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Wednesday · Sep 30, 2026

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11:51
PM
Pulse

Mayoral race signs sparse across Ottawa this election cycle

Locals are noticing way fewer campaign signs for mayor this municipal election compared to past years. Folks on Reddit wondering what's different about this race.

11:06
PM
Pulse

Pop-up exhibit marks 150 years of the Indian Act in Ottawa

There's a pop-up exhibition in Ottawa right now examining 150 years of the Indian Act. The display unpacks the legislation's history and ongoing impact.

10:21
PM
Pulse

Parliament Hill concept images reveal future Centre Block design

Concept renderings showing what Centre Block could look like after its rebuild are circulating on social media. Parliament Hill's most iconic building is getting reimagined.

9:36
PM
News Brief

Ottawa drone manufacturers showcase defence tech at GCXpo; Robotics Centre producing 10,000 units monthly

About 100 exhibitors and 1,600 government officials and investors gathered Tuesday at Area X.O to view unmanned systems and autonomous technology.

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Martin Boys with Special Guests

Rum Runners

7:53
PM
News Brief

Ottawa tech firm Trellis establishes U.S. entity to shield business from tariffs and trade uncertainty

The Amazon advertising software company, which handles 85 per cent of its business south of the border, is setting up shop in New York to protect American customers from...

7:30
PM
Tonight

Surf Hat, Absolute Losers

The 27 Club

7:08
PM
Pulse

Rental warning: 163 Rochester St building

heads up before renting at 163 Rochester St or 165 Rochester St next door — the second-floor unit's occupied by someone with severe mental health challenges, police say....

7:00
PM
Tonight

Gogol Bordello

History Ottawa

7:00
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa

St Laurent Shopping Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Cavalry FC at Atletico Ottawa

The Arena at TD Place

7:00
PM
Tonight

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

The Stadium at TD Place

5:38
PM
News Brief

Ottawa Senators defence facing shortages as Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub sidelined before season opener

Sanderson sat out Wednesday practice after leaving Saturday's preseason game for precautionary reasons. The Senators must finalize their 23-man roster by Monday.

5:30
PM
Tonight

Women, Truth & Reconciliation

National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

3:01
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Pulse

Seagull tangled near Hunt Club transitway entrance needs help

seagull spotted tangled up near Hunt Club transitway entrance on the north side (45.351073, -75.653299) — was frantically struggling but stopped moving when someone checked...

2:25
PM
Pulse

Voters getting unsolicited campaign emails from Sutcliffe's campaign

Ottawa residents are reporting unwanted emails from Sutcliffe's campaign — others seeing the same thing in your inbox?

1:49
PM
Pulse

Bag spotted on O-Train Route 1 toward Blair

there's a bag on the O-Train heading east to Blair around 10:35 — transit ops are aware.

12:37
PM
News Brief

Algonquin artists design benches for Sherbourne LRT station, rooted in Indigenous teachings

Two Algonquin Anishinaabe artists have created benches for Byron Linear Tramway Park featuring the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the resilience of the sturgeon.

7:37
AM
Pulse

Swimming lesson registration lottery stresses parents again

Mayor Sutcliffe promised improvements to the annual crush for swim lesson spots, but his solution—barring 1.5% of registrants—sounds like triage. Parents in other cities just...

6:37
AM
Neighborhoods

Stittsville facing 1,000 new homes annually; Ward 6 candidates split on infrastructure timing

Nine candidates proposed different approaches to managing Stittsville's rapid growth, from holding provisions on permits to demanding LRT takeover by the province.

5:37
AM
News Brief

Language-rights activist loses appeal over Parliament Hill construction signs

Federal Court of Appeal upheld dismissal of Michel Thibodeau's bid for damages, finding his language rights were violated but remedies inappropriate.

12:01
AM
Pulse

Jury duty email raising red flags

Someone got a jury duty email from ottawajuryinfo@ontario.ca but never received a notice in the mail, so they're wondering if it's legit or a scam. No word yet on whether that...