Thursday · Jul 30, 2026
Pedestrian struck on eastbound Highway 417 near Vanier Parkway
a pedestrian was struck on 417 EB near Vanier Parkway. emergency services on scene.
Highway 417 eastbound closed at Riverside, no reopening timeline yet
417 EB is closed at Riverside as of 3:30 p.m. Plan an alternate route — OPP hasn't said when it'll reopen.
Morning commute chaos: construction and marching bands same route
so your morning commute in Ottawa can get interrupted by construction AND a marching band at the exact same time. peak multitasking energy.
Coyote left a half-rabbit on someone's front lawn
New to Canada and found half a rabbit on the lawn this morning courtesy of a coyote. Not sure if the city clears this stuff like in England or if it's a triple-bag-and-trash...
Mamma Mia! - Ottawa
National Arts Centre
Mamma Mia! (Touring)
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
BRT still waiting for LRT to be paid off first
Baseline Rapid Transit won't start until the LRT debt is handled. Developers are already building towers along Baseline advertising the BRT, but the timeline doesn't add up....
Delivery driver chaos on DoorDash and Uber Eats lately
Late pickups, missing items, dropped at wrong addresses—DoorDash and Uber Eats deliveries have been rough in Ottawa lately. Someone's driver idled in a parking lot 15 minutes...
Building Trades Council backs Jeff Leiper's fair wage commitments for construction
Council President urging other mayoral candidates to match or exceed Leiper's wage policy promises. Fair wages for construction workers becoming a campaign issue.
Downtown fireworks lit up the sky Thursday night despite the rain
Fireworks went off downtown Thursday evening and soaked everyone watching. People posted videos from the harbour and along the river.
Glengarry Highland Games this weekend — grandstand tickets sold out, but alternatives exist
Glengarry Highland Games are happening this weekend and grandstand tickets are already sold out. But you don't need to pay for a seat to catch the dancing, piping, and heavy...
Road closures hit this weekend for Ironman race and holiday Monday
Ironman Canada-Ottawa closes roads and bridges Sunday for the race, and Colonel By Day brings some business and service closures Monday. Plan alternate routes if you're heading...
Lug nuts being tampered with in Barrhaven and Stonebridge
Someone in Barrhaven is targeting car wheels — loosening lug nuts on parked vehicles at night. A driver discovered the sabotage after their mechanic found several bolts...
Sexual assault in East Ottawa under investigation; police seek witnesses near Truro and Carpenter
A woman was assaulted on a paved path near Truro Street and Carpenter Way on Tuesday around 5 p.m. Police are asking anyone in the area to contact them with information or...
Man charged after robbing downtown convenience store, assaulting staff
Ottawa Police arrested and charged a suspect in a Tuesday morning robbery on Rideau Street where a staff member was assaulted during the theft.
St-Laurent O-Train station deterioration could force weeks-long service shutdown
St-Laurent station's physical condition is worsening fast — the facility could need weeks of closure for major repair work. Transit officials are warning that without...
Ottawa Police partner with #NotInMyCity on human trafficking awareness and staff training
The OPS and Ottawa International Airport join the anti-trafficking initiative on World Day Against Trafficking Persons, with focus on victim identification and safe reporting.
Mayor Sutcliffe's campaign keeps attacking rivals instead of talking policy
Mark Sutcliffe's campaign sent more attack emails Thursday, calling Alex Lawson a "Developer Lobbyist" and Jeff Leiper a "Radical councillor." Meanwhile he's touting his own...
Fireworks went off downtown Thursday night and people got soaked for it
Fireworks lit up Ottawa Thursday night. Totally worth showing up to get drenched.
University of Ottawa researchers developing safer AI therapy tool to counter chatbot risks
UbiMyTherapist uses smartwatch data and protective layers to offer clinically informed mental health support, addressing concerns over people relying on ChatGPT for therapy.
Sussex County Miners at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
