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Tuesday · Jul 7, 2026 · 13 items · Updates through the day
2:55
PM
Pulse

Back-to-office traffic hitting hard

everyone back in the office 4 days a week now and yesterday and today both felt like Wednesday traffic. wondering what tomorrow's commute is gonna look like.

2:15
PM
Pulse

Free CDs near Algonquin College

someone's giving away a bunch of CDs near Algonquin College for free — just heading out and don't have a car, so can't deliver. if you want them, you'd have to pick them up.

1:35
PM
News Brief

Firefighters free passenger trapped in vehicle after east-end collision

A passenger was extricated and sent to hospital after a crash at Montreal Road and St. Laurent Boulevard early Tuesday. The driver was uninjured.

1:15
PM
Pulse

Embroidery supply hunt

looking for a wider selection of 6-strand embroidery floss to match some wool project colours. South Keys Michaels didn't have the shade. anyone know a spot in ottawa worth the drive?

12:55
PM
Neighborhoods

Ottawa police seek witnesses after 14-hour hostage rescue in Kanata

A woman was safely freed from a South March home on July 2 after negotiators worked through the night. A suspect was wounded by police.

12:15
PM
News Brief

City waives garbage limits for west-end storm recovery starting Monday

Ottawa is lifting item caps for three wards after the Canada Day storm flooded over 3,200 basements. Special collection will continue citywide.

7:50
AM
News Brief

Ottawa Redblacks' Noah Gettman takes blame for missed tackle that led to winning TD

The 25-year-old rookie punter says he hasn't slept since the loss to Saskatchewan as team faces fourth straight defeat.

7:24
AM
News Brief

Ottawa school board withdraws from Capital Pride parade after 15-year participation

The OCDSB's exit draws criticism from trustees over the message sent to LGBTQ+ students.

6:59
AM
Pulse

Bank and Huntclub Metro closing August 13th

The Metro at Bank and Huntclub is closing August 13th. Food Basics is moving in. Not sure how prices compare, but figured locals should know.

6:33
AM
News Brief

Claude Giroux re-signs with Ottawa Senators for another season

The 38-year-old captain's alternate chooses to stay in the nation's capital after exploring free agency options.

6:07
AM
Pulse

Motorcyclist caught doing almost 200 km/h on highway

Motorcyclist clocked doing almost 200 km/h on the highway. Officers weren't impressed.

5:16
AM
News Brief

Ottawa recovers from Canada Day storm as 4,500 households report basement flooding

City waives garbage limits and landfill fees for flood-affected residents as crews clear debris and restore power.

3:30
AM
Tonight

New Jersey Jackals at Ottawa Titans

Ottawa Stadium