Sunday · Oct 4, 2026
Fall colours and geese on NCC trails
An NCC trail was pure fall vibes Sunday — cloudy, quiet, with geese honking overhead. If you've been meaning to get outside, today's the day before the weather shifts.
Peak fall colours at Gatineau Park
Peak fall colours are hitting Gatineau Park right now. A 5-minute walk from the P8 parking lot gets you to a pond spot with full foliage reflection — perfect for a Sunday hike.
Gee-Gees beat Ravens at Panda Game
Gee-Gees beat the Ravens 35–32 at the Panda Game in great fall weather. Stand-out performances from Elijah Barnes, Devaughan Blackwood, and Souleymane Camara.
Atavista, Trollwar, Flidais, Hindered Vision
Rum Runners
One World Bazaar at Mitch Owen's Road drawing interest
One World Bazaar at 6110 Mitch Owen's Road is getting buzz for its selection and cause. People are calling it a great time if you're in the area.
Quicksand and Fucked Up (19+)
Overflow Brewing Company
Quicksand, Fucked Up, Worlds Worst
Overflow Brewing Co.
Book launch: Canada in the Age of Rum at RSC Walter House
Book launch Tuesday night: Canada in the Age of Rum with historian Allan Greer at RSC Walter House, 282 Somerset St. W., 5 to 7 p.m. Greer's talking colonial history, then...
Sawyer Hill
Club Saw - Ottawa
Modest Mouse
History Ottawa
Sawyer Hill - Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy World Tour
Club SAW
Paeezgan 2026
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Second Cup at the General Hospital permanently closed
Second Cup location at the General Hospital has closed permanently. Friend of a poster currently in the hospital confirmed it shut down after closing early Thursday afternoon.
Ricky Kej Celebrating GANDHI through Music
The Bronson
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
Mail-in ballot postal code mismatch causing confusion for Ottawa voters
Someone noticed their mail-in ballot envelope says K1J 9Z9 but Elections Ottawa's website lists K1J 7S8. Ballots need to arrive by October 16 — if you spot this on yours, the...
Looking for an indoor walking or running track in Ottawa?
Someone on Reddit asked if Ottawa has any indoor tracks — says they're common out west but can't find one here. If you know of one, you've got an answer to give.
Contractors divided on frost-heave prevention during deep excavation
Local homeowner got quotes for a 9-foot excavation project and one contractor recommended laying rigid foam insulation both against the foundation AND on the bottom of the soil...
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
Ottawa traffic deaths climb to 26 in 2026; police warn of collisions involving pedestrians and motorcyclists
In just four weeks, the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit handled ten serious crashes resulting in six deaths. Contributing factors include speeding, impaired driving, and...
Panda Game - Carleton Ravens vs Ottawa Gee-Gees
TD Place Stadium - Ottawa
2026 PANDA GAME
The Stadium at TD Place
Why does Lansdowne dominate local conversation if it's just an outdoor mall?
New Ottawa resident wondering why Lansdowne gets so much city investment when it feels like an overpriced outdoor plaza with chain restaurants. The original development deal...
Things to do in Ottawa this week: October 4–10
John Cleese brings Monty Python legacy to the NAC; Pat Metheny and Christone Kingfish Ingram anchor a strong jazz and blues stretch; Danny Bhoy runs three nights at the Bronson.
US voters in Ottawa—ballots are going out, request yours now.
If you're a dual US-Canadian citizen or eligible US voter in the Ottawa area, ballots have started going out. You need to request one every calendar year to vote. Register or...
Sutcliffe's mayoral plan repeats the same road priorities twice.
Mark Sutcliffe's Mayoral Plan includes the 'Local Roads Strategy,' 'Fix Ottawa's 50 Worst Intersections,' and 'Half a Billion for Improving and Restoring our Roads' sections...
Senators beat Leafs 3-2 in opener, Sanderson leaves with injury
Thomas Chabot scores first goal as new captain; backup defenceman leaves after first period with lower-body injury as Ottawa looks to make playoffs for third straight spring.
