Wednesday · Jun 3, 2026
Let's Bike month is back at Envirocentre
June is Let's Bike month again—Envirocentre's annual push to get people on two wheels. Head to letsbike.ca for info and challenges.
Man shot in Overbrook, critically hurt
A shooting on Prince Albert Street Wednesday left one person in life-threatening condition. Police are investigating and have one person in custody.
Gatineau mayor hopes PM's tramway signal means real funding
Gatineau's mayor is feeling hopeful after the PM singled out the tramway project. Could mean the transit infrastructure gets the funding it needs. Details still unclear, but...
Cutting development fees alone won't fix housing, CMHC warns
A federal analysis shows reducing municipal development charges could help, but the gains vary by city and won't reach pre-pandemic affordability levels on their own.
Ottawa Connections magazine from 1993 is a vibe
Someone found a 1993 Ottawa Connections magazine while cleaning out old stuff. The cover made them laugh—turns out the 'why are they smiling' answer didn't disappoint. Worth...
Council to debate renoviction bylaw after year-long review
Somerset Councillor Ariel Troster is pushing to release a draft renoviction bylaw for democratic debate, though provincial amendments may reduce its necessity.
Someone's missing after a bike ride through Gatineau Park
A road cyclist went missing June 2 after heading out in Gatineau Park. Last sighting was near Étienne-Brûlé Lookout. If you have info, comment on the original r/Gatineau post...
Dangerous offender released to Ottawa on day parole
Christopher Roulston, convicted of three counts of sexual assault with a weapon, will live in a community facility under strict conditions and police supervision.
Ottawa defence firms are scaling up—and the sky's the limit
At CANSEC's record 21,000-person trade show, Ottawa-based manufacturers reported defence contracts surging as federal spending shifts into high gear. For small shops, it's a...
Singin' In The Rain - Ottawa
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
O-Train East has staff, but no opening date yet
OC Transpo says it has enough operators to run trial service on the O-Train East Extension, but won't say when the line actually opens. Still waiting.
General Burns Pool at end of life, city warns
General Burns Pool reopens this month after repairs, but it's 58 years old and officially past its lifespan — outdoor concrete pools last about 50 years. Councillor Sean Devine...
Ontario teachers unions start bargaining season, pushing for smaller classes
Education workers are demanding reduced class sizes and improved special education funding as contracts expire in August.
Two new swimming docks opening on Ottawa River this summer
The NCC will launch unsupervised swimming access on both sides of the river near downtown by summer.
Man with stab wounds boards bus in Lowertown
A man with serious stab injuries boarded an OC Transpo bus in Lowertown earlier today. Emergency services responded; police investigation ongoing.
Police arrest 11 in undercover operation targeting child exploitation
Ottawa police charged 26 counts after posing as minors online to catch people seeking sexual services from youth.
Fire leaves Barrhaven townhome unhabitable early Wednesday
Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire on Parnian Private just before 1 a.m., with flames spreading quickly across multiple floors.
That's Bananas brings Brazilian street food to Baseline Road
Sisters serving pastéis, coxinhas, and 150 cans of condensed milk weekly at their new café.
Bank and Leitrim intersection redesign moving forward
Bank and Leitrim is getting a makeover — residents say the current intersection is a mess and they can't wait for the new design to come through.
Hogsback bridge lane closure adds 20 minutes to commutes
Hogsback bridge is closed southbound, forcing traffic onto the Queen Elizabeth Parkway. Commuters from Orleans are looking at an extra 20 minutes.
Car flipped on Scott Street this afternoon
A vehicle flipped on Scott Street this afternoon. Hope everyone involved is okay — if you saw it and have info, people are asking on Reddit.
Weird burning smell woke people in Barrhaven early this morning
People in Barrhaven (Half Moon Bay area) reported waking up around 1:24 AM to a strange burning smell outside. No word yet on where it's coming from — if you caught it too, the...
Loud construction at 2 AM between Centretown and the Glebe
If you live between Centretown and the Glebe, construction noise at 2 AM is keeping people up. Someone posted about being unable to sleep — if it's happening in your building...
Bank and Leitrim redesign moves forward, but land deal stalls
City engineers finish design for major intersection overhaul. Federal land acquisition could delay construction until 2027 or beyond.
New York Boulders at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium