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Wednesday · Sep 2, 2026

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11:31
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Looking for Lancia pasta in Ottawa? It's disappeared from every major grocery chain

If Lancia brand pasta was your staple, heads up: it's gone from Walmart, Metro, Sobeys, Superstore, No Frills, and independent grocers across Ottawa. Reddit's got people...

10:55
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Kanata express buses aren't running reliably; routing info all over the map

The new Kanata Express routes are ghost buses right now. Wednesday afternoon one didn't show up at all — GPS just said "comes in 24 hours" on Google and Bus Buddy. Meanwhile...

9:43
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News Brief

The Ottawa Hospital closes free overnight lodge for out-of-town cancer patients

As of August 21, the Maurice J. Grimes Lodge no longer houses cancer patients from beyond Ottawa, part of broader cuts affecting the hospital's workforce.

8:07
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Checking the voter list before the municipal election

People are finding out they're not on the voting list for this year's municipal election. Make sure your name's there and spread the word.

8:00
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Tonight

Titanique - Gatineau

Theatre du Casino du Lac Leamy

8:00
PM
Tonight

Titanique, la parodie musicale avec des chansons de Céline Dion

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy

7:31
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Papa Jack Popcorn holds down St. Laurent

Papa Jack Popcorn's been selling sweet and savoury flavours from the St. Laurent business park for over a decade. Chocolate drizzled caramel, Kaboom BBQ — single-serve or 1kg...

6:55
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News Brief

Two stabbed during dispute in Cumberland; two charged with assault

Police responded Aug. 28 to a disturbance on Peter Harkness Lane where two people suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds. Two Ottawa residents now face multiple...

6:19
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Ottawa's spinning restaurant memory

Ottawa once had a 360-degree rotating restaurant. Someone's digging up old photos.

5:43
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News Brief

Ottawa artist cancels Boston exhibit after U.S. tariff hits Canadian art

Michael Harrington, a full-time painter working 30 years, lost his U.S. market when the government imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian artwork effective Aug. 22.

2:53
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Centretown Community Association calls out Ottawa's return-to-office traffic plan

The Centretown Community Association is disappointed by the lack of consultation in Ottawa's RTO traffic plan, saying it'll lead to more congestion, road safety concerns, and...

2:08
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OC Transpo bus at full capacity during rush hour left rider stranded

Regular-sized bus showed up packed during morning rush on a busy route, couldn't fit another rider or an older passenger who needed a seat. Next bus wouldn't get the person to...

1:23
PM
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Man spotted watching kids at school bus stop on Lett street

Someone identified as Gilpin was seen standing on Lett street watching kids wait for and board a school bus. Parents asked what he was doing and he walked away. They called the...

7:37
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Ottawa Cat Show coming September 26–27

Ottawa Cat Show is happening September 26–27. If you're into cats, this is the weekend.

6:37
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Public feedback open for Ottawa's Eastern Bridge truck diversion project

Public feedback's open for the Eastern Bridge project — the one meant to divert trucks away from downtown. If you have thoughts on it, now's the time to weigh in.

5:37
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Pulse

Capital Pride 2026 photos now openly licensed on Flickr

157 photos from Capital Pride 2026 are up on Flickr, openly licensed for anyone to use. Stephen Downes uploaded a sample set and will add more next week.

3:30
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Tonight

Trois-Rivieres Aigles at Ottawa Titans

Ottawa Stadium