Thursday · Jul 2, 2026
Spillwater Creek flooded Corkstown Pool on Canada Day
Spillwater Creek overflowed and flooded the Corkstown Pool during the severe storm that hit Ottawa on July 2.
Tornado warning issued near Osgoode during Canada Day storm
A tornado warning was issued on July 2 for areas near Osgoode during the severe weather that pounded the region.
Graham Creek overflowing onto properties on Canfield Road
Graham Creek is overflowing onto people's properties along Canfield Road following the record rainfall on Canada Day.
Carleton researcher developing AI platform to help small businesses compete with Amazon
Ahmed Doha is creating a system that bundles complementary products across vendors—launching by year's end.
Wall cloud rolled through Kanata during yesterday's severe storm
A wall cloud slipped past Kanata on July 2 around 3:30 p.m., with wind gusts so intense they knocked drones out of the sky. The same gusts were whipping through fields near the area.
Canada Day storms flood hundreds of Ottawa homes, leave residents without power
West-end highrises flooded and knocked offline; orange-level heat warning persists as cleanup continues.
More flooding in suburbs than in the city core
watching everyone's posts, the west end and suburbs got absolutely hammered but barely anything in the old core. wondering if it's the older sewer systems in the burbs that...
1,900 basements flooded after 118 mm of rain
CTV is reporting 1,900 basements got flooded after Wednesday's rain hit 118 mm. that's a LOT of people dealing with water damage right now. if your basement got hit, you're not alone.
Redblacks face Saskatchewan's defending Grey Cup champions Friday as team searches for first win
Ottawa hosts Saskatchewan at 7 p.m. Friday night in a matchup coach Ryan Dinwiddie calls a must-win turning point after the offence finally clicked Sunday.
Graham Creek before and after the historic rainfall
Graham Creek from Trend Arlington is unrecognizable after Wednesday's storm. before it was a gentle creek, now it looks like a river. the difference is wild.
Ottawa police conduct significant operation in South March neighbourhood, roads closed
Officers blocked off Finlayson Crescent on Thursday as police conducted an active investigation in the west end community.
Swatting incident near Westboro Beach
a dozen police cars and tactical units flooded the Westboro Beach area around an hour ago after someone called in a false emergency. way overkill for the hoax, but that's kind...
ByWard Market recorded 25.6 million visits in 2025, up 16 per cent from previous year
The district exceeded pre-pandemic benchmarks in seven of 12 months as event programming and a new safety initiative drew visitors throughout the year.
Ottawa flooded after Canada Day storm dumps record rainfall, hundreds without power
Torrential rain overwhelmed the city Wednesday, swamping basements and leaving residents without electricity as cleanup begins across the west end.
Car towed out of flooded highway past Bayshore Wednesday night
Westbound Highway 417 past Bayshore got absolutely hammered Wednesday—water so deep someone's car was being towed straight out of it like it was a lake.
Orange-level heat warning remains as Ottawa reaches 35°C with little overnight relief
Environment Canada maintains a severe heat alert for Thursday with maximum temperatures hitting 35°C and humidex readings near 46.
Shelf cloud rolled through just before yesterday's downpour
That wild shelf cloud before the storm hit Wednesday was exactly the kind of wild-looking sky Ottawa gets before a deluge. Photo was caught seconds before all hell broke loose.
How a former Ottawa Sun columnist built the city's hottest independent publishing company
Ron Corbett left CFRA radio in 2017 to start Ottawa Press and Publishing. Eight years later, the company releases four or more books annually and has become the city's leading...
Ottawa ranked highest for tornado risk today
We're winning for highest tornado risk in the country again. Third time this week. Wild times.
Banh Mi Haven in Kanata draws Vietnamese foodies across the city for $8 sandwiches
This one-year-old spot on Hazeldean Road bakes its own baguettes and makes in-house garnishes, mayo and butter for some of Ottawa's best banh mi.
Ottawa drenched in record rainfall as Canada Day storm cancels celebrations
The capital received 118.4 millimetres of rain on July 1—double the previous record—flooding streets, basements and forcing the PM to cut short his speech.
Your pup made it through the thunder okay?
Dogs everywhere were terrified during yesterday's storm. One person made their dog a thunder den — roofed fort with walls. If your pup's still shaky, that's pretty normal after...
Sunset through the storm clouds over the Experimental Farm
Even after yesterday's deluge, the sky cleared enough for an absolutely beautiful sunset over the Experimental Farm. The clouds were epic.
Shout-out to the people keeping the city running
Big thanks to hydro workers, first responders, and everyone else who worked through yesterday's chaos. A lot of people are dealing with flooded basements — sending good vibes to you.
Anita Anand's office censored military findings on troubled Ukraine charities
Defence Minister's staff removed conclusions about misconduct by Canadian Forces personnel involved in Mriya Aid and Mriya Report before public release.
2nd rainiest day on record
Yesterday was the 2nd rainiest day on record in Ottawa — 111.4mm fell in hours. The storm flooded streets and basements across the city and cut power to tens of thousands.
Ottawa flooded as Canada Day storm dumps 111mm of rain in hours
Basement flooding reported across Woodpark and Queensway Terrace North; Theresa Kavanagh's own home affected as tens of thousands lost power.
Tri-City ValleyCats at Ottawa Titans
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