Tuesday · Sep 29, 2026
Power's out in Heron right now
No electricity across Heron at the moment — unclear if it's a widespread outage or localized issue. Check Hydro Ottawa's map if you're in the area.
A stunned bird on the deck: SafeWings not picking up
Someone found a stunned bird on their deck (likely flew into the window) and followed SafeWings' protocol to box it up in a dark quiet room, but now can't reach them or the...
Ten years after Abdirahman Abdi's death, advocates say police reform stalling
A coroner's inquest found Abdi's death a homicide in 2025. A coalition pushing for police reform says most of the 57 recommendations remain unimplemented.
Casual & Pep Love of Hieroglyphics with Asun Eastwood and Daniel Son + More
The 27 Club
Final Reel 2026 at Beechwood Cemetery on October 3
Capital Pop-Up Cinema's season finale is Oct. 3 at Beechwood Cemetery — ambient musician Nick Schofield performing live to a 1938 abstract film, then a Universal horror classic. Free.
Construction company fined $75,000 after worker injured in foundation-repair explosion
Above Water applied flammable adhesive in an unsecured, unventilated trench on Hadley Circle in August 2023. Worker was injured when vapours ignited.
O-Train held both directions at Lees
Both directions were held at Lees station for 5+ minutes this evening. A medical emergency caused the delay; eastbound service has resumed.
Thomas Chabot named Ottawa Senators captain for 2026-27 season
The 29-year-old defenceman becomes the franchise's 11th captain and first francophone to hold the role. Senators open season Saturday against Toronto.
Place d'Orleans O-Train station tour online
Full walkthrough of Place d'Orleans O-Train Station is up — filmed during the 2026 Open House as part of Ottawa 200. First official look at the completed Stage 2 LRT East...
Search continues for 85-year-old David Hobbs missing from Carling Avenue since Friday
Ottawa police are asking for public help locating David Hobbs, last seen near the 1000 block of Carling Ave. on Friday, September 25.
Presotea on Rideau shut down over unpaid rent
Presotea, which rebranded to Lazy Panda and was put up for sale a few months ago, is officially closed with $40,000 in unpaid rent and costs. It was one of the few downtown...
Flying Club fundraiser for cystic fibrosis Saturday
Ottawa Flying Club is doing a fly day Saturday Oct 3 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Twenty-minute flights for $45 a person — all proceeds go to CF Canada. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...
Ottawa Senators favoured to make playoffs at 62 per cent, oddsmakers say
MoneyPuck.com, HockeyStats.com, DraftKings and FanDuel differ on playoff odds, but most favour the Senators over rivals. Cup odds range from 1 to 4 per cent.
CRTC: Ottawa doesn't owe Videotron $300K for telecom relocation
The CRTC ruled the city doesn't have to reimburse Videotron roughly $300K for moving telecom infrastructure. Saves Ottawa some cash on infrastructure costs.
Federal return-to-office policy reshapes Ottawa mayor race, candidates say
Challengers argue federal workforce layoffs and hybrid-work mandates have bled into transit and affordability debates. Current mayor downplays the federal angle.
