Sunday · Jul 26, 2026
Nonfiction book club just launched on Discord
Ottawa nonfiction readers are starting a book club. They're gathering on Discord and will vote on the next read once the group fills up. Link's live if you want to join.
Someone's checking on the guy outside Kettlemans
A person spotted a homeless man at Kettlemans Bagel in the Trainyards area—first late Friday, then again Sunday in the heat. Others are hoping someone with resources can reach...
Rain switched up quick in Orleans
Weather flipped fast in Orleans—someone was stuck inside Walmart when it suddenly came down hard. Summer's throwing curveballs.
All Ottawa city councillors seeking re-election are registered
Every incumbent running for re-election is now officially on the ballot. Reddit's gearing up to talk about who deserves a second term—ward by ward, councillor by councillor....
Heavy Lungs, BANEZEAN, Corascene
Live On Elgin
Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party
Canadian Tire Centre
Kanata theatre catching heat for AI-generated content
Kanata Theatre is peddling AI slop and people on Reddit are not happy about it. Arts organizations have a responsibility not to be cogcuckers, and this one's disappointing the...
Punjabi Virsa
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Ottawa-Gatineau has multiple new urban swimming spots as region becomes a leader in swimmable cities
Six ranked swim locations—from NCC River House to Westboro Beach to The Pond in Rockcliffe—make open-water swimming accessible by bike or transit.
People are still talking about crime in Ottawa
Latest Uniform Crime Reporting data shows Ottawa's homicides stay well below the national average—we're historically safer from extreme violence. But theft under $5k is surging...
Ottawa River pathway behind Parliament Hill reopens after four-year closure
The route, which links to 200+ km of regional trails and the new East Wharf swim dock, is now open to walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC
The Stadium at TD Place
Pacific FC at Atletico Ottawa
The Arena at TD Place
Someone's looking for good harissa in Ottawa
Ottawa Reddit's debating where to find harissa — specifically the oily condiment kind like chili crisp, not paste. Folks pointing to Middle Eastern shops and online retailers....
Sammy Obeid performs at Bytowne Cinema tomorrow night
Sammy Obeid brings his comedy show Overtime to the Bytowne on Monday, July 27. Fans are pumped—his reels have been blowing up on socials.
Why isn't Ottawa greening up faster downtown
A local asked why the city doesn't plant more trees on streets and downtown instead of all that empty grass. Lots of people backing the idea—especially with heat waves getting brutal.
Things to do in Ottawa this week: July 26–August 1
ABBA's Mamma Mia! lands at the NAC for a five-night run; Weird Al Yankovic heads to Kanata; rain mid-week means indoor planning pays.
Where 30-somethings actually go for music and drinks
Someone asked Reddit where people in their 30s hang out for live music and drinks that isn't country. The thread blew up with recommendations for bars and venues across the city.
Christmas movie filming spotted on Bank Street
Drivers spotted what looks like a movie production crew on Bank Street. Someone's filming a Christmas flick in the city rn—the hype is real.
New fantasy bookstore Fables & Pages opening in the Glebe this fall
Casey Thorhauge and Courtney Griffith plan to open their genre-focused shop by early October. Fantasy titles now account for 13% of Canadian fiction sales.
Ottawa Humane Society seeks pet food donations for emergency bank
The OHS has distributed more than 6,000 lbs of food since spring. Donations can be dropped at 245 West Hunt Club Road; an emergency food bank operates every Thursday.
