Wednesday · Sep 23, 2026
Seniors arrested at Parliament Hill climate protest
A group of seniors got arrested and charged with trespassing during a climate protest on Parliament Hill. Details are spreading on r/ottawa.
National accounting firm MNP expands eastern Ontario footprint with two Baker Tilly acquisitions
MNP acquired two Baker Tilly member firms with offices across eight eastern Ontario communities, bringing 25 partners and 200 team members into the firm effective September 21.
Bear spotted at Château Cartier
A bear showed up at Château Cartier today. Folks are posting about the encounter — definitely unusual for that area.
Institutional investors returning to Ottawa real estate, largest downtown office deal in three years
A CBRE executive says a surge of investment activity in the first eight months of 2026 signals growing confidence in the Ottawa market as larger institutional buyers prepare to...
Pavel Stroke, Fishmonger, glowveins
Rainbow Bistro
Two major seniors residence acquisitions reshape Ottawa's retirement housing market
Verve Senior Living acquired The Ravines in Nepean and will invest $20 million, while Sienna Senior Living paid $170.7 million for Stonemont On the Park.
City extended alcohol service hours coming Saturday
The city announced back in June that bars and restaurants would get extended alcohol service hours this coming Saturday. Looking for which spots are staying open late—details...
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Canadian Tire Centre
Man found guilty of dangerous driving in crossing guard's death
Xzander Wright, 19, convicted Wednesday in the March death of Peter Clark, 55, who was struck while holding a stop sign at Cedarview Road and Kennevale Drive in Barrhaven.
Free massage clinic looking for clients this fall
RMT students need people to volunteer for free treatments starting Oct 14—five sessions biweekly with the same therapist. Spots at 1:45 and 3:15. East end campus, on transit....
Ottawa Mission reports 'unprecedented need' as shelter reaches full capacity all year
The Mission's 2025-2026 impact report documents record meal distribution and year-round occupancy amid provincial closure of supervised consumption sites.
Kowloon Market gets unexpected visit from Ottawa firefighters mid-afternoon
Firetrucks and about five firefighters showed up at Kowloon Market on Wednesday afternoon, knocking on the shop window to reach anyone inside. No smoke observed, no word yet on...
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights streams IT'S ALIVE!!!™ tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights hosting IT'S ALIVE!!!™ at 6:30 p.m. EST tonight on Kick. Follow their Meetup, EventBrite, or any of their socials (Kick, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube) for...
War Amps key tag reunites lost fob with Britannia owner after six weeks
Someone's car key fob dropped in Britannia showed up six weeks later in a parcel from War Amps. A kind walker in the Castle area found it and dropped it in a mailbox — the...
Woman charged after SUV backs into Vanier barber shop, killing one
A 57-year-old faces impaired driving charges after a red SUV struck CuTzz Barber Salon on McArthur Avenue on Tuesday evening, resulting in one death and one serious injury.
Ora Cogan and Preloved live in Quyon October 1
Ora Cogan (Victoria, on Sacred Bones records) and Preloved (Ottawa, Lauren records) playing Studio Cimetiere in Quyon, Quebec October 1st. Small venue, solid lineup if you're...
Dune Rats playing 27 Club tonight
Australian garage surf skate punk band Dune Rats is at 27 Club tonight on a Canada tour. Someone on Reddit just gave away a spare ticket — but it's already claimed. If you want...
Ottawa chef Yannick La Salle advances to 2027 Canadian Culinary Championship
La Salle, who cooks for the Supreme Court of Canada, won Monday's regional qualifier at Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine on Elgin Street, beating four other top Ottawa chefs.
Preseason: Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators (Split Squad)
Canadian Tire Centre
Bay Ward candidate campaigns on transit fixes
Bay Ward transit candidate on the ballot with one message: let's fix the bus system. Tired of buses driving right past full stops.
