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Tuesday · Aug 11, 2026

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11:54
PM
Pulse

Meteor shower tonight — locals sharing best viewing spots

Someone's already hit up the reddit for meteor shower spots to catch tomorrow night. Clear skies if the weather holds — get out of the city lights if you can.

11:09
PM
News Brief

Two residential towers with 543 units proposed near Hintonburg's Corsa Italia station

A 31-storey and 33-storey building would replace a commercial block and parking lot one block from the O-Train stop. City planning committee decision set for November 4.

10:24
PM
Pulse

Someone definitely lost a serious bet on the highway

A photo's circulating of what looks like a massive loss on display — definitely someone who didn't think the bet through. People are hunting for the full story.

9:39
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News Brief

29-year-old charged with stunt driving, fleeing police on Highway 417 near Maitland

Provincial officers clocked the driver at 162 km/h in July. The vehicle sped away, prompting charges including dangerous operation and flight from police.

7:55
PM
Pulse

SIU recommends against charging Ottawa police union president

The Special Investigations Unit recommended no charges be laid in the case involving the Ottawa police union president. The investigation was related to an incident where a man...

7:30
PM
Tonight

Ben Nichols - In The Heart of the Mountain Tour

The 27 Club

7:10
PM
News Brief

Shots fired during Facebook Marketplace robbery outside Manotick bank; youth arrested

Police say a young offender tried to rob a seller meeting a buyer outside a CIBC branch, fired two shots, and was subdued by a security guard, victim, and off-duty officer.

7:00
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Tonight

Max McNown with Sam Burchfield

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

7:00
PM
Tonight

FC Supra at Atletico Ottawa

TD Place Stadium - Ottawa

7:00
PM
Tonight

Canadian Championship: Atletico Ottawa Vs. Fc Supra

The Stadium at TD Place

7:00
PM
Tonight

Max McNown - The Summer Vacation Tour

Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

6:25
PM
Pulse

Doctor's office recording appointments for AI without telling patients

An OBGYN's office was recording appointments on an AI transcription app after the patient left the room — no consent given. The tool was set up to record, transcribe, and...

5:40
PM
News Brief

Ottawa's wettest summer on record: 488 millimetres and counting through August

Summer rainfall has already shattered the previous 1972 record by 24 millimetres, with three weeks of August still to come.

2:40
PM
Pulse

13 years on, police still seeking leads in Michael Morlang hit-and-run

August 11 marks 13 years since Michael Morlang was killed in a hit-and-run on Frank Kenny Road. Police are asking anyone with information to call 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or...

1:40
PM
Pulse

Carp Road flea market closing this fall

Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market is shutting down this fall. The closure comes as the city plans a five-year widening of Carp Road that has shop owners worried about survival.

8:09
AM
Pulse

Severe storm knocked out power and lit up the sky across Ottawa Monday night

Massive lightning show ripped through the city Monday night during a severe thunderstorm. Power went out in several neighborhoods as the storm moved through.

7:39
AM
Pulse

Youth arrested after shots fired during Facebook Marketplace deal in Manotick

A youth was arrested after gunshots went off during a Facebook Marketplace deal in Manotick. Police are investigating the incident.

7:09
AM
Pulse

Power outages hit Mooney's Bay area during Monday's severe thunderstorm

Lost power right as the thunderstorm peaked in Mooney's Bay Monday night. The huge thunderclap took out electricity across the neighbourhood.

6:39
AM
Pulse

Basements flooding again as heavy rain moves through Ottawa

People across Ottawa are reporting basement flooding after heavy rainfall Monday night. The city's seen this before — July brought 118 mm of rain in one day.

5:39
AM
News Brief

Ottawa's mayoral candidates weigh in on speaking French in a bilingual capital

With nearly 15% of Ottawa residents using French as their first language, the city's next mayor will face questions about bilingual leadership.

12:03
AM
Pulse

Big storm swept through Barrhaven Sunday night

Storm rolled in fast over Barrhaven Sunday evening — residents reporting heavy winds and power losses in the area. Another rough one for the neighbourhood after outages hit...