Wednesday · Aug 26, 2026
Metro sourcing apples from Washington, not Canada
Grocery shopping at Metro? Check those apple stickers — most are from Washington State, not Canada. Not ideal if you're looking to buy local.
Councillor pushes to rename Trump Avenue
A River Ward councillor is making the case to rename Trump Avenue in Ottawa. Residents were divided on the idea before — turns out it's back on the table.
High-risk sex offender living in Ottawa with no release conditions
Aaron Gilpin, a violent offender with a history of sexual assault, has complete freedom in the community despite police warnings about his elevated risk to reoffend.
River Ward councillor pushing to rename Trump street
Councillor for River Ward's moving to change the name of a street currently named after Donald Trump. Can't wait to see how this one plays out.
Restaurants dealing with backlash over AI-generated menus
Some Ottawa restaurants are catching heat for using AI to write their menus instead of putting in the actual work. People are not happy about it.
Council backs data centre framework, stops short of moratorium on hyperscale facilities
City staff will develop new rules for assessing large data centre proposals by next year as council unanimously approves a middle-ground approach amid strain on the electricity grid.
City's data centre outlook draws weather questions
Nepean's been getting hit harder with wild weather lately, so the city's apparently looking to hire a meteorologist to figure out why. Guess we're about to find out if there's...
The Wiggles - Ottawa
The Arena at TD Place
Murder charge laid 3+ years after Granit Ahmeti killed on Farmers Way
Richard Micks, 48, of Georgian Bay arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the August 2023 shooting death of the 26-year-old tow truck driver.
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights streams tonight at 6:30 p.m.
OBWN's IT'S ALIVE!!!™ kicks off tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Kick. If you're into b-movies and live streaming with a crowd that gets the bit, this is your move.
The Wiggles - Ottawa
The Arena at TD Place
The Prescott, historic Little Italy bar, is for sale
The Prescott, a long-standing bar in Ottawa's Little Italy, is on the market. Reddit's lit up with people's memories of the spot and wondering what comes next for one of the...
OC Transpo gold parking permits: real spots or expensive lottery?
Someone on r/ottawa is asking the real question: if you buy a gold permit for an OC Transpo park & ride lot, can you actually count on getting a spot in the morning—or is it a...
Cyclist struck on Laurier Avenue near Bay Street, hospitalized with minor injuries
Ottawa police responded to a collision Wednesday morning involving a sedan and a cyclist in the biking lane near a parking garage.
Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 has surprisingly scenic summer views
Line 2 passes through fields, forests, and wetlands along the city's central and southern edges — open areas between neighbourhoods where you get river views and actual...
Electronics repair options for fine circuit work in Ottawa
Someone's looking for a repair shop that can resolder a chip on an old sound card with some corrosion — maybe just a reflow, maybe a full IC package replacement. If you know...
Ottawa and Gatineau mayors pledge economic co-operation
Ottawa and Gatineau mayors are pledging to work together on economic stuff amid U.S. tariff threats. Cross-river co-operation as a response to trade war pressure.
