Wednesday · Sep 16, 2026
Route 30 running single bus at peak hour, overcrowded commutes
Route 30 bus showed up with just one bus during peak rush hour — it's supposed to run doubles. Bus was 15 minutes late and packed. OC Transpo had posters up about it the whole ride.
Sutcliffe commits to 2.5% tax hike cap for 2 years
Mark Sutcliffe promises a 2.5% property tax hike ceiling for the next two years, while other mayoral candidates are holding back on concrete numbers.
Painted parking spaces on Bronson Avenue baffle local drivers
So the City of Ottawa painted parking spaces on Bronson Avenue in the Glebe and everyone's confused why — the street's already narrow and packed with traffic. Rarely sees...
Another e-scooter rider hit by car at Kakulu and Castlefrank
E-scooter rider hit by a car at Kakulu and Castlefrank. That's the second incident like this in a short stretch. Be careful out there if you're riding.
Tinariwen
Bronson Centre
Opal In Sky W/ Filth, Feels Like Home, the Drafted, Shoot the Messenge
Rum Runners
Come From Away - Nepean
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Rideau Centre gets Pottery Barn and West Elm, one major tenant still unknown
Pottery Barn and West Elm both confirmed for the Rideau Centre, but the big space opposite Taylor and Colt is still a mystery. That plot's going to be huge — anyone know what's...
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Men's 5th to 8th
Carleton University Raven's Nest
Stabbing at Brothers Shawarma on Carling, police on scene
Stabbing reported at Brothers Shawarma on Carling this evening. Police have closed one lane and are working the scene. Avoid the area and keep it respectful.
Barrhaven physiotherapist charged with two counts of sexual assault
Bharat Sekhri, 42, faces charges involving patient allegations at Pro Physio & Sports Medicine Centres. Police warn more victims may come forward.
Ek Bar, Toronto restaurateur's only Ottawa location, closing by month-end
Hemant Bhagwani's upscale Preston Street restaurant will shutter after opening spring 2025. Owner cites distance, declining traffic since FIFA began.
CityFolk Festival
RA Centre
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Men's 5th to 8th
Carleton University Raven's Nest
Eastbound 417 lane reduction between Carling, Rochester stalled
eastbound 417 between Carling and Rochester has a lane reduction that's been sitting idle — no work happening for the past couple weeks even though construction crews were out...
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Men's 9th to 16th
Carleton University Raven's Nest
Ottawa's 113-day warm streak ends, ranks third all-time
ottawa just hit a wild weather milestone — 113 consecutive days with max temps of 18°C or higher ended yesterday when it dropped to 17.7°C. we came in third place all-time,...
Vintage warbirds doing low pass over Ottawa Airport today
vintage warbirds — a P51, Spitfire and Hurricane — are flying low over Ottawa Airport around noon today. they're warming up for the Gatineau air show starting Friday. watch the skies.
Chainsmoker Urban BBQ opens in Kanata with halal slow-smoked meats and loaded sides
Ottawa's third halal barbecue joint brings the chain's boldly sauced ribs and brisket to a 64-seat strip-mall location with overnight-smoked meats.
Three mayoral candidates pitch transit and housing plans at student debate, Sutcliffe absent
More than 300 students at Carleton heard competing visions on OC Transpo fares and affordable housing, while the incumbent cited scheduling conflicts.
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Women's 9th to 12t
Carleton University Raven's Nest
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Day 8 Pass
The Arena at TD Place
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Men's 9th to 16th
Carleton University Raven's Nest
Ottawa Citizen digs into man vs. bear wrestling trial
Ottawa Citizen just published a deep dive on a wild historical trial that settled whether a man actually outwrestled a bear. Worth the read.
City Folk fest tickets available
Someone's selling two tickets for City Folk tomorrow night plus a full festival pass. Health issues forced them to cancel. DM for offers.
Student mayoral debate at Carleton tonight
CKCU, CUSA and Uourbanism are hosting a live mayoral debate tonight at Carleton with video stream and VOD available. Isilive is providing the technical setup.
Defence accelerator at Area X.O Killaloe near Ottawa showcases drone and uncrewed systems technology
The RED COBALT event in August connected roughly 200 defence personnel with over 20 Canadian companies developing drones and uncrewed ground vehicles at the new facility north...
Free repair café in Orleans this Saturday
Fix Café is hosting a free repair event in Orleans on Saturday where volunteers help you mend clothes, electronics, and household items instead of tossing them.
Ethiopian embassy residence at Island Park faces demolition or heritage designation
The 1927 Georgian Revival house at 575 Island Park Crescent has been vacant for years; the embassy seeks demolition on cost grounds while the city argues it meets heritage criteria.
