone on Reddit asking if it's worth the buy and if the sync is solid. The fireworks are still free to watch from the shore.
A pair of Cooper's hawks hanging around Notre Dame Cemetery right now. The Merlin App confirmed the ID—worth a detour if you're into birds.
Ottawa police are seeking a suspect after a custom-made bike was stolen from an elderly man with Parkinson's disease. The custom tricycle was reported stolen in what residents are flagging as another item theft in the city.
People who've grown up going to Rideau are flagging serious problems: dirty floors, unfixed ceiling leaks for months, grimy bathrooms, and the food court trash area constantly overflowing. The Simon's cafe and rooftop garden are also gone. Mall maintenance has noticeably deteriorated.
A train just made the first-ever trip from Tunney's Pasture all the way to Algonquin Station on the Stage 2 West extension. LRV1117 will now begin system testing and verification along the alignment. Major milestone for the project.
A new business called Heaven in a Box is moving into the Somerset and Bay space where Dessert First used to be. Locals are wondering what it actually is — details still unclear.
