Tuesday · Aug 18, 2026
Ed Bassmaster at Laugh Lounge this weekend
Ed Bassmaster, the YouTube prank guy, is playing two nights at the Laugh Lounge. Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29. Bartledoo!
Weekly board game night downtown every Thursday
Board game night at Level One Game Pub every Thursday at 6 PM. $9 with a food or drink order, $12 without. Party games and strategy games, new people welcome — ask for the...
Ottawa slides to 14th in North American tech talent rankings as job growth stalls
The city dropped three spots from last year as the tech sector added just 800 jobs over three years, while other Canadian cities gain ground.
Local asking if anyone else noticed way fewer dandelions this year
Reddit thread's blowing up with people saying their yards are basically dandelion-free this summer, breaking the usual pattern. Some are relieved, others are wondering what's up.
Letlive, Oxymorrons, FITH
Overflow Brewing Co.
Discarded needles and pipes spiking in Ottawa streets
Ottawa's seeing a noticeable jump in discarded needles and glass pipes picked up from streets this year. City crews reporting higher totals than previous summers.
Bank of Canada governor defends hiring replacement workers during strike
Tiff Macklem defended the Bank of Canada's use of replacement workers during labour disruptions, sparking debate among public servants about strike tactics.
Ottawa police detective demoted two years for accessing confidential records
Det. Helen Grus found guilty of discreditable conduct after accessing nine child death cases without investigative role.
Hunting for old photocopiers in Ottawa for art project
Someone's looking for a vintage Xerox-style photocopier in Ottawa to create that grainy collage effect without Photoshop. Staples or the library might have one.
Old family photos from the 1960s-70s need to find their way home
Someone inherited a box of old photos from the 1960s and 70s, mostly from Ottawa or Gatineau, and wants to reunite them with their subjects or families. If you recognize...
Redblacks president steps down after winless season start
The Ottawa Redblacks' president is stepping down as the team heads into the season without a win yet. Fans are wondering what's next.
Missing cat spotted at city hall
Someone spotted a collared cat roaming city hall this afternoon. If it's yours, check the area.
The Great Fire of 1870 shaped Ottawa forever
156 years ago today, the Great Fire of 1870 started burning through the Ottawa Valley. It was so devastating it created the Burned Lands—a unique ecosystem west of Ottawa where...
Mayoral campaigns spar over Sutcliffe's transit plan
Transit is heating up in the mayoral race—candidates are clashing over whether Sutcliffe's plan is reckless, modest, or just right. CBC has the breakdown.
Mayor Sutcliffe on Ontario LRT commitments
The mayor is standing firm that he can convince Ontario to follow through on its LRT commitments to Ottawa, according to an interview on 580 CFRA.
More Ottawa kids seeking mental health help, with overnight texting surging
Data shows demand for youth mental health support up 69% in three years, with under-sixes doubling in a single year.
Mississippi Mud Monsters at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
