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Gatineau is introducing new measures to stop Ontario residents from bringing empty bottles and cans into Quebec for the deposit refund. Cross-border container runs are officially getting complicated.
Stephen Blais is promoting MPP events with AI-generated artwork despite having an annual budget for staff and events. His position: he'd only hire human creators if they worked for free.
Someone's been cycling the Orléans stretch of the river pathway and going back the next night — the green space and summer vibes are that good. Locals asking what their favourite paths are.
Single renters on decent incomes are hitting a wall — a one-bedroom apartment starts at $1,500 before utilities, which eats half your paycheck if you're making $60k. People with good credit are still locked out of living alone.
OC Transpo is cutting service on Line 1 east of Tremblay stations after 8 p.m. tonight for repairs to the overhead catenary system. Earlier today there were already problems on that section.
A driver plowed into the Scotiabank branch in Riverside South, leaving a giant mess. Everyone seemed okay but shocked. No other details yet.
Two kayakers had to be rescued from the Ottawa River on Wednesday afternoon after they got into trouble about a kilometre offshore. Fire crews got the call around 2:30 p.m. — neither was wearing a personal flotation device.
That brutal storm Wednesday night hit hard across Ottawa. Central Park pond got hammered — lots of damage reports coming in from residents.
O-Train Line 1 stuck a train at Cyrville this morning after overhead wiring damage. R1 buses filling in until Friday. The commute nightmare continues.
People across Nepean saw wild green-blue flashes during Wednesday's storm — possibly transformer explosions. If you got video, meteorology folks want it for their severe weather research.
The Perseids were visible through Wednesday and peaked overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Did you get out to see them or spot any photos from around the city?
Nepean's been on the losing end of major weather events for years: Craig Henry tornado knocked out power in 2018, the derecho decimated Merivale in 2022, Canada Day floods hit in 2026. Plus Moodie station's damaged. People are wondering why the suburb keeps bearing the brunt when Orleans, Kanata, downtown and the south end dodge the worst.
Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday the sky over Ottawa lit up in flashes above the clouds without any audible thunder. Turned out it was another thunderstorm rolling through, complete with power outages in parts of the city.
Power went down around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday across multiple Ottawa neighbourhoods during intense thunderstorm weather. Centrepointe residents saw whole streets go dark while apartments at Baseline and Centrepointe still had lights. Check Hydro Ottawa's outage map for real-time updates.
Severe thunderstorm rolling through tonight — high winds, heavy rain, possible hail. Keep an eye on the radar if you're heading out.
Eggplant at $1.99/lb and cabbage at 99¢/lb at Adonis for August 13–19. Prices are way down if you've been watching these items climb.
Construction kicks off August 17 on the north side walk from Westcliffe Road to Fitzgerald Road. Expect delays if you're using that route.
partial solar eclipse happening right now in Ottawa. eclipse glasses only — do not look at the sun directly. same rule applies to cameras: cover the lens with the special filter. locals posting shots from all over the city.
CHEO seeing a spike in e-scooter injuries as police ramp up enforcement. if you're riding, helmet and full protective gear are not optional anymore — the hospital and cops are both paying attention.
the Perseid meteor shower is happening now but peaks tonight (Wednesday) and Thursday. best viewing after 10 p.m. in dark spots outside the city — Gatineau Park is within an hour if it clears up.
