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Wednesday · Aug 19, 2026

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11:41
PM
Pulse

Rainbow over downtown tonight

Gorgeous rainbow in the downtown area after the rain cleared. Everyone posting shots from the water.

11:11
PM
News Brief

Ottawa police search for 13-year-old Nakita Morris-Copenace missing since Sunday

She was last seen at Tunney's Pasture LRT station. Police say she frequents the Rideau Centre and ByWard Market.

10:41
PM
Pulse

New Olive Garden opened, people have feelings

The new Olive Garden's been open about a week now and folks are actually going. Yes it's a chain, yes it's mediocre, but unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks is hitting...

10:11
PM
Neighborhoods

Orléans development of 1,505 homes sent back for review over parking concerns

City council deferred the proposal Wednesday, citing lack of parking for residents and reliance on transit infrastructure not yet built.

9:41
PM
News Brief

Ontario court clarifies 'at any time' termination clauses don't override employment standards

A Court of Appeal ruling resolves conflicting lower-court decisions on what makes employment contracts unenforceable.

8:15
PM
News Brief

Ottawa police conduct one-day enforcement at George and Cumberland, lay dozens of charges

Police conducted 'Project Intersect' in the ByWard Market on August 11 following community complaints of violence and drug use. Over two dozen charges laid.

7:49
PM
Pulse

Bank of Canada security officers striking for seven weeks now

Bank of Canada security officers have been on strike for seven weeks over parental leave cuts and shift-change notice. They've been found to violate anti-scab rules twice. The...

7:30
PM
Tonight

Letlive, Oxymorrons, Junko Daydream

Rum Runners

7:23
PM
News Brief

Hospital workers demand reversal of 101 job cuts at Queensway Carleton

About 70 employees and unions rallied at QCH on Tuesday, saying cuts to 87 nurses and other staff are severely impacting patient care and emergency wait times.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Vancouver FC at Atletico Ottawa

The Arena at TD Place

7:00
PM
Tonight

Big Country: China Crisis

Bronson Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Rock of the 80's

The Bronson

7:00
PM
Tonight

Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC

The Stadium at TD Place

6:57
PM
Pulse

159 new affordable homes breaking ground in Lowertown

159 new affordable homes just broke ground in Lowertown. The development is happening right now — solid news if you've been watching housing prices climb.

6:45
PM
Tonight

Deep Purple with Kansas

Canadian Tire Centre

6:32
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Neighborhoods

Brookline's final phase launches September 12 with single-family homes and townhomes in Kanata

The last collection of homes at Minto's Brookline community goes on sale next month — single-family, townhomes and new dual-key options with secondary suites.

5:40
PM
News Brief

Inquest jury recommends body cameras for all Ottawa police front-line officers

After nine years, an inquest into the 2017 shooting death of Raymond Alliman concluded. The jury wants faster inquests and wider camera use.

2:53
PM
Pulse

Edmonton has staffed public washrooms; Ottawa closed theirs instead

A local noticed Edmonton has municipal washrooms with attendants who clean after every use — no businesses required. Why does Ottawa keep closing public washrooms instead of doing this?

2:08
PM
Pulse

Greenboro station doors locked at 6 a.m., trapping commuters on train

Doors to Greenboro O-Train station were locked at 6 a.m., stranding passengers who couldn't exit the train. A bus driver was notified but access stayed locked until a...

1:23
PM
Eat & Drink

Chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan opens Kozhi, a fine-dining fried chicken spot on Somerset West

The former Katha chef is now serving elevated fried chicken at a 24-seat Somerset restaurant sourcing organic birds from 90 kilometres north of Montreal.

12:38
PM
News Brief

Ottawa approves design changes for new Riverside South community centre and library

Committee cleared design revisions for the facility near Limebank Station, allowing for a shorter, pedestrian-friendly building set to open around 2028.

8:03
AM
Pulse

Evacuations ordered in Greely after propane tanker crash

Evacuations ordered in Greely after a propane tanker crashed. No injuries reported. Fire station right on the same block is helping with response.

7:27
AM
Pulse

Katseye documentary 'Wild Hearts' screening at South Keys Cineplex this weekend

Katseye documentary Wild Hearts is playing at South Keys Cineplex this weekend. Someone's looking for company to watch it — if you're into K-pop girl groups and want a watch...

6:51
AM
News Brief

Labour board rulings on remote work and vaccine exemptions signal trouble for federal government's blanket policies

Two recent decisions found the government failed to accommodate employees individually, awarding $28,000 and $5,000 in damages. Lawyers say more grievances could follow.

6:15
AM
Pulse

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market returns Sept 25-27 for Mid-Autumn celebration

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is back September 25 to 27 celebrating Mid-Autumn. Street food vendors, live performances on Somerset Street between Bronson and Bell — Friday 6pm...

5:39
AM
News Brief

Third missing man's remains found on Smiths Falls property as investigation continues

Lawrence Bertrim, missing since 2022, is the third person located on a rural Kelly Jordan Road property. Police have not determined his cause of death.

3:30
AM
Tonight

Mississippi Mud Monsters at Ottawa Titans

Ottawa Stadium