Monday · Jul 6, 2026
Presto still acting up on STO buses across the river
If you're commuting to Gatineau, Presto isn't reliably working on STO yet. Check before you tap — you might need the STO card instead.
New Thai spot drawing lineups on Chinatown block
Something's opening back up in Chinatown and the neighbourhood's definitely happy about it. "Better than nothing and lord knows chinatown needs this," one local said.
University of Ottawa launches region's first real estate micro-program
Telfer School of Management unveiled the specialized instruction in response to student demand and industry need, with the program launching this September.
Ottawa housing market balanced in June as supply gives buyers more choice
Single-family homes remained steady while townhomes and apartments softened, with the average sale price up 1.3% year-over-year but the median down 1.3%, signalling a market...
Presto still acting up on STO buses
Presto not working on STO buses again. OC Transpo monthly pass loaded and activated but hitting "titre invalide" errors when tapping on. Drivers are cool about it but worth...
23-year-old motorcyclist charged after clocking 193 km/h on Highway 417
Provincial police caught a rider on an M2 licence going nearly double the speed limit and laying a dangerous operation charge under a Crown-police agreement targeting speeds...
Algonquin massage therapy students need bookings
Algonquin College massage therapy students are low on bookings before August and need client hours to graduate on time. $40 for 75 minutes (includes consultation). Cheap...
Shots fired between vehicles on Merivale Road injure one person
Ottawa police responded to gunfire at a west-end commercial complex Saturday night, leaving one passenger hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Truck and trailer disconnected, blocking westbound 417
Pickup truck's trailer came loose just before the Parkdale off-ramp on westbound 417 and is blocking the left lane. The truck blew a tire. Watch for delays if you're heading west.
Stittsville shops fear five-year Carp Road widening will close them down
Owners of Wiches Cauldron and other businesses worry the city's major construction project—costing $52.2 million—will make their storefronts unreachable and tank revenue.
Ottawa school board pulls out of Capital Pride parade after 15-year run
The OCDSB will not march in late-August Capital Pride events, citing the timing outside the school year—a decision that has drawn fierce criticism from elected trustee Donna Blackburn.
Summer Camp 2026
Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC)
Collinda Joseph of Stittsville elected to Canadian Paralympic Athletes' Council
The wheelchair curling gold medallist from the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games joins the council as a representative for athletes.
Highway 417 ramp closures planned for July and August due to O-Train work
Multiple closures at Moodie Drive, Pinecrest Road, and Holly Acres Road will affect west-end commuters this summer.
Storm-waste disposal fees waived at Ottawa landfill for flood-affected residents
The city is offering fee waivers and reimbursements for residents cleaning up damage from July 1's severe rainfall.
Mayor Sutcliffe backs federal return-to-office push as economic boost for downtown
Ottawa's mayor has become a vocal proponent of the federal government's four-day-per-week office requirement.
Weekly chess meetup at ClockTower Beechwood tonight
pints and pawns chess meetup is happening tonight at 8pm at the clocktower beechwood on macKay street — all skill levels welcome, bring your own boards if you can. parking...
Most federal public servants back at office four days weekly as of Monday
Several large departments missed the government's return-to-office deadline despite the Monday, July 6 implementation.
