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Wednesday · Sep 9, 2026

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11:29
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News Brief

PSAC places Canada Employment and Immigration Union into trusteeship

The decision affects 32,000 CEIU members. PSAC said concerns about governance and fiduciary operations prompted the move—the third component union taken under its control in...

10:53
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Pulse

Why Barrhaven can't seem to land trendy restaurants like downtown has

Reddit thread asking why Barrhaven stays mostly chains and pubs while downtown has spots like the Belmont, Pizza Nerds, Whalesbone, and Supply and Demand. A few gems exist in...

9:41
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News Brief

Colonnade BridgePort files for 1,203-unit development near Blair O-Train Station

The developer's subdivision application proposes five towers ranging from 12 to 30 storeys at 2000 City Park Drive. The project will span 5 to 15 years, with the 16-storey...

8:07
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OC Transpo Line 2 seeing delays today

OC Transpo Line 2 is running delays today — not major ones but worth leaving earlier if you're counting on that route.

7:31
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Lost bird spotted near Rideau Canal downtown

Someone spotted a bird they think is somebody's pet near the Rideau Canal this morning — if you're missing a bird, it might still be in the area.

7:30
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Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Ottawa

National Arts Centre

7:30
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Tonight

The Great Gatsby (Touring)

National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

7:00
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Tonight

KALEO

History Ottawa

7:00
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Tonight

Jon Spencer

The Bronson

7:00
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Tonight

Jim Hensons Labyrinth - In Concert - Ottawa

Algonquin Commons Theatre

6:55
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City's safe access zone list has invalid addresses

City's new safe access zone list has typos that could make the restrictions unenforceable — three addresses are clearly wrong and a fourth is at a federal building the bylaw...

6:45
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2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Men's GER vs IRI

Carleton University Raven's Nest

5:43
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News Brief

Ottawa councillor brings motion to rename Trump Avenue, citing embarrassment

River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington introduced a notice of motion Tuesday to rename the Central Park street, which will be debated at council on September 23.

4:30
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2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Women's FRA vs USA

Carleton University Raven's Nest

3:11
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News Brief

Emmy-nominated TV editor Tracy Bacenas beats rare pelvic cancer with custom 3D implant at Ottawa Hospital

A Survivor and Amazing Race editor treated for chondrosarcoma underwent a 16-hour surgery in February with a silver-coated implant designed specifically to her anatomy.

2:41
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News Brief

25-year-old man found dead in Ottawa River near Britannia Beach

Police responded after reports a man entered the water and didn't resurface on Monday evening. No foul play is suspected.

2:15
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2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Women's NED vs ALG

Carleton University Raven's Nest

2:11
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Fallowfield Road crash kills one, shuts intersection

head-on collision early this morning on Fallowfield near Old Richmond left one dead and another in critical condition. road's back open but police still want witnesses.

1:41
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News Brief

Five Carleton researchers elected to Royal Society of Canada's 2026 Class

Two Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences scholars named Fellows; three researchers from science and humanities named College Members in the nation's top academic honour.

1:11
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OC Transpo ridership down for seven straight months

transit's been taking a hit — fewer people on buses and the O-Train for seven months running. something's shifting in how the city's getting around.

12:41
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News Brief

One dead in head-on crash on Fallowfield Road in Ottawa's west end

A man in his 20s was killed and a second driver taken to hospital in critical condition after the collision early Wednesday. Police are asking for witnesses.

12:00
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2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Women's GER vs JPN

Carleton University Raven's Nest

9:45
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Tonight

2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Women's CHN vs AUS

Carleton University Raven's Nest

9:30
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Tonight

2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Day 1 Pass

The Arena at TD Place

7:55
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Good Nature Cannabis on Merivale Road under new management

Good Nature Cannabis on Merivale Road is under new management. Regulars are curious what changed and whether the friendly staff and good strain selection will stay.

7:10
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Five Guys at Trainyards has closed

Five Guys at Trainyards is closed. Locals are wondering what will replace it.

6:25
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Titans baseball playoffs start Thursday at the stadium

Ottawa Titans playoff run is officially underway. Playoffs start Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at Ottawa Stadium. Go Titans.

5:40
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News Brief

Correctional officer charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, breach of trust

Mcintyre Render, 27, faces multiple charges linked to his duties at an Ottawa-area facility. He's no longer employed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.