Tuesday · Aug 4, 2026
Hateful message at Hintonburg Park needs erasing
Someone left hate speech in chalk at Duhamel gate targeting families using SFA school facilities. Local's asking for help washing it off tonight if anyone's heading out there.
Mayoral candidates split on transit plans and ring road
Mayoral hopefuls are squaring off on how to actually fix Ottawa's transit mess. Some want the ring road; others don't. Still waiting for the concrete plans.
Man in his 20s seriously injured in Hull altercation; Gatineau police seek witnesses
A man was found bleeding from the head near Laval and Wellington after an early Saturday altercation. His condition deteriorated in hospital.
Custom tricycle stolen from Alta Vista man with Parkinson's; police seek suspect
A specially made adult trike built for an elderly man with advanced Parkinson's was taken from a residential driveway between July 12 and 14.
Backflow valves didn't protect homes in July flood
People with backflow valves on their sewers learned the hard way during the July 1 flood: even well-maintained newer models didn't seal when pressure and debris hit. The city's...
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Their Master's Voice opera at NAC cancelled
Tickets to Their Master's Voice starring John Malkovich at the NAC in October just got cancelled. No details on why yet, but if you had tickets you'll want to check for refunds.
O-Train East is testing through Orléans
O-Train East is testing through Orléans now. Trains are actually moving on the track — not just sitting there. Getting closer to launch.
Man hospitalized after stabbing near Bank and McLeod streets Tuesday morning
A stabbing in Centretown sent one man to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; police gathered evidence at two connected crime scenes.
Juice Dudez nightmare trending on Reddit
Juice Dudez nightmare is blowing up on Reddit. Sounds like a music track or some kind of viral moment—people are posting about it everywhere.
Burning smell reached east Ottawa last night
Smoke from wildfires travelled farther than expected — if your window's open and the air smells like it's on fire, that's probably why.
Pigeons living on someone's balcony in Ottawa
Person found pigeons nesting under a patio chair on their balcony and thought the smell was from trees or the sewer. Surprise home invasion.
Job Fairs This Week in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
Job fairs across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario this week span military recruiting (Women in the CAF webinars, RCMP fitness workshops) and retail hiring in Cornwall and Prescott....
