Tuesday · Jun 16, 2026
Intense thunderstorm with hail swept through the city
A really intense thunderstorm rolled through Monday night with hail. It went on for ages — hopefully everyone's okay.
Stitch, Hook, & Knit Social meets tonight at Old Town Hall
Fibre arts night happening right now — 6 to 9 p.m. at 61 Main St. Bring your knitting, sewing, whatever. Warm vibe, plugs for machines, pressing station.
Massive police and fire response on McLeod between Elgin and Cartier
Huge police and fire presence on McLeod Tuesday night between Elgin and Cartier — lights down the whole street and Gladstone blocked too.
Hampton Park's old-growth forest becomes a symbol of urban climate resilience
Hidden within Ottawa's west end sits a 10-hectare forest with 200-year-old trees. Volunteers are now planting native species to strengthen its canopy ahead of the park's 2027...
20-year-old charged after clocking 188 km/h on Highway 417
Provincial police say the driver faces dangerous operation charges and a one-year driving prohibition under a new Crown-police agreement targeting speeds above 180 km/h.
Brampton man arrested after three stolen vehicles tracked to Perth area
Ontario Provincial Police arrested a 22-year-old driver in connection with vehicles traced by a security monitoring company heading east on Highway 7.
Man in critical condition after collision on Hawthorne Road
A two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon near Leitrim left one man in his 40s critically injured; police seek witnesses.
OCDSB trustee slams decision to cancel drag storytime at school
Donna Blackburn says the board, not the principal, made the call to pull the June 19 event, questioning the stated educational rationale.
Little Italy tenants blindsided by development notice
Tenants in Little Italy just found out through a posted development notice they might be losing their homes. A 12-storey apartment building with 124–128 units is proposed, but...
Sandra Shamas
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Sherri Harding - Storyland Album Launch
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Emergency room wait times at critical levels across Ontario
Three-quarters of ER doctors surveyed report major problems; just 30% of Ontarians feel confident they'd receive timely care.
Looking for a spot to watch Canada's World Cup game
People hunting for a place to watch Canada play—wanting to know if there are any big screens or watch parties happening around the city right now.
City approves $1M fund to help communities prepare for extreme weather
Council greenlighted three-year pilot program offering up to $50,000 per year to nonprofit groups for disaster planning and emergency equipment.
Colourful metal chairs showing up around the city
Someone's been leaving sets of bright metal chairs around Greenboro—blues, reds, yellows, oranges, greens, usually 3 to 5 at a time along the pathways since late winter. They...
Two e-scooter crashes leave one dead, another critical
A 55-year-old died after colliding with an SUV on June 14; a second rider in his 20s was hospitalized the next day in Barrhaven.
Hunting down a ceramic gnome vendor from Art in the Park
Someone's searching for a vendor from Art in the Park in the Glebe—an older couple making tiny ceramic gnomes, including ones holding little PBR cans. Bought one a couple years...
Delivery driver charged after lewd act at provincial park
A 31-year-old Ottawa man was arrested on June 5 and faces indecent act and careless driving charges related to incidents at Fitzroy Provincial Park.
Vanier Animal Hospital discounts spay/neuter surgeries
If you need to spay or neuter your pet, Vanier Animal Hospital has discounted rates and a reputation for fair pricing. Worth reaching out if you've been looking for an...
Pollinator Appreciation Day this Saturday
The 3rd annual Pollinator Appreciation Day is happening Saturday, June 20 at Fletcher Wildlife Garden from 10 am to 2 pm. This year's theme is "Start with a tree" — the focus...
LRT held in both directions at Uottawa
The O-Train was held up in both directions around Uottawa station. Transit delays expected.
Jeff Leiper's mayoral pitch: fix transit, build affordable housing
The Kitchissippi councillor, one of four candidates running for mayor, says his City Hall experience will bring effectiveness to the top job.
CRA workers face office-space lottery as July return looms
The Canada Revenue Agency is granting limited flexibility as it struggles with space constraints and a four-day in-office mandate starting in July.
Highway 416 sign broken for over 6 months
That broken sign on 416 north before Fallowfield exit has been down for over half a year. No idea why it's not being fixed or removed.
Ottawa Redblacks unveil new white uniform for Saturday's home game
The new jersey reverses the home uniform from two years ago and will debut against Toronto at TD Place as the team tries to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Fake money marketplace scam hits Ottawa buy-and-sell
Tens of thousands in losses reported from counterfeit cash being used in Ottawa's buy-and-sell Facebook groups and Kijiji. People getting scammed hard.
Ottawa Senators sign Norwegian centre Eskild Bakke Olsen
The 24-year-old had five points at the World Championships in May and will be a restricted free agent when his entry-level deal expires next summer.
Urban Greens opening in Old Ottawa East
Urban Greens fresh produce grocery is opening in Old Ottawa East. New spot for the neighborhood.
Ottawa Humane Society plans subsidized vet clinic in Vanier
The animal shelter is retrofitting a former post office to offer preventive and urgent care for pets of low-income residents, aiming to reduce surrenders.
Military police warned of officer's claims about access to defence minister
A Canadian Forces officer leading a Ukraine relief charity told a civilian she had access to then-Defence Minister Anita Anand and could influence how federal funds were spent.