Friday · Jul 3, 2026
AI data centres might be coming to Ottawa area
Talk of large AI data centres being built around Ottawa has people worried about power usage, water for cooling, and noise pollution. More details expected soon.
Police identify father in Ottawa double murder-suicide that claimed two boys
Two boys, aged 7 and 12, were found dead on July 1, in a home on Mandevilla Crescent. Police later located their father deceased in a vehicle fire on Highway 416.
OCDSB budget passes with deficit
The school board approved its 2026-27 budget with a projected $3.5-million shortfall on Friday. New funding for educational assistants, but enrolment keeps dropping.
Ottawa cleanup underway as city counts storm damage: 2,000 flooded basements
The Canada Day storms left widespread damage across Ottawa. Fire Services responded to over 700 emergencies while Forestry Services dealt with more than 150 requests for fallen trees.
Injured pigeon needs help near Rideau and Dalhousie
Someone on Rideau and Dalhousie found an injured pigeon. If you can help transport it to Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care, there's someone still there trying to protect it.
Saskatchewan Roughriders at Ottawa REDBLACKS
TD Place Stadium - Ottawa
Nora Kelly Band, Touch Grass, Leeny Jones
The 27 Club
Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Stadium at TD Place
One more muggy day before relief arrives this weekend
Super muggy out there again Friday but some relief coming this weekend. Heads up: there's a risk of thunderstorms Friday afternoon, so plan accordingly.
Our Lady Peace
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa
Our Lady Peace
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
Ontario ticket resellers still not complying with price-cap law despite rising penalty threat
StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats admitted non-compliance with Ontario's concert and sports ticket resale law as World Cup matches wrapped, but the province has not yet issued fines.
Oxfam Canada staff strikes over pay and leave language
Oxfam Canada staff is striking outside the Vanier office — the charity fighting inequality is dealing with its own labor dispute. Staff's been out for 23+ days over...
Ottawa police investigating after officer shoots suspected hostage-taker in Kanata
A 42-year-old man was wounded during a standoff on Finlayson Crescent Thursday night after police negotiated for hours to free a woman held at knifepoint.
Croatian drone manufacturer to invest $150 million in Ottawa and Mississauga plants
Orqa's partnership with Canadian firm Remote Robotic Systems will expand production capacity and create up to 100 new jobs by next year, with a goal of producing 10,000 drones monthly.
Raw sewage spilled into Ottawa River after record rainfall
Canada Day's record rainfall sent millions of litres of raw sewage into the Ottawa River as the city's storm systems overflowed.
Ottawa braces for extreme heat as storm cleanup continues after record rainfall
Temperatures expected to hit 32°C Friday as the city recovers from Canada Day flooding that set a new rainfall record and left thousands without power.
Carp River flooded after record rainfall
The Carp River was absolutely mighty after yesterday's record rainfall. Over by the Canadian Tire Centre, it was probably navigable — photos from Carp village, March Road, and...
Cyclists blowing through red lights and stop signs
Cyclists rolling through red lights and stop signs all over the city. Ottawa's not great for biking already — don't make it worse by ignoring traffic laws. It's not worth...
Tenants losing everything to flooding with no insurance coverage
Friends in a basement apartment lost everything in yesterday's flooding — and their landlord is making demands that seem way off. Insurance won't cover it. If you're dealing...
Ottawa Police moving forward with AI facial recognition system
The police service gained board approval June 22 to begin groundwork on joining a facial-recognition network already used by forces in York, Peel, and Halton regions.
