Monday · May 18, 2026
Looking for a Downtown Dietitian? Ottawa Asks for Recs
A fit 39-year-old Centretown resident is asking Reddit for dietitian recommendations—goes to the gym 4-5 days a week but can't shake those snack cravings and wants professional...
Ottawa Homeowners Swapping Siding Colors, Seeking Recommendations
People on the Ottawa subreddit are trading notes on painting house siding—specifically going from light yellow to cream—and asking which contractors actually hold up over time.
Frozen Minute Maid Juice Running Out Across the City
People are stocking up on frozen Minute Maid juice like it's going out of style and apparently it might be—the city's running low and no one's quite sure why.
Alto Casts Doubt on Downtown Via Station in High-Speed Plan
Neighbours near Tremblay Station express concern after the high-speed rail developer signals it may not pursue a new downtown terminus.
New Play Explores Sexual Awakening and Bee Colony Collapse
Mark Crawford's comedy The Birds and the Bees opens this spring, drawing on rural Ontario and farmland metaphors in equal measure.
Robin Hood Gets Fresh Take at Kanata Theatre
David Farr's reimagining of the classic legend brings romance, adventure, and a new spin to a timeless tale this spring.
Charge Fighting for Cup in Critical Game 3 at Home
Ottawa's women's hockey team faces Montréal in a must-win Game 3 of the Walter Cup final at Canadian Tire Centre Monday night.
Mint Chocolate Girl Guide Cookies Are Wanted
Someone's desperately hunting mint chocolate Girl Guide cookies in Ottawa and can pick up. If you've got stock, there's a buyer ready.
Job Fairs Light This Week Across the City
Five new job fairs popped up across Ottawa this week, and if you're considering trades, the YMCA Power of Trades info session is worth checking out. Light week for hiring...
Soba Hunt Continues on East End
Someone's looking for authentic soba in Ottawa's east end—buckwheat noodles in hot broth, not the fried yakisoba or udon situation. The search is real, and locals are weighing...
Trump Holds Off Iran Strike as Negotiations Continue
President Trump announced he's postponing a planned military strike on Iran, citing ongoing negotiations and requests from Gulf allies.
Six Canadians Detained by Israel in Gaza Aid Flotilla
Israeli military intercepted a humanitarian mission off Cyprus, detaining six Canadian activists attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza.
Court Dismisses Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI
A federal court rejected Musk's claims against OpenAI, ruling he filed the lawsuit too late to challenge the company's shift away from its nonprofit mission.
Canada-U.S. Military Board Paused Over Defence Spending
The U.S. has suspended the 85-year-old Permanent Joint Board on Defense, citing Canada's failure to meet NATO commitments.
Federal Report Exposes Gross Mismanagement at Immigration
An investigation into Canada's Immigration department reveals executives giving preferential treatment and attempting to hire relatives—a damning catalogue of wrongdoing.
Ottawa Grant Revives Lost Printing Art Downtown
A local artist's rare 75-year-old printing press is getting new life thanks to competitive city funding, creating limited-run prints of Ottawa landmarks.
Ottawa Charge Fighting for Cup With Game 3 at Home
The Charge are officially in must-win territory as the Walter Cup final series returns to the nation's capital Monday evening.
Pollen Surge Is Making Allergy Season Worse Than Ever
Canadian researchers say pollen levels have doubled in recent years, and climate change is the culprit behind your worsening symptoms.
Alto High-Speed Rail Sparks Debate Over Downtown Station
After officials threw cold water on a proposed downtown stop, one east-end neighborhood is now nervously watching an alternative site.
Ottawa's Top Patio Makes Canada's Best List
One local restaurant has earned a spot on OpenTable's coveted top 100 outdoor dining venues across the country.
NAC Orchestra Brings Mozart & Goodyear to Life
Pianist-composer Stewart Goodyear takes the stage with conductor Joana Carneiro for a concert pairing Mozart with Mendelssohn.
Loud car scene on Strandherd in Barrhaven getting out of control
Barrhaven residents are at their wit's end with super loud modified cars tearing down Strandherd in the evenings. People are filing bylaw complaints, but the noise is becoming...
Dreamland on Preston—booking nightmare is real
That trendy Preston spot Dreamland is nearly impossible to book online. People are saying they've been trying for months and can't get a reservation even weeks in advance. If...