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Monday · Oct 19, 2026

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11:52
PM
Pulse

C4 Wrestling losing Preston Event Centre home after November 27

C4 Wrestling's been at Preston Event Centre for years, but they're getting forced out after November 27 and need help finding a new venue that works for the program. Anyone...

11:07
PM
News Brief

McKenney endorses Leiper for Ottawa mayor, snubbing Saravanamuttoo

MPP Catherine McKenney backed longtime city councillor Jeff Leiper over Neil Saravanamuttoo, her former campaign adviser and co-founder of a non-profit they started together.

10:22
PM
Pulse

Crossing guards reporting uptick in reckless driving near Ottawa schools

Crossing guards across Ottawa are seeing more dangerous driving behaviour around schools — speeding, not stopping for pedestrians, the usual near-school chaos but worse. If...

9:37
PM
News Brief

Ontario freezes OSAP funding to private career colleges; students caught mid-studies

26 Ottawa students enrolled at private career colleges face immediate financial crisis after province suspended student aid, citing fraud concerns.

8:08
PM
Pulse

Evil Dead: The Musical lands at two Ottawa venues this week

Evil Dead: The Musical by Lost Baggage production opens Thursday with 8 shows across two Ottawa locations—but heads up, three are already sold out. mature themes, not for kids....

7:38
PM
Pulse

Donna Dickson hosting AMA for Ward 10 council race Thursday

Donna Dickson, running for city council in Ward 10 (Gloucester-Southgate), is hosting an ask-me-anything on Reddit Thursday, October 22 from noon to 4pm. all questions welcome,...

7:08
PM
News Brief

Ottawa municipal election is one week away; unofficial results expected within 2.5 hours of polls closing

Voting day is October 26. Advance voting closed October 16. Fourteen mayoral candidates are competing for the city's top job; elected officials will serve the 2026-2030 term.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Menopause The Musical

Algonquin Commons Theatre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Vincent Neil Emerson

Rum Runners

6:38
PM
Pulse

Netflix Below container spotted on Whalesbone Elgin

someone just saw a Netflix/Below container doing set dressing on Whalesbone Elgin with trucks everywhere. unclear if it's a promo or new season filming, but the city's buzzing about it.

6:08
PM
Neighborhoods

Suspicious fire damages Barrhaven home early Saturday; arson unit investigating

Fire broke out at 2:43 a.m. on Moonbeam Street in the Jockvale community, causing substantial damage to a single-family home. No injuries reported.

5:38
PM
News Brief

Ottawa police traffic blitz nets 41 charges in south-end suburbs over one weekend

Officers stopped more than 40 vehicles in Barrhaven, Findlay Creek, and Riverside South on October 16-17, citing distracted driving, cannabis infractions, and equipment violations.

12:17
PM
Pulse

Weekly chess meetup tonight at ClockTower Beechwood

Weekly chess meetup #236 is tonight at 8pm at ClockTower Beechwood on MacKay Street. All skill levels welcome, no cover charge, and they usually get around 10 people. Bring...

5:17
AM
Pulse

Thundercat's Wednesday show—someone's looking for company

28-year-old looking for a concert buddy at Thundercat Wednesday. Got gifted a single ticket, super chill vibes. If you're going, hit the Reddit thread.