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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.
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights is going live tonight at 6:30 p.m. EST on Kick. Join the stream at kick.com/ottawabadmovienights for real-time reactions to this evening's feature.
OC Transpo is confident the system can handle the autumn return-to-office rush as public servants head back. The transit chief says capacity is there.
The South Keys Metro is converting to Food Basics this fall under the same parent company. Staff were told they'd be transferred, but employees say the company initially promised job security then walked back the commitment.
Heavy police presence on Blair Road near Highway and the Scotiabank theatre last night. Ambulances too. Anyone know what happened?
The widening on Brian Cobourn eastbound at Tenth Line has been done since June but just sits there with traffic cones. Looks like it just needs asphalt — anyone know why it's not open?
Someone's already hit up the reddit for meteor shower spots to catch tomorrow night. Clear skies if the weather holds — get out of the city lights if you can.
A photo's circulating of what looks like a massive loss on display — definitely someone who didn't think the bet through. People are hunting for the full story.
The Special Investigations Unit recommended no charges be laid in the case involving the Ottawa police union president. The investigation was related to an incident where a man sustained a neck fracture during arrest.
An OBGYN's office was recording appointments on an AI transcription app after the patient left the room — no consent given. The tool was set up to record, transcribe, and summarize appointments automatically. Worth checking if your doctor is doing this too.
August 11 marks 13 years since Michael Morlang was killed in a hit-and-run on Frank Kenny Road. Police are asking anyone with information to call 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or Crime Stoppers — there's still a $25,000 reward.
Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market is shutting down this fall. The closure comes as the city plans a five-year widening of Carp Road that has shop owners worried about survival.
Massive lightning show ripped through the city Monday night during a severe thunderstorm. Power went out in several neighborhoods as the storm moved through.
A youth was arrested after gunshots went off during a Facebook Marketplace deal in Manotick. Police are investigating the incident.
Lost power right as the thunderstorm peaked in Mooney's Bay Monday night. The huge thunderclap took out electricity across the neighbourhood.
People across Ottawa are reporting basement flooding after heavy rainfall Monday night. The city's seen this before — July brought 118 mm of rain in one day.
Storm rolled in fast over Barrhaven Sunday evening — residents reporting heavy winds and power losses in the area. Another rough one for the neighbourhood after outages hit earlier this summer.
Live music venue History Ottawa is launching next week on Rideau Street in the ByWard Market. With 2,000 seats, this is a big addition to the area's nightlife.
Councillor Laine Johnson posted photos of damage from the Canada Day flooding at Moodie Station — showing what the LRT station looked like after that historic rain event.
9 job fairs popping up this week in Ottawa and eastern Ontario, though most are virtual. OPP mentoring discussions, CAF webinars, and some in-person gigs like the Ottawa Safety Council school crossing guard role. check the career event page for links.
