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Saturday · Jul 4, 2026

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11:45
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Pulse

History Ottawa venue adding fall concert lineup

History Ottawa is getting a solid fall lineup with acts including The Wallflowers (August 20), Sabaton (September 26), and Gogol Bordello (September 30). Heads up—it won't be...

11:15
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Pulse

Chinook helicopter spotted over LeBreton Saturday

A Chinook flew over LeBreton on Saturday—the distinctive twin-rotor helicopter drew eyes across the neighbourhood. Got photos? Drop them.

10:45
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News Brief

Thousands gather at LeBreton as Canada's World Cup run ends 3–0 to Morocco

A free watch party at LeBreton Flats Park drew massive crowds Saturday as Morocco advanced past Canada in the Round of 16—the furthest the Canadian men have ever reached.

10:15
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Pulse

Jets flyover over Ottawa River for July 4th

Four military jets in formation—two Canadian, two American—flew over the Ottawa River Saturday for the July 4th celebration. If you missed it, photos are already all over the subreddit.

9:30
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Tonight

OFF CAMPUS NIGHT

The Bronson

9:30
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Tonight

OFF CAMPUS NIGHT

The 27 Club

9:15
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News Brief

Young girl hospitalized in critical condition after 11th-floor balcony fall in Ottawa

A child was rushed to hospital Saturday morning after falling from a highrise on Alta Vista Drive. Paramedics responded to the scene shortly before noon.

7:15
PM
Pulse

Ottawa watch party for Canada's World Cup match drew huge crowds on TSN

The watch party at LeBreton was absolutely packed yesterday. TSN panned across and the turnout was wild — way more people than expected.

7:00
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Tonight

The Tea Party with Bif Naked

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

7:00
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Tonight

The Tea Party

Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

6:15
PM
Pulse

Canadian and American fighter jets doing a joint flyover of Ottawa tonight at 6:30 p.m.

CF-18s and F-35s are doing a joint Canada-U.S. flypast over Ottawa at 6:30 p.m. today. Look up if you're downtown.

5:15
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Pulse

ByWard Market celebrating hard after Morocco beats Canada in World Cup

Morocco just beat Canada in the World Cup and the ByWard is packed. People are out in the streets celebrating the win.

4:00
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Tonight

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

The Stadium at TD Place

3:00
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Tonight

Cavalry FC at Atletico Ottawa

The Arena at TD Place

3:00
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Tonight

Cavalry FC at Atletico Ottawa

TD Place Stadium - Ottawa

3:00
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Tonight

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

The Stadium at TD Place

2:49
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Pulse

Canada Day storm snapped a huge willow branch on local property

A Reddit user is looking for tree removal companies after the Canada Day storm broke off a large branch about 15 feet up on their beloved willow tree. The branch needs to come...

2:24
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Pulse

Westboro residents dealing with basement flooding and insurance delays

Residents across Westboro are ripping out carpet and drywall after the Canada Day storm flooded their basements, but insurance companies aren't returning calls. Some homes had...

1:58
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News Brief

Claude Giroux's future uncertain as Senators, Flyers, and Leafs all compete for veteran captain

The 38-year-old alternate captain hasn't decided where he'll play next season, with Ottawa, Philadelphia, and Toronto all actively pursuing the four-time Olympian.

1:32
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Pulse

Lemieux Island still closed

Lemieux Island is still closed while crews work to light the Canada Day fireworks that were set up and never went off. The city, NCC, and Bluesfest are coordinating a date to...

1:07
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Neighborhoods

Police release sketch of suspect in June 21 Orléans sexual assault

Ottawa police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault at Heritage Dog Park. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

12:15
PM
News Brief

Ottawa waives garbage limits for three west-end wards after Canada Day storm

The city is allowing extra trash pickups in affected neighborhoods as residents clean up debris from record rainfall that flooded over 2,000 basements.

7:15
AM
News Brief

OCDSB approves 2026–27 budget with $3.5-million deficit despite cost-cutting

The school board added 21.5 educational assistants and plans to open Brian Mulroney Elementary this fall, but declining enrolment continues to pressure finances.

6:15
AM
Pulse

Natsu Matsuri Japanese Summer Festival happening today at Sandy Hill

Natsu Matsuri is running today (Saturday, July 4) from 11 am to 4 pm at Sandy Hill Community Centre and Annie Pootoogook Park. Free admission. The Ottawa Japanese Community...

5:15
AM
News Brief

Ottawa Redblacks extend losing streak to 10 games with 27-22 loss to Saskatchewan

The Redblacks dropped Friday's home opener to the defending Grey Cup champs at TD Place. They face Edmonton on Thursday with an 0-4 record.