Sunday · Jul 12, 2026
Bike thieves tried their luck at Barrhaven Loblaws
Two people attempted to steal someone's bike while they were running an errand at the Loblaws near Barrhaven. If you're locking up around there, use multiple safe locks—this...
A friendly cat near Woodroffe High made someone's summer ride
Someone doing a summer bike loop through Lenester, Georgina, and the path up to Woodroffe spotted a long-haired cat hanging around near the bridge. After a minute it warmed up...
Someone found an iPhone 16 Pro Max near Preston Street
A black iPhone 16 Pro Max in a dark blue case was found near SoHo Italia on Preston Street yesterday. If it's yours, you can message the finder or try calling it. They tried...
Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard wins Golden Plunger for expanding public washroom access
The GottaGo! Campaign honoured Menard on Sunday for his motion to fund extended hours at park washrooms and portable toilets across the city.
Power outages keep hitting Barrhaven — several lasting hours
One resident says Hydro Ottawa's head claims the grid is solid, but they've counted five outages in Barrhaven since early July — two stretched several hours. Some neighbours...
Local writers launched a Discord for the post-NaNoWriMo community
Someone started a Discord for local Ottawa writers now that NaNoWriMo dissolved. They're looking for admins and moderators if you want to help run it.
Hintonburg 5K drew a big crowd on Sunday morning
Lots of runners and volunteers turned out for the Hintonburg 5K yesterday. If you ran it, people on Reddit are sharing how they did.
Ottawa Bluesfest (Sunday Pass)
LeBreton Flats Park
Ottawa Bluesfest
Lebreton Flats
Hamilton Honey Badgers at Ottawa Blackjacks
The Arena at TD Place
Smoke from northern Quebec fires reduces air quality in Ottawa through Monday
Sunday's yellow smoke warning drops to low risk by Monday as forest fires in Quebec push poor visibility across the Gatineau River.
Documentary on the original O-Train draws 250 at Bytowne Cinema
Gio Petti's documentary "The Train to Nowhere" packed Bytowne Cinema yesterday with about 250 people, including two mayoral candidates, for a look at the Trillium Line (the...
Council to vote July 15 on 48-measure transit plan ahead of September return to office
City staff identified mobility measures for transit, roads, and parking to manage congestion when federal workers and students return in the fall.
12 job fairs across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario this week
Ottawa and Eastern Ontario are hosting 12 job fairs this week, from hiring events in Ottawa, Cornwall, Gananoque, and Smiths Falls to specialized sessions with the OPP and...
Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green inducted into B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
The Senators' head coach was recognized Saturday for his 970-game NHL career and success coaching the Portland Winterhawks to a 2013 championship.
Limp Bizkit played Bluesfest Saturday night
Limp Bizkit brought the 90s energy to Bluesfest Saturday. If you caught it, you know the energy in the crowd was intense.
Things to do in Ottawa this week: July 12–18
Progressive rock legends Coheed and Cambria headline the week's marquee show; sports and local openings round out a mixed-weather stretch.
Air quality warning issued for Ottawa-Gatineau region
Air quality warning in effect for Ottawa and Gatineau. Check Environment Canada's website for current readings and guidance if you have respiratory sensitivities.
OPP warns residents against bringing unexploded ordnance to police stations
Provincial police say they will safely retrieve and dispose of explosive material — including a WWII-era hand grenade found in an Ottawa home — if residents call ahead.
Fire trucks at Bronson and Laurier early Sunday
Five or six fire trucks were at Bronson and Laurier around 2:30am Sunday. Details sparse on what happened, but the response was heavy.
Two killed, five injured in mass shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival
Toronto police secured the scene near St. Clair and Arlington after a shooting Saturday evening left two dead and multiple others wounded.
Tri-City ValleyCats at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
