Monday · Sep 7, 2026
Chez Lucien's expansion is open on Dalhousie
Chez Lucien's expansion is open. The new side off Dalhousie (where Ma Cuisine used to be) is way bigger — main floor bathroom, kitchen on the main level, natural light...
Most cyclists on the river paths aren't using bells
Bike bells are basically a myth on the river paths right now. One bell heard in two days of riding on multi-use paths—only theirs. Pedestrians and dogs can't hear you coming....
Someone wants to know water temperature at Britannia Beach today
r/ottawa's asking if the water at Britannia and other beaches is warm enough for swimming right now, or still too cold. No one's chimed in with current readings yet.
Local vendors want flea markets to rotate their booth lineups more
r/ottawa's calling out 613Flea, Vegans Who Snack, and Parkdale Night Market for featuring the same vendors every time. People love the events and want to support local artists,...
Parent looking for archery lessons for 6-year-olds in Ottawa
r/ottawa is crowdsourcing right now — someone's looking for archery options for their 6-year-old but every club, lesson, and camp they've found is geared toward older kids. If...
Someone saw people carrying spray-painted furniture downtown this morning
Two groups spotted downtown around 10:30 this morning carrying spray-painted recliners and a love seat, all with signatures and graffiti. Blue and white shirts with the same...
Mosquitoes swarming Ottawa more than usual this September
people saying mosquitoes are out in force right now — more than usual this time of year. early fall usually means fewer bugs, so something's different.
12-hour waits at CHEO for button battery emergencies
parents at CHEO reporting 12-hour waits to find out if their kids swallowed button batteries. one parent waiting with a 2-year-old says they got no word on whether the X-ray...
Big Rig restaurant sign up at former D'Arcy McGee's in Kanata
Big Rig sign just went up on the building that used to be D'Arcy McGee's in Kanata. new spot coming soon.
Coyote spotted near Jeanne d'Arc bridge in Orléans
healthy-looking coyote sighted on the Jeanne d'Arc bridge heading into the greenspace beside the O-train stop in Orléans. if you've got small dogs or cats in the area, keep an eye out.
Ottawa-based lawyer documents how Canada keeps secrets other democracies share
Matt Malone's new book argues Canada lags peer nations on government transparency, as federal reforms face criticism from access-to-information experts.
