Thursday · Sep 3, 2026
O-Train briefly down both directions Thursday afternoon
the O-Train stopped moving in both directions mid-afternoon Thursday but got rolling again. both east and west lines were back up by 3:56 PM — no word yet on what caused the hold.
Road workers warn drivers: breaching construction barriers could get you charges
road workers say drivers have busted through barriers twice this week alone — once today — despite cones and signs. driving through an active construction site violates the...
NCC trails stay dry: boardwalk spots win the vote
someone asked which NCC trails have the most boardwalk for avoiding mud and the consensus is real — apparently there are spots where you won't sink. reddit's got the full...
McMillan advertising agency closes after 30-year run and failed merger with U.S. firm
Once Ottawa's largest ad agency, McMillan declared bankruptcy July 31 with just 10 employees, two years after being acquired by New Jersey-based S3 Agency in hopes of a turnaround.
Titanique - Gatineau
Theatre du Casino du Lac Leamy
Titanique, la parodie musicale avec des chansons de Céline Dion
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy
Someone's thinking about launching a pet chauffeur service
A Reddit user is asking whether Ottawa would use a local pet chauffeur—picking up and dropping off pets for grooming, daycare, vet appointments, medication, and food runs....
RA Recreation just shut down the chess club
RA Recreation terminated the Chess Club after a review of participation, finances, and how well it fit the RA Club Model. The club described itself as one of the oldest and...
Dutch central bank moved 7.35 tonnes of gold out of Ottawa
The Dutch central bank quietly removed 7.35 metric tonnes of gold from Ottawa and shifted it to London as part of a "crisis preparedness" move, according to reports. Gold was...
Two suspects in Perth park murder upgraded to first-degree charges
Joseph Madore and Brayton Kennedy, wanted in the April killing of Christo Allison Richards, face first-degree murder warrants as Ontario Provincial Police continue pursuit.
Broken OC Transpo fare readers cost city up to $960,000 in lost revenue
Malfunctioning fare readers on OC Transpo buses are bleeding the system of money. The city estimates losses up to $960,000 from fare evasion and missed payment captures due to...
Ottawa projects $11.16 million year-end surplus despite $38.59 million midyear deficit
The city is forecasting a healthy finish to 2026 even though it was deeply in the red halfway through the year. Heavy snow and labour-market pressures created a $38.59 million...
Dog hit by van near Leone's K9 Lounge on Scott Street
An unleashed dog from Leone's K9 Lounge on Scott Street bolted into traffic and was hit by a blue minivan that drove off. Pedestrians ran into the street to help. OC Transpo...
Person killed after being struck by OC Transpo bus on Highway 417
A pedestrian died Wednesday night near Parkdale Avenue after being hit by an out-of-service OC Transpo bus. Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Neuro Ride cycling event coming October 3 to support brain health
Julie Hutsebaut, a local ex-pro cyclist and TBI survivor, is running a road ride Saturday, October 3 from Hammond Golf Club (about 35 min east). Long route 62.8 km, short route...
Downtown Ottawa elevators failing repeatedly, LRT power fluctuations to blame
Multiple buildings downtown are dealing with daily elevator outages — turns out the Light Rail Transit system is causing electrical power fluctuations that mess with sensitive...
Heavy fog rolling through Ottawa right now
Fog so thick the cameras can't even catch it — locals say it looks way eerier in person. Halloween vibes showing up early.
Two drivers suffer serious injuries in single-vehicle collisions across Ottawa
An SUV rolled into a ditch near Cedarview Road early Wednesday; a second vehicle hit a rock formation on Panmere Road later that day. Both drivers were hospitalized.
Trois-Rivieres Aigles at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium
Weekly grocery deals: cantaloupes $1.88 at FreshCo, eggs under 25 cents at some spots
This week's best grocery bargains in Ottawa: Country Harvest bread $2.45/loaf, cantaloupes hitting $1.88 at FreshCo, eggs as low as 23 cents each at FreshCo (30-pack for...
