Thursday · Oct 8, 2026
Megabus cancels Ottawa-Toronto route the night before Thanksgiving with no warning
Megabus cancelled its 6 p.m. Ottawa-to-Toronto run tomorrow with one hour's notice at 5 p.m. — the night before Thanksgiving when every other bus is sold out and VIA Rail is...
It's time for the annual crow roost in Alta Vista
The massive annual crow roost is happening in Alta Vista again. Hundreds of crows gathering as the season shifts — it's a wild thing to witness if you're in the neighbourhood.
Nearly 150 women say they were assaulted by 36 different massage therapists at Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea
Nearly 150 women have come forward saying they were assaulted by 36 different massage therapists at Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea. Serious allegations emerging against the...
Treasury Board president says he was unaware of pest problems in federal buildings
Rats, bed bugs and bats have been reported for years in 48 Ottawa-area federal buildings. The Treasury Board president said Wednesday he's just learning about it.
Tyler Shaw & Friends presented by Capital Music Week
The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
Something's ripping off pigeon wings downtown
Someone spotted four ripped-off pigeon wings (maybe one seagull) at different downtown locations over four days. Not cut — ripped. What could be doing this?
Danny Bhoy
Bronson Centre
Danny Bhoy
The Bronson
Begonia Ticket
Babs Asper Theatre
Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators
Canadian Tire Centre
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
Josh Thomas
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Free health fair helps Ottawa seniors connect with local support services
A health fair is bringing Ottawa seniors and caregivers together with local supports in one place. Free to attend — check details for date and location.
Sandy Hill break-and-enters under investigation
Ottawa police are looking to identify a suspect in a series of break-and-enters in Sandy Hill. Anyone with info should contact the police.
O-Train riders skipping basic exit-before-entry etiquette
People on the O-Train aren't letting passengers exit before boarding. Someone who's lived around the world says Ottawa's the only city that hasn't figured out basic train...
Cold weather clothing drop & swap Saturday Oct 10
Cold weather clothing drop and swap happening Saturday October 10th from 10am to 2pm. Bring stuff you've outgrown or don't wear anymore, grab what you need. No money changes hands.
Zen Bowl brings Shanghai soup dumplings and pan-fried buns to Centretown
Jenny and Philip Wang opened their Gladstone Avenue takeout in late July, outsourcing dim sum but making Shanghainese specialties in-house — particularly exceptional buns that...
RCMP investigating hateful emails targeting Ottawa's Muslim schools and centres
Ottawa police increased presence around affected locations as investigators seek information from the public on threats sent between Sept. 20 and Oct. 6.
Grocery prices this week: cabbage 49¢/lb at Farm Boy, eggs $7.99/30-pack at FreshCo
Weekly grocery sales for Oct 8–14: grapes lowest at $1.37/lb (Super C), milk holding at $4.98 for 4L (Independent, Loblaws), turkey $1.99/lb, pie pumpkins $1.49 at No Frills.
Ward 14 candidates meet at highjinx Friday
All Ward 14 City Council candidates are answering questions at highjinx this Friday, October 9th at 12:30pm. Community's invited.
CHEO launches Beacon AI tool to sort emergency cases and cut wait times
New digital screening asks questions on arrival and routes low-acuity patients to on-site urgent care, part of a 19-tool AI suite at the children's hospital.
Senators return to Canadian Tire Centre for home opener against Philadelphia Flyers
The team takes on the Flyers on Thursday, October 8, after three games in four days to start the season. New fan spaces won't be ready due to construction delays.
