Sunday · Aug 2, 2026
Building an ADU for aging parents in Ottawa?
Someone's exploring whether an accessory dwelling unit or home with a separate suite makes sense for aging family. Kids want grandma to move in, but not everyone shares a...
Where to jam in Ottawa's live music scene?
Someone's asking where to find jazz cafés and live music spaces where you can graduate from listening to eventually playing. Art House Cafe and the Red Bird getting...
Tornado near Kemptville?
Hearing reports of a tornado touching down near Kemptville Saturday. Folks checking in on friends and family in the area.
Dumped bike found at Bay and Catherine — hoping it finds its way home
Someone ditched a bike at Bay and Catherine in Centretown. If it's yours or you recognize it from a recent theft in the Glebe or Centretown area, it's still there waiting.
Mamma Mia! - Ottawa
National Arts Centre
Mamma Mia! (Touring)
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
STO downtown stops out of service Sunday; temporary stop at Booth and Wellington
If you're heading to or from Gatineau today, all downtown STO stops are down — use the temporary stop at Booth and Wellington instead. Connect via Pimski station on OC Transpo....
Royale Lynn
Club SAW
Royale Lynn
Club Saw - Ottawa
Ironman athletes pushed through rain Saturday at the 70.3 triathlon
Athletes raced in pouring rain at Ironman 70.3 Saturday — serious respect to everyone who went the distance in those conditions.
Ottawa braces for 50 to 100 mm of rain Sunday into Monday
Environment Canada issued a yellow warning as heavy rainfall moves in, with flooding possible in low-lying areas.
Someone rode in the Merry Dairy's truck to a pay-what-you-can pop-up
The Merry Dairy did a pop-up event and someone posted about riding in the truck. Apparently it was a whole experience.
How much income you actually need to buy in Ottawa right now
Someone posted a 2026 breakdown of what income you need to qualify for a mortgage in Ottawa. It's a reality check if you're thinking about buying.
Transphobic messages showing up on city property near Hunt Club
Someone's been tagging transphobic messages on bus stops and electrical boxes around Lorry Greenberg and Hunt Club. One resident filed a police report (file 26-206544) and...
Someone caught the fireworks finale from the water
Fireworks from the water Saturday night were apparently the best ones we've had all summer — if you were actually out on a boat.
Mamma Mia! - Ottawa
National Arts Centre
Mamma Mia! (Touring)
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Ottawa police investigation rescues eight victims in Philippines child exploitation case
A Cybertip.ca report from an Ottawa resident led to international operation; one arrest made and child sexual abuse material seized.
Things to do in Ottawa this week: August 2–8
ABBA's Mamma Mia! closes out its NAC run; Killswitch Engage and Hollywood Undead bring heavy metal to the suburbs; rain Sunday and Thursday demand indoor planning.
People caught fireworks from boats on the water Saturday night
Someone got amazing shots of Saturday's fireworks from the water — if you were out in a boat, check Reddit, you might be in someone's photos.
Fireworks looked better Saturday than Wednesday night
Saturday's fireworks display was way better than Wednesday's — clearer skies, sharper colours, everyone's saying the weekend show took it.
After Craig Henry stabbing, Islamophobia concerns grow in Nepean
A stabbing at Craig Henry Park on July 23 has sparked worry among residents that inflammatory online rhetoric will tar the entire Muslim community.
Brockton Rox at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
