Monday · Jul 27, 2026
Ottawa council votes to cut development charges by 54 per cent if program is approved
Council almost unanimously voted to apply for a program that'd cut residential development charges 54 per cent for three years if the feds provide infrastructure money....
Museum of Nature's iceberg installation—is it working this summer?
The Museum of Nature's iceberg installation had freezing problems last time, so people are wondering if it's back and running before their nephews visit next week. If not, the...
Yangtze reopens and new health club coming to Chinatown
Yangtze restaurant is reopening on Somerset Street in Chinatown, and there's a new health club launching in the same area. The Chu Shing building is becoming a fitness...
Cliff Cooling Plant park still fenced off despite looking finished for months
People walking by the Cliff Cooling Plant are wondering when the new public park space will actually open—it's looked done for a while but the fence is still up. Was supposed...
Westmont Hospitality acquired Château Montebello, beating Senators owner Andlauer's bid
The iconic Château Montebello went to international hotel operator Westmont Hospitality instead of a group backed by Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer. The sale was...
Fireworks lighting up Ottawa skies for the next three weeks
Fireworks are happening across Ottawa over the next few weeks — multiple nights to catch them. Check for specific times and locations if you want to get out and watch the shows.
Ottawa police officer docked 140 hours pay for sexual harassment during training exercise
Const. Andre Hart pleaded guilty to making crude sexual comments to a female colleague during a use-of-force training session in February, resulting in roughly $8,140 in forfeited pay.
1879 Ottawa maps scanned and online
McGill University uploaded high-res scans of an 1879 atlas mapping Ottawa and Carleton County to the Internet Archive — each image is over 6 MB. Maps show the city, full county...
Scott Street closes Monday for watermain repairs, affecting west-side traffic and transit
The City of Ottawa will shut Scott Street between Bayview and Parkdale for pre-scheduled underground watermain work, with detours and temporary bus stops in place.
MacLeod considering Ottawa mayoral run
New names are being floated for the Ottawa mayoral race. A possible contender could shift the dynamics of an election where all sitting councillors seeking re-election have...
Capital Pride planning security review after Berlin attack
Capital Pride is reviewing security measures as the 2SLGBTQ+ community processes the recent attack in Berlin. Details on what changes are coming are still being worked out.
Ottawa volunteers removing invasive plants face lengthy city approval process
Community groups tackling buckthorn, dog strangling vine and garlic mustard say stewardship agreements with the city take months. Council is consulting on faster alternatives.
Heated Rivalry season 2 probably isn't filming in Ottawa despite the hockey angle
Reddit user wondering if the hockey romance series will actually shoot in Ottawa this year — so far only Toronto and Montreal are listed. Season 1 faked Ottawa scenes with GTA...
Centre 454 relocating after January 2027, staying in Sandy Hill for now
The controversial Sandy Hill drop-in centre is moving out after next January but fighting to stay in the neighbourhood. Future location hasn't been announced yet.
Pints and Pawns chess meetup happens tonight at ClockTower Beechwood
Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #225 is on tonight at 8 p.m. at ClockTower Beechwood (422 MacKay St). All skill levels welcome, no cover, no minimum purchase. About 10 people...
Lansdowne Farmers' Market reveals surprises beyond organic overpriced eggs
A visitor discovered quail eggs with surprisingly tough shells, artisanal soups, and beeswax hand cream at Ottawa's newly reopened farmers' market.
