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HighOnCity · The Ottawa Archive

Friday · Oct 2, 2026

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11:07
PM
Pulse

Pancho Villa's closed after 42 years

Pancho Villa wrapped up service on September 27th after more than four decades on the Ottawa dining scene. A neighbourhood staple gone.

9:37
PM
Pulse

Harvey's Bells Corners is now open

Harvey's just opened at Bells Corners. If you've been waiting for a location out that way, it's here now.

8:30
PM
Tonight

Stella Standingbear, Natasha Fisher

Rainbow Bistro

8:01
PM
News Brief

Ontario seeks feedback on legislation to restrict protests at key infrastructure

The Ford government is consulting on measures to prohibit obstruction of roadways, bridges, and community institutions like schools and places of worship.

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Martin Boys

The 27 Club

8:00
PM
Tonight

Tracy and Martina

Algonquin Commons Theatre

8:00
PM
Tonight

k.d. lang

National Arts Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Jesse Cook

Theatre du Casino du Lac Leamy

8:00
PM
Tonight

Jesse Cook

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy

8:00
PM
Tonight

Faber Drive

Rum Runners

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa

St Laurent Shopping Centre

7:25
PM
News Brief

O-Train east extension delayed to November as software issues emerge

Pre-trial running pushed back at least one month due to safety-critical software that requires reprogramming before testing can begin.

7:00
PM
Tonight

The Martin Boys

The 27 Club

7:00
PM
Tonight

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The Stadium at TD Place

7:00
PM
Tonight

Bring Me The Horizon with Motionless in White and The Plot in You

Canadian Tire Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Two Door Cinema Club with STRFKR

History Ottawa

7:00
PM
Tonight

Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa REDBLACKS

TD Place Stadium - Ottawa

6:49
PM
News Brief

Youth soccer coach charged with multiple sex offences against children

Raul San Martin Salas, 62, faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and exploitation. Police believe there may be additional victims in Ottawa.

6:13
PM
Pulse

Ottawa Charge 2026-27 schedule is out

Ottawa Charge just released their 2026-27 schedule. If you're following the basketball team this season, check it out.

5:37
PM
News Brief

Woman, 21, dies in hit-and-run collision on West Hunt Club Road

A motorcycle collided with a dark-coloured SUV that fled the scene Friday morning in south Ottawa. Police are seeking dashcam and surveillance footage.

3:01
PM
Pulse

Special advance voting smooth at City Hall

advance polling is live at city council and the process is quick — one voter reported it took just 5-7 minutes start to finish.

2:25
PM
Pulse

Bank of Canada strike enters day 100+

The Bank of Canada strike is past the 100-day mark with a large gathering at the location last week. Still ongoing with no immediate resolution.

1:49
PM
Pulse

Motorcyclist critically injured on West Hunt Club Road

Serious collision on West Hunt Club Road left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries. Avoid the area if heading that way.

1:13
PM
Pulse

Leiper unveils ByWard Market safety plan

Councillor Jeff Leiper has announced a plan to make the ByWard Market busier and safer. Locals discussing what it means for the area.

7:37
AM
News Brief

Ottawa MP Mona Fortier says no formal transition plan exists for laid-off federal public servants

Almost a year after promising a program to help public servants affected by federal cuts, the MP says there is no written plan in place.

6:37
AM
Pulse

Advance voting for Ottawa's municipal election runs through Saturday

Early voting is happening Oct. 1-4 at eight locations across the city — you can vote at any of them regardless of your ward. No lines reported, whole thing takes less than five minutes.

5:37
AM
News Brief

Dundas Manor faces crisis as 60% of frontline staff set to lose work permits

The only long-term care home in North and South Dundas is losing international nurses and support workers as federal immigration policy tightens.