Monday · Aug 17, 2026
Job fairs happening across Ottawa and eastern Ontario this week
job fairs all week across ottawa and eastern ontario. border services virtual session tomorrow, crossing guards aug 19, ONroute fair in kingston tomorrow too if you're that...
Five Ottawa councillors running unopposed in municipal race
five incumbent councillors running unopposed in the Ottawa municipal election. registration deadline's friday — if nobody else files by then, they're elected by default.
Cell service woes persist in Riverside South and Findlay Creek
cell service still sucks in Riverside South and Findlay Creek even after people upgraded their phones. residents frustrated — says one thing at the store, completely different out here.
New Ontario bike-lane law forces design changes to 27 Ottawa transportation projects
Bill 60 prevents municipalities from removing traffic lanes for bike lanes. City staff say 20 of 27 affected projects can proceed with minor design tweaks; 7 need major review.
Ontario municipal election deadline Friday: candidates have 48 hours to register
All 444 Ontario municipalities hold elections Oct. 26. Nomination papers must be filed by 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, with a $100–$200 filing fee.
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Man charged after bagpiper stabbed without provocation near CF Rideau Centre
The musician suffered stab wounds to his hand Saturday around 4 p.m. Police say Jean Dorestant, 25, attacked him unprovoked and is facing assault and weapons charges.
New fall express bus routes launch with once-a-day frequencies, Reddit users asking if timing actually works
OC Transpo's new express routes 561, 562, and 563 start in September but some riders are questioning whether the single daily runs work for commuters. Morning arrival at...
Mayor Sutcliffe pledges 30 percent cut to OC Transpo monthly pass — from $138.50 to $95
The plan would cost the city $8–10 million annually with expected ridership boost, or $15–17 million without. It's Sutcliffe's first major re-election campaign platform.
O-Train Line 1 running slow after stopped train Monday morning
O-Train Line 1 had service slowdowns Monday after a train stopped on the tracks. Delays continue this morning as crews work through the issue.
Ontario's new cash bail law takes effect, civil rights groups file urgent constitutional challenge
Anyone released on bail must now deposit the full amount within two business days. Legal advocates say the law creates a two-tier justice system.
LRT delays this Monday morning have people frustrated
Someone took transit to work for the first time in months and the LRT paused for twenty minutes. They're calling out how inconsistent our system is compared to Montreal's.
Pints and Pawns chess meetup happening tonight at ClockTower Beechwood
Weekly Monday night chess meetup is on tonight at 8 p.m. at the ClockTower Beechwood on MacKay Street. All skill levels welcome, no cover, no minimum — just bring your own...
O-Train held both directions Monday morning at Hurdman
O-Train held both directions at Hurdman station around 8:43 a.m. Monday. Not moving for about ten minutes — if you were stuck, best to find another ride.
Federal labour board awards $5,000 to CRA worker denied religious vaccine exemption
Steven Porter successfully argued the Canada Revenue Agency discriminated against him by refusing his COVID-19 vaccine exemption request based on Christian beliefs.
Ottawa Uber driver returned lost wallet and phone — faith in people restored
Someone's kid left their wallet and phone in an Uber earlier this week. The driver found them, tracked down the family, and dropped everything off without wanting a reward...
Red foxes raising a family at Tunney's Pasture rooftop
A family of red foxes has moved into the wildflower pasture on the rooftop of the Energy Centre at Tunney's Pasture. Lovely addition to the neighbourhood.
Anyone here run a local creative business? Someone's looking to support
Someone on Reddit wants to support local artists — jewelry, fashion, art, that kind of thing. Looking for small business owners to talk to. If you make stuff in Ottawa, this...
