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OC Transpo staff aren't mourning the end of the double-decker buses. Turns out they were a headache operationally, and the transit authority's moving on.

Mosquito season is ramping up with the heat — Ottawa Public Health is warning about West Nile virus. Break out the bug spray and keep your windows screened.

Ottawa police's handling of the AI deepfake investigation isn't trauma-informed, alleged victims are saying. Women report they're also lacking basic information and mental health resources.

an ocdsb school cancelled the drag storytime scheduled for june 19. the event was meant to promote literacy and celebrate 2slgbtqi+ visibility, but raised questions about curricular alignment.

robins moved into the middle unit of a triplex someone built on their porch. one of them stares accusingly every time you use the front door, but otherwise vibes with you. the housing market's gotten wild.

OC Transpo is looking to increase bus capacity as federal public servants head back to the office four days a week. Expect busier commutes starting soon as the transit system ramps up service to handle the returning workforce.

Bring your completed puzzles to trade for new-to-you ones at Centrepointe Library this Saturday, June 13, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. in Room 1B (101 Centrepointe). Swap, connect, and find your next puzzle.

Porter Airlines is expanding its sun destinations — you can now fly direct from YOW to Turks and Caicos. New route means more easy escapes to the Caribbean this summer.

Ottawa Harm Reduction Collective is hosting free naloxone training and a potluck at Minto Park on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 2 p.m. (102 Lewis St). Learn how to use naloxone during an opioid overdose and get a free kit. Bring a potluck item to share.

a ford escape driver tried passing in a right-turn-only lane at riverside and hunt club and got wedged between cars. pretty ironic escape destination.

Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library's giving away free native perennials this Saturday 1–3pm at Springhurst Park (June 13). Bring whatever you'll use — folks there can help you pick species for veggie gardens, pollinator patches, or just regular beds.

A lightning strike around 10:40pm hit near Mooney's Bay, taking out power for 277 customers. Looked like a transformer blew.

Lalande Park in Orléans is closed after a coyote attack. City's investigating and keeping the park shut while they assess the situation.

T&T Kanata Night Market returns July 23–26 at Hazeldean Mall. Four days of food vendors, handmade goods, and summer fun. Thursday 2–10pm, Friday–Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–8pm.

IT'S ALIVE!!! is back with a special A (Bad) Night at the Movies episode tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Kick to kick off the new season.

Carney and MPs raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill today. The ceremony was interrupted twice by pro-Palestinian protesters.

The city's final supervised injection sites are shutting down, and advocates are warning about what comes next for people struggling with addiction.

Court documents show how Ottawa police tracked down suspects in an AI deepfake investigation affecting dozens of women — they cross-referenced Airbnb records and other digital trails to unravel the case.

Is the LCBO really letting employees search customers' shopping bags now? Someone on Reddit says it happened to them at Stafford Centre on Robertson Road.

Heated Rivalry is filming scenes in Ottawa. Anyone in the biz have details on what's shooting and where?