Saturday · Jul 11, 2026
City memo breaks down July 1 rainstorm's rainfall distribution across Ottawa
New city data shows the July 1 storm was hyper-localized: Britannia in the west got 167 mm of rain while northeast areas like Trim Road got just 15 mm. The highest totals hit...
Smoke hanging over Nepean as fire concerns rise
Heavy smoke in Nepean on Saturday had residents wondering if a fire was nearby. Reported fires have been noted in Orléans, but air quality in the area is worth monitoring.
McEwen apartment residents push city for mandatory evacuation and concrete support
Ten days after the Canada Day storm flooded the 24-storey Park West building, families want the city to issue a formal evacuation order and provide food and water.
ABBA Celebration - Le Souper-Spectacle - Gatineau
Theatre du Casino du Lac Leamy
ABBA Celebration
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy
Free Popeyes meal waiting at 690 Bank Street
Someone left a free Popeyes meal at 690 Bank St — if you're hungry and in the area, it's up for grabs.
Flood guide for tenants explains rights and responsibilities
Tenants dealing with flood damage have options. The landlord's job is making the house safe; the tenant pays for temporary accommodation and damaged belongings — that may be...
Intimate partner violence reports drop 5 per cent in Ottawa in first half of 2026
Ottawa Police Service recorded 3,775 IPV-related incidents in the first six months of 2026, down from 3,977 in the same period last year.
Canada Day storm was 1-in-200-year weather event
The Canada Day storm hit like a 1-in-200-year weather event, with some parts of the city getting 167 mm of rain. Highest amounts were in Britannia, Colonnade, and west-central areas.
Ottawa opens temporary waste collection sites after July 1 extreme weather
Households affected by the Canada Day storm can drop off hazardous and electronic waste at four city locations through July 15.
Ottawa Bluesfest (Saturday Pass)
LeBreton Flats Park
Monster Madness
The Stadium at TD Place
Ottawa Bluesfest
Lebreton Flats
Canada's Circus Spectacular - Circus Rocks
The Arena at TD Place
Ottawa police seek suspect in Meadowlands Drive taxi robbery and assault
A taxi driver was assaulted and robbed on June 19. Police are asking the public to help identify the man involved.
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Live in Concert
National Arts Centre
Provincial police advise against bringing unexploded material to stations after grenade incident
A resident brought a Second World War-era hand grenade to the Ottawa OPP detachment. Police say they're equipped to handle such items — just call instead.
Train died in tunnel during Bluesfest
O-Train stalled in a tunnel Friday night during Bluesfest. People stuck waiting for service to resume — not the vibe when you're trying to get to a show.
Orleans clinic taking new patients
MapleCures opened on Brian Coburn Blvd near the Sobeys on 10th Line and is accepting new patients. First family doctor in two years for some people in the area.
Bluesfest mosh pit was incredible
Petite person sending it in the front-row mosh at Bluesfest Friday night — the crowd was nothing but supportive and safe. That's the energy.
Nepean keeps bearing the brunt of extreme weather as fourth storm in six years floods homes
After July 1 flooding devastated thousands of Nepean households, residents and experts are questioning why the same neighbourhoods flood repeatedly while other parts of the...
Tri-City ValleyCats at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
