Friday · Jul 17, 2026
Ottawa housing nonprofits launch investment bonds to fund affordable homes
Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation and the Ottawa Community Land Trust are raising $3 million through Housing Forever Bonds to acquire and preserve affordable rental units.
Angine de Poitrine bringing unexpect…
Angine de Poitrine are playing Bluesfest right now and people in beer-branded cowboy hats are having a genuine culture shock. #angineforEurovision27
Ottawa SEO firm helps businesses navigate AI-powered search
As AI engines replace traditional search, Ottawa businesses must adapt. Ottawa SEO Inc. pairs search optimization with web design to ensure visibility.
Food sharing stands at library branches through September
Beaverbrook and Hazeldean library branches now have food sharing stands for garden surplus. Drop off extra produce until September 20 during regular hours—everyone's welcome to...
ABBA Celebration
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy
ABBA Celebration - Le Souper-Spectacle - Gatineau
Theatre du Casino du Lac Leamy
White budgie with injured wing found in Ottawa
Found a white budgie with an injured wing—it's alert but banged up. Being taken to the OHS. If it's yours, check there.
Solarus - Album Release Party
Rum Runners
Girl in serious condition after wading pool incident in Ottawa's Glebe
First responders pulled a young child face down from Sylvia Holden pool Friday near Fifth Avenue. She was breathing when rescued and revived en route to hospital.
Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC
The Stadium at TD Place
Inter Toronto FC at Atletico Ottawa
The Arena at TD Place
Star Party postponed this weekend
Skies aren't cooperating — Star Party's cancelled for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 due to poor weather. Rescheduled for Friday, July 24 (primary) or Saturday, July 25...
Scaddabush Italian restaurant opens in Kanata Centrum this September
Service Inspired Restaurants brings the Greater Toronto Area chain to 625 Kanata Avenue in the former Velvet Room space, marking Ottawa's first location.
Flood relief program now available for affected Ottawa residents
Ontario's Disaster Recovery Assistance program opens to residents, small businesses, farms and non-profits in Ottawa after July 1 flooding. Application deadline is November 16, 2026.
Ottawa Bluesfest
Lebreton Flats
Ottawa Bluesfest (Friday Pass)
LeBreton Flats Park
Carter Yakemchuk aiming to earn Senators roster spot at fall training camp
The 20-year-old defenceman prospect was told by coach Travis Green and GM Steve Staios to come to camp ready to make the team, with a realistic chance if Ottawa deploys seven...
Smoky conditions return to Ottawa, but weekend should clear with mild temperatures
Air quality is expected to rise to high risk on Saturday as smoke from northern Ontario wildfires drifts into the capital region, before conditions ease Sunday.
Stan Cho steps down from Ontario cabinet after hotel billing controversy
Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho resigned Friday after being under fire for billing taxpayers more than $16,000 in Toronto hotel expenses since 2023.
Ottawa police continue cracking down on tow companies for safety violations
Between April and June, officers laid 76 charges against towing operators and businesses, citing missing signage, unsecured loads, and incomplete paperwork as common infractions.
City to close streets outside three Ottawa elementary schools during drop-off
School Streets initiative kicks off this fall at Francophone Francojeunesse, Hopewell Avenue, and Trille des Bois. EnviroCentre will run the program at no cost to the city.
Bluesfest night 5 had the energy dialed in
Lucy, Royel Otis, and Koko Love killed it at Bluesfest last night on the RBC Stage. Lucy tried speaking French and it was the sweetest thing. Royel Otis's drummer absolutely...
Little Italy's Sanguiccio Deli-Cafe makes everything from scratch, waits included
Owner Genio Ienzi bakes his panini buns, grinds his pepper, makes his sausages—all at his own pace on Preston Street. Sandwiches run $16.
O-Train west extension delayed by Canada Day flood damage
Flooding from the July 1 storm damaged electrical systems and track infrastructure at multiple stations. City won't confirm updated timeline until early 2027.
Down East Bird Dawgs at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
