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Friday · Aug 21, 2026 · 11 items · Updates through the day
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Tonight

Classic Albums Live

National Arts Centre

3:02
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Pulse

Rogers down in east end from fibre cut — vandalism suspected

Rogers outage hit the east end Friday afternoon. Fibre was cut due to vandalism, company says. Should be back online by 8 p.m.

2:26
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History Ottawa's grand opening was packed last night

New concert venue History Ottawa opened on Rideau last night with the Wallflowers as the headliner. Place was absolutely packed — security and entry super smooth, lots of bars...

1:50
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News Brief

National monument to LGBTQ+ purge victims opens west of Parliament Hill

Thunderhead sculpture honours thousands removed from Canadian military and public service during Cold War persecution. Opening ceremony includes Governor General and LGBTQ+ leaders.

1:14
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Nostalgia fest was a total win last night

Three-night nostalgia fest kicked off and people are loving it. Wonderful crowd, great show — organizers absolutely nailed the first night. Weekend's looking good if you're...

12:38
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News Brief

Council divided on moratorium for new AI data centres amid power-grid strain

Six councillors back a pause on large-scale data centres as Hydro Ottawa warns of "extraordinary pressure." Mayor Sutcliffe takes no position; mayoral candidates split.

7:54
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Pulse

Ottawa mom warns after alleged Uber Eats driver incident

Ottawa mom warning after an alleged incident with an Uber Eats driver and her child. she's urging other parents to watch their kids closely during delivery interactions.

6:24
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Nomination deadline Friday for Oct. 26 municipal race

nomination deadline for Oct. 26 municipal election is 2 p.m. Friday — four Ottawa city councillor seats are open and the clock's ticking for candidates to file papers.

5:39
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News Brief

Court dismisses union leaders' challenge of suspensions, refers case to labour board

Former CEIU president and vice-president lose court bid to overturn suspensions before Sept. CEIU convention and elections.

3:30
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Tonight

Mississippi Mud Monsters at Ottawa Titans

Ottawa Stadium

12:03
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Bay Ward candidate Spencer Radford doing Reddit AMA tonight

Spencer Radford, running for city councillor in Bay Ward, is doing an ask-me-anything on Reddit right now. Transit, housing, taxes, development — fire away with questions about...