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Thursday · Oct 22, 2026

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11:25
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Ottawa school enrollment dropping this fall

Fewer kids are showing up to Ottawa's public schools this year. Parents are talking about it on Reddit — worth watching what the school board says next.

10:49
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News Brief

Senators beat Panthers 5–1 as Tkachuk scores in emotional return to Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa's former captain, was heavily booed and had jerseys thrown on ice as the Senators dominated their ex-leader's Florida team Wednesday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

10:13
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Foodwise program gaining traction on r/ottawa

People are sharing info about the Foodwise program on Reddit — looks like a resource more residents should know about. Check r/ottawa for details.

9:37
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News Brief

Ullmark placed on injured reserve; Senators turn to Ersson with three-game minimum absence

Ottawa's red-hot goaltender Linus Ullmark sustained a lower-body strain stopping a shot from Brady Tkachuk Wednesday night. Coach Travis Green estimates he'll miss 7–14 days.

8:30
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Tonight

Bella Rosa: Off the Record

Rum Runners

8:00
PM
Tonight

Varsity Basketball: 2026-2027 Season Tickets

Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre

7:30
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Tonight

Jimmy Carr

The Arena at TD Place

7:07
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someone's looking for bumpy pumpkins around centretown

person on r/ottawa trying to find warty or bumpy pumpkins around centretown — checked farm boy and massine's with no luck. trying to make a gift happen, so if you've spotted...

7:00
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Tonight

Jonathan Van Ness (18+)

Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

7:00
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Tonight

Jonathan Van Ness

Bronson Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Kyla Cobbler

Algonquin Commons Theatre

7:00
PM
Tonight

MIKE.

History Ottawa

7:00
PM
Tonight

Jonathan Van Ness - Hot & Healed Comedy Tour

The Bronson

7:00
PM
Tonight

San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators

Canadian Tire Centre

5:37
PM
News Brief

Ottawa man charged in $7 million Bell Canada phone theft and extortion scheme

A 45-year-old Ottawa resident was arrested Thursday after a three-year investigation into the theft of thousands of mobile phones from Bell Canada, with losses exceeding $7 million.

2:52
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Metergy billing issues downtown

Metergy hit a meter-data glitch in mid-September and paused billing while they fixed it. Now residents are getting huge back-charge bills—one downtown tenant just got hit with...

2:07
PM
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Mail-in ballot delays for Oct 26 election

Nearly half of mail-in ballots for Ottawa's October 26 municipal election didn't arrive on time, the City of Ottawa says. If you voted by mail and haven't heard anything, check...

1:22
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Wife's birthday planning

Looking for memorable birthday ideas for your wife? A local parent just got advice from the community on what worked for their partner — Turkish glass lamp-making, Cirque du...

8:02
AM
News Brief

Ottawa mayoral race tightens sharply as Sutcliffe's June lead collapses from 29 points to 7

A new Quorus poll shows Mark Sutcliffe at 28% support among all voters, with Jeff Leiper at 24%. One-third of voters remain undecided heading into Monday's election.

7:26
AM
News Brief

Ottawa police release video of fatal hit-and-run driver, urging suspect to turn themselves in

A 21-year-old Carleton University biology student was killed on October 2 at Merivale and Hunt Club roads. Police are seeking a dark-coloured Ford Escape with front-end damage.

6:50
AM
News Brief

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Greenbank Road in Barrhaven

An adult pedestrian was declared dead at the scene Wednesday evening near Cambrian Road. It marks the fifth collision in Ottawa since Tuesday.

6:14
AM
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Royal Ottawa recruiting for PTSD and Brainspotting Therapy research study

Researchers at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre are recruiting adults 18–65 for a study on Brainspotting Therapy and PTSD. People with PTSD commit to two EEG sessions, six...

5:38
AM
News Brief

Inside Sutcliffe's campaign week: the incumbent stays quiet, lets others do the talking

A week shadowing the mayor's campaign reveals a candidate who listens more than speaks, navigating a narrowed race as challengers compete to consolidate the anti-incumbent vote.

12:02
AM
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Pineview home baker selling weekly treat boxes while finishing cookbook

Someone in Pineview is selling weekly boxes of homemade muffins, cookies, bread, squares and brownies while recipe-testing for a cookbook. Pickup only, opt in or out each week...