Monday · Sep 21, 2026
Ottawa Hospital caps involuntary layoffs at 17 after offering early retirement and freezing positions
The hospital announced this week that involuntary job cuts will total just 17 positions — 0.15% of its 13,000-person workforce — down from an April plan to cut 400 positions.
Someone's designing iconic Ottawa buildings out of LEGO
A local is planning to design Ottawa's most iconic buildings in LEGO, starting with Dunton Tower. Crowdsourcing which other buildings should make the cut — lots of suggestions...
Ottawa police increase presence at synagogues and Jewish community sites after Belleville shooting
A shooting outside a Belleville synagogue during Yom Kippur services has prompted Ottawa police to boost patrols in response to concerns from the local Jewish community.
Skyhawks parachute team demonstrated at Aero Gatineau on Sunday
The Canadian Armed Forces Skyhawks parachute demo team put on a show at Aero Gatineau Sunday. Saw some incredible shots of the jumps if you were out there.
Ottawa firefighters revive man found without vital signs in Lockhart Avenue fire
Firefighters restored pulse and breathing at scene of two-and-a-half storey apartment blaze Sunday evening. Three people treated; one transported in life-threatening condition.
Pints and Pawns: Weekly chess meetup Monday night
Weekly Monday night chess meetup #233 at the ClockTower Beechwood, 422 MacKay St, 8 p.m. All skill levels welcome, bring boards if you can. No cover, no minimum. Parking on...
Subhumans, Bad Waitress, B.A.L.M. Squad
The 27 Club
Snowbirds' final Canadian flypast was a show
The Snowbirds' knife-edge flypasts at Sunday's Aero Gatineau show were wild. Nine red-and-white Tutor jets put on their final Canadian air show performance.
Spilled concrete on Merivale near Colonnade
Concrete spilled across Merivale near Colonnade — a front end loader was driving around with a bucket load that didn't stay put. Watch for debris if you're headed that way.
Rural Ottawa resident planted 18 trees since 2020, frustrated by neighbours cutting healthy ones
someone planted 18 trees on their rural ottawa property since 2020 and theyre frustrated watching neighbours cut down healthy trees just because of leaves in the pool. theyre...
O-Train line 1 stalled Monday morning
train stalled on line 1 starting around 8:20 a.m. monday — if you're planning to take the o-train, expect delays or switch to another route
Firefighters rescue resident from Carlingwood apartment blaze, perform CPR
A resident pulled from a multi-unit fire on Lockhart Avenue regained vital signs after crews arrived within four minutes of the call Sunday evening.
City to fund accessible ramp project after non-profit goes on hiatus
The city is stepping up to fund an accessible ramp project after the non-profit leading it had to pause. Good news for accessibility in Ottawa.
Ottawa neighbourhood worried about teens smashing doors, damaging homes
Some Ottawa neighbourhoods are reporting a string of incidents where teens are smashing doors and damaging homes. Residents are concerned and looking for solutions.
Snowbirds delivered amazing performance today
The Snowbirds put on an incredible show in Ottawa. Folks all over the city were posting videos and photos — the timing, the formations, all of it was perfect.
