Wednesday · Aug 5, 2026
Repair Café returns to Nepean Sportsplex this Saturday
Free Repair Café is back this Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Ave). Bring your broken electronics, household goods, jewelry, and...
Two stabbings across downtown Ottawa leave one victim in critical condition
A man is hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed near Daly and Nicholas on Tuesday evening; a second stabbing earlier that morning left another victim seriously injured.
Bright green Vitilan e-bike stolen from Hintonburg
A bright green Vitilan e-bike was stolen from outside the Elmdale in Hintonburg around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The lock was cut and the battery wasn't in it. If you spot it, a...
Man charged with sexual assault after alleged attack on Rideau Street Sunday
A 44-year-old Ottawa man faces sexual assault charges after police say he approached a woman from behind near Daly and Nicholas on August 2.
Ottawa's photo radar fines pile up unpaid
City of Ottawa is sitting on millions in unpaid photo radar fines — drivers have racked up tickets but haven't paid them. The backlog's gotten so big it's become a real money...
Killswitch Engage and Machine Head at Canadian Tire Centre tonight
Killswitch Engage and Machine Head are playing the Canadian Tire Centre on August 5. Heavy metal lineup, massive crowd expected.
Jolly Bubble in Barrhaven
Jolly Bubble indoor playground is open in Barrhaven if you're looking for somewhere to take the kids this week.
Public archaeology digs return to Ottawa region this month
Public archaeology digs are back in the capital region this month. The National Capital Commission is hosting them — get your hands dirty uncovering local history.
Daniel Caesar with 070 Shake
Canadian Tire Centre
Little Italy affordable housing tower clears major planning hurdle with committee approval
A 124-unit mixed-affordability rental building at Loretta and Hickory has won zoning changes needed to move forward, replacing five aging residential properties near the O-Train.
Filo cafe opens on Kent
New Greek coffee shop Filo opened on Kent a few weeks back where Angry Dragons used to be. Coffee's genuinely good and they're getting solid reviews for their food too.
Teenager injured in early morning shooting in east Ottawa
A teenager was injured in a shooting in east Ottawa early this morning. Police are investigating. Details are still coming in.
Weekly grocery sales August 6–12
Adonis and Farm Boy have their weekly grocery sales live for August 6–12. Salmon's $9.99/lb at both, and produce deals are solid — romaine hearts 99¢ each at Adonis, cabbage at...
LeBreton Flats' ambitious walkable neighbourhood rises from contaminated soil
A decade of planning brings Ottawa's emptiest downtown block back to life with mixed-use development and public space.
Ottawa Comic Con is almost here
Comic Con's coming up this weekend and the city's buzzing about it. Games, comics, the usual chaos. Worth the crowds if you're into it.
Killswitch Engage
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa
Killswitch Engage with Machine Head (19+)
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
Nitro Circus
Ottawa Stadium
Ottawa gas prices dropping 9 cents Thursday to 163.9 cents per litre
A 9-cent drop Thursday follows a summer of volatile swings; July saw a 20-cent spread as refinery issues and geopolitical turmoil shake markets.
Firefighters rescue kingfisher tangled in fishing line
Ottawa fire crews just freed a kingfisher caught in fishing line tangled in a tree. The bird's fine now. A pretty solid Tuesday for emergency response.
Local cyclists MacGyver fix for Ironman rider's broken seat mid-race
Ottawa cyclists pulled off a roadside rescue at the Ironman event when a competitor's bike seat broke. They rigged up a quick fix to get them back in the race. That's the kind...
Ottawa rideshare driver charged with sexual assault; advocates call for stronger safety measures
Mohamed Laarous was arrested in late July and charged with one count of sexual assault. Police believe there may be other victims.
Grands Feux du Casino live track now costs money
Grands Feux is charging for access to the live track now—used to be free. Someone on Reddit asking if it's worth the buy and if the sync is solid. The fireworks are still free...
Cooper's hawks spotted at Notre Dame Cemetery
A pair of Cooper's hawks hanging around Notre Dame Cemetery right now. The Merlin App confirmed the ID—worth a detour if you're into birds.
Custom-made bike stolen from elderly man with Parkinson's disease
Ottawa police are seeking a suspect after a custom-made bike was stolen from an elderly man with Parkinson's disease. The custom tricycle was reported stolen in what residents...
Rideau Centre residents notice serious decline in cleanliness and maintenance
People who've grown up going to Rideau are flagging serious problems: dirty floors, unfixed ceiling leaks for months, grimy bathrooms, and the food court trash area constantly...
O-Train LRV1117 completes first trip from Tunney's Pasture to Algonquin Station
A train just made the first-ever trip from Tunney's Pasture all the way to Algonquin Station on the Stage 2 West extension. LRV1117 will now begin system testing and...
Emma Fontaine competes in Ironman Canada-Ottawa as new CF medication transforms her future
The 24-year-old Montreal athlete with cystic fibrosis is racing Sunday after Trikafta drug eliminated her hospitalizations since 2022.
New spot Heaven in a Box takes over Somerset and Bay location
A new business called Heaven in a Box is moving into the Somerset and Bay space where Dessert First used to be. Locals are wondering what it actually is — details still unclear.
Jeff Leiper promises to reverse OC Transpo bus cuts if elected this fall
Mayoral candidate unveils five-part transit plan at Tunney's Pasture, pledging $10 million to restore routes cut under New Ways to Bus overhaul.
