Friday · Jul 24, 2026
Latest mayoral poll: Sutcliffe 36%, Lawson 26%, Lepier 25%, Saravanamuttoo 11%
New Liaison poll from July 19, 2026 shows Mayor Mark Sutcliffe leading with 36 percent support in the mayoral race, followed by Shawn Lawson at 26 percent, Catherine Lepier at...
Housing starts in Ottawa lag 2025 so far — 2,989 units started vs 3,789 last year
January to May 2026: 2,989 housing units started in Ottawa, down from 3,789 in the same period last year. But completions are up — 3,145 units finished so far this year versus...
Free star party tonight at Carp library parking lot, forecast is clear
Free public star party is happening tonight (Friday, July 24) from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library's Carp Branch parking lot (3911 Carp Rd). No telescope...
Emo Night: London
Rum Runners
Rimap Hospitality opens second Marriott hotel in ByWard Market with 224 rooms and historic warehouse integration
The Moxy Ottawa Downtown, a 22-storey tower at 126 York St., incorporates a 1913 warehouse into its design and includes 350 rental apartments alongside hotel rooms.
LRT running between Tunney's and St. Laurent but held at Rideau
O-Train is back up between Tunney's Pasture and St. Laurent, but it's being held at Rideau for now. check before you head downtown.
NOBRO, Neon Ghosthouse, Wet For Days
Overflow Brewing Co.
Three assaults with edged weapons strike ByWard Market and Nepean on July 23, all victims stable
Ottawa paramedics responded to three separate incidents between 9:12 p.m. and 9:42 p.m. Two attacks involved weapons; all three victims were hospitalized with injuries ranging...
Trooper
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa
Trooper
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
Downtown secure bike lockers are working again
the city just reactivated all secure bike lockers downtown. lockers are live at 170 Second Ave, 250 Slater St, 141 Clarence St, and 210 Gloucester St — finally safe to leave...
G2 driver crashes on Highway 417 with three times legal alcohol limit, faces multiple charges
A 23-year-old from Orleans was arrested near Terry Fox Drive after a single-vehicle collision at noon on July 23. Police say impaired driving charges have jumped 19.5% year-to-date.
Rogers killing Sandra and Chris morning show on 105.3, replacing with Toronto feed
Rogers is ditching the Sandra and Chris morning show on 105.3 Kiss FM and swapping it for the Roz and Kocha show from Toronto instead. Not thrilled about it.
VegFest is tomorrow (Saturday, July 25) at the Ottawa Conference Centre, free
Annual VegFest is happening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. Free entry, so definitely worth a stop if you're around.
Stolen bike from Somerset and MacDonald, lock cut
Someone's bike got stolen from Somerset West and MacDonald Street—lock was cut. If you spot it, send a DM. Police report filed.
Dinosaur cloud spotted over new swimming dock
new swimming dock opened and someone spotted a dinosaur cloud hanging over it. vibes immaculate. 🦖
Kanata Night Market opens with beef skewers, fresh smoothies, and vendors from out of town
The Asian-inspired summer street food festival returned Thursday with more than 20 vendors. A Hamilton-based BBQ team drove a U-Haul full of equipment just to be there.
