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Wednesday · Jul 8, 2026

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11:45
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Pulse

Province-wide protest against Doug Ford July 25th

Another province-wide protest against Doug Ford is happening Saturday, July 25th at 1 PM at Eagleson Park & Ride in Kanata. Same organizer as the June one.

11:15
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Grocery deals this week: apples, bacon, cherries

Weekly grocery sales are live — apples at 99¢/lb at Adonis, bacon $2.99 at Metro, cherries $1.99/lb at FreshCo, and eggs $4.88 for 18-pack at Basics.

10:45
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Neighborhoods

Department of National Defence acquires two properties for $59 million

DND bought office and industrial buildings on Star Top Road in one of the largest real estate transactions in the National Capital Region this year.

10:15
PM
Pulse

Huge fire near Bronson and Laurier

Fire crews are on the scene near Bronson and Laurier right now with massive smoke visible across the area. Crews got it under control quickly.

9:45
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Neighborhoods

Firefighter suffers minor injury as crews battle blaze in Orléans

Ottawa Fire Services contained a single-family home fire on Castle Pines Way Wednesday evening after responding to multiple 911 calls.

9:15
PM
News Brief

City committee approves bylaw to prevent bad-faith renovictions in Ottawa

Ottawa's planning and housing committee voted Wednesday to advance a proposed measure targeting landlords who evict tenants under false pretences to undertake renovations.

8:00
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Tonight

ABBA Celebration - Le Souper-Spectacle - Gatineau

Theatre du Casino du Lac Leamy

8:00
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Tonight

ABBA Celebration

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy

8:00
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Tonight

Foxwarren

Rum Runners

7:56
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Pulse

Lost white rat spotted on Holland Ave

if you've lost a white pet rat, someone spotted one scurrying east on Holland Ave between Tyndall and Wellington this morning. probably domesticated or formerly tame.

7:36
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Neighborhoods

CCOC proposes 128-unit affordable housing tower in Little Italy on Loretta Avenue

The Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation is seeking approval to consolidate its existing Loretta Avenue properties with three adjacent lots to build a 12-storey...

7:30
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Tonight

Montreal Alliance at Ottawa Blackjacks

The Arena at TD Place

7:30
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Tonight

Northcote, Thea May

The 27 Club

7:16
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Smoke spotted near Mer Blue in Orléans

smoke showing up near Mer Blue in Orléans. if you live in that area watch out.

6:56
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Neighborhoods

Crews battle heavy smoke and flames in Kinburn house blaze Monday evening

Firefighters arrived within two minutes to a fully involved two-storey home fire on Diamondview Road. All occupants, including pets, safely escaped.

6:36
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News Brief

Ottawa-Gatineau selected to host 2028 Francophonie Summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada Day that the National Capital Region will host the 2028 Francophonie Summit, a gathering of leaders from 90 member states.

6:16
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Fire burning east of Ottawa tonight

there's a big fire burning east of Ottawa. lots of smoke visible from the city tonight.

5:56
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Neighborhoods

Chinatown welcomes Yangtze Restaurant reopening and BiOM Health Club opening

The Yangtze, closed since March 2024, will reopen this fall under new management with modern Chinese cuisine. Across the street, BiOM Health Club opens with North America's...

5:16
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News Brief

Ottawa constable charged with impaired driving after off-duty incident

Mathieu Boucher, 41, faces operation-while-impaired charges related to a June 27 incident and has been reassigned to administrative duties.

2:58
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Neighborhoods

Centrepointe Union brings upscale rentals to Nepean with focus on community

Two-tower complex near Baseline Road offers 422 units and hosts regular programming to connect residents from young professionals to downsizers.

2:40
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Neighborhoods

Gatineau police officer charged with armed assault and bodily injury

Stéphane Lizotte, 51, was arrested by MRC des Collines police on July 5 and charged; he was not on duty at the time of the alleged offences.

2:22
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Pulse

Costco ending propane refill service in Ottawa

Costco is stopping propane tank refills, so Ottawans are hunting alternatives. Drummond's on Merivale Road and Stinson's in Orléans are doing per-pound refills instead of flat...

2:04
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Neighborhoods

Graham Park residents pick up pieces after July 1 flood destroys homes

South-east Nepean community hit by two tornadoes in past decade now faces massive cleanup from rainstorm that brought five feet of flooding into basements.

1:28
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Pulse

Board game night at Level One every Thursday at 6 PM

Level One Game Pub on Waller Street in downtown runs a weekly board game night every Thursday at 6 PM — Reddit crew usually hangs in the back half of the upper level. $9...

1:10
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Neighborhoods

Kaley Williamson's father pushes cervical cancer screening after daughter's death

The 23-year-old from Orléans died in June after battling the disease; her father is urging everyone to listen to their bodies and demand thorough care.

12:16
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News Brief

Ottawa man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

Police say a 22-year-old south-end resident was arrested Tuesday following a months-long investigation by the Internet Child Exploitation unit.

6:45
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Pulse

Sushi88 is closing

Long-time sushi spot sushi88 is shutting down. If you've been meaning to go, time's running out.

5:15
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Missing senior dog in Manotick

A 14-year-old black and tan miniature pinscher named Buddy slipped out of a yard on River Road around 3 p.m. yesterday. He's got poor vision and arthritis — if you spot him,...

3:30
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Tonight

New Jersey Jackals at Ottawa Titans

Ottawa Stadium