Monday · Aug 10, 2026
History Ottawa venue opening next week on Rideau Street with 2,000 seats
Live music venue History Ottawa is launching next week on Rideau Street in the ByWard Market. With 2,000 seats, this is a big addition to the area's nightlife.
Moodie Station showing July flood damage
Councillor Laine Johnson posted photos of damage from the Canada Day flooding at Moodie Station — showing what the LRT station looked like after that historic rain event.
Severe thunderstorm with 90 km/h winds and quarter-sized hail threatens Ottawa Monday
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, possible tornadoes, and widespread power outages as humid conditions create dangerous weather setup.
Ottawa job fairs this week: mostly virtual, some in-person roles available
9 job fairs popping up this week in Ottawa and eastern Ontario, though most are virtual. OPP mentoring discussions, CAF webinars, and some in-person gigs like the Ottawa Safety...
Ominous clouds spotted over Queensway Carleton Hospital
some truly weirdy clouds rolled over Queensway Carleton Hospital. the sky's looking properly ominous if you're in the area.
Kitchissippi council candidate Michelle Groulx withdraws from race citing unforeseen circumstances
Groulx, executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas, stepped down Monday without explaining her reasons.
Two FedEx trucks facing off at Bank Street Staples parking lot
two FedEx trucks are squaring up at the Bank Street Staples parking lot. come witness this vehicular standoff.
Federal government awards $768.6 million contract to PCL for new science campus in Nepean
Construction on the Regulatory and Security Science Main project, set for completion by 2031, will consolidate six federal buildings on Fallowfield Road.
Queer powerlifting meet needs a gym home
someone's organizing a queer powerlifting meet in november and looking for a gym with the right equipment. they're running into walls — several gyms have closed permanently,...
Ottawa has a strong biking culture — someone wants a learn-to-ride group
Someone posted a video of a peer-taught women's biking group and asked if Ottawa could do the same. The city's got plenty of cyclists, but apparently there are folks who never...
Someone's looking for epoxy garage floor contractors in Ottawa
A one-car garage with uneven concrete and lots of cracks is a DIY nightmare. Someone's asking the local Reddit if anyone's had epoxy work done and what it cost — looks like...
People are asking about hosting international exchange students in Ottawa
Someone's brother and sister-in-law are moving to the golden triangle and wondering if they should host a high school exchange student. Turns out Ottawa gets tons of exchange...
Early-retirement incentive draws 9,100 federal public servants in first week
The federal government's voluntary program waives early-pension penalties as Budget 2025 aims to reduce the public service size.
