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Thursday · Jun 25, 2026

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11:56
PM
Pulse

NCC approves Confederation Heights redevelopment

The NCC gave the green light to redeveloping Confederation Heights—seven federal properties that have been sitting empty. The plan includes dense housing and reshaping major...

11:36
PM
Pulse

OC Transpo packed buses failing commuters

OC Transpo buses are packed and breaking down at least three days a week, and riders are exhausted. It's becoming routine at this point.

11:16
PM
Pulse

Titans announce jersey exchange after Brady era

The Ottawa Titans just announced "Forget Brady Day" with a jersey exchange offer. Clean move by the team.

10:36
PM
News Brief

Senators GM exploring trades ahead of NHL draft

Steve Staios has the No. 25 pick from Florida available and is seeking immediate roster help before Friday's first round in Buffalo.

10:16
PM
Pulse

World Cup watch parties happening tomorrow across the city

Looking for an outdoor FIFA watch party tomorrow? A Toronto visitor just hit Reddit asking for spots like STACKT Market and FanFest—full watch parties with screens, not just...

9:16
PM
News Brief

Two teens charged in Mooney's Bay stabbing

A 16-year-old faces aggravated assault and weapons charges; a 15-year-old charged with assault with a weapon after May 30 incident.

8:00
PM
Tonight

National Arts Centre Orchestra - Shelley Conducts Mahler's Resurrection

National Arts Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Kalsey Kulyk W/ Eric Ethride & Sarina Haggarty

Rum Runners

7:51
PM
Pulse

Council signed an NDA on high-speed rail plans

City council is supportive of HSR and has signed an NDA to get early access to Alto's plans. No surprises yet — when Alto picks the precise line, then we'll all know what...

7:30
PM
Tonight

Paranormal Cirque Nightmare - Ottawa

St Laurent Shopping Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Meghan Patrick - Golden Child Tour

The Bronson

6:59
PM
Pulse

OC Transpo cut weekend service for weekday rush

OC Transpo's summer schedule adds more trips for RTO4 weekdays but quietly reduced Sunday service on many routes to cover it. Check the service changes page before your weekend trips.

6:34
PM
Neighborhoods

NCC green-lights Confederation Heights redevelopment plan

The National Capital Commission approved a master plan to transform the area near Heron Road and Riverside Drive into a mixed-use community with up to 16,000 residential units...

5:16
PM
News Brief

Ottawa businesses using AI to scale exports and handle operations

From Dalcini Stainless expanding globally to Booked's voice agents for trades, local companies are putting AI tools to work in ways that boost efficiency and growth.

2:31
PM
Pulse

Dominion Society stickers spotted in Sandy Hill

Someone spotted stickers from the Dominion Society of Canada around Sandy Hill and wants to know if they're popping up elsewhere in the city. Anyone else seeing them?

1:46
PM
Pulse

OC Transpo cancelled a bus route and riders are fed up

Someone's bus from Tunney's Pasture got cancelled and now they're questioning how the capital of a G7 nation has transit that keeps failing them. Fair point—comparing OC...

1:01
PM
Eat & Drink

Chiqui Bakery brings Mexico City's pan dulce to Vanier

Jessica Pérez opened Ottawa's only Mexican bakery in March 2023. Her moist cornbread is the top seller, but conchas, chilindras, and elote are worth trying too.

12:16
PM
News Brief

Senior Forces officer charged with sexual assault

Lt.-Col. Andrew Mills, based at Ottawa headquarters, was charged in early June. A court hearing is set for July 15 in Barrie.

7:54
AM
Pulse

Fan fest at Lansdowne was packed — then it's gone

Lansdowne FIFA Fan Fest had great turnout today even though Canada lost. But it's not staying for the whole tournament — city's not hosting a fan fest the entire World Cup run...

7:31
AM
Pulse

Fallowfield Rd construction starting June 26

Road work on Fallowfield Rd between the railroad tracks and Greenbank starts June 26. Resurfacing and concrete repairs expected to wrap sometime in August.

6:24
AM
Pulse

RCMP Musical Ride returns with four free shows

RCMP Musical Ride returns to Ottawa with four free shows. Horses and precision riding — classic spectacle.

5:16
AM
News Brief

NCC approves redevelopment of seven federal properties at Confederation Heights

The National Capital Commission greenlit disposal of heritage office buildings near Hog's Back Park. A new master plan calls for mixed-use development with 150+ housing units...