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Wednesday's got The Wiggles back at TD Place and some solid rock shows brewing for the weekend — here's what's worth your time.
Wednesday night's got family theatre and that's pretty much it — otherwise a quiet one.
Friday and Saturday bring country, soccer, and some proper metal — mix of sounds to match the mood.
Community centres are your free move on a regular Wednesday — most are open, no cover.
Skip the Wed quiet — Friday's your night with Luke Bryan's crowd or a nice dinner spot.
The Wiggles are your Wednesday win — afternoon or evening shows, both solid for the little ones.
It's 16°C and clear — decent evening for a walk or park time, won't last long as temps drop.
Thursday's got Cryptopsy at Rum Runners pushing past midnight — otherwise Wednesday's a snoozer.
A Good Samaritan used a jack to relieve pressure on a cyclist trapped under a vehicle at March and Carp roads Monday afternoon before emergency crews arrived.
The Protect Ontario Financing Program broadens eligibility to cover businesses hit by new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, in addition to those still subject to existing duties.
Nominations closed August 21 with 181 candidates certified for the mayoral, council and school board races. Advance voting opens next week.
The Ottawa property firm filed a site plan application to replace commercial suites in the 50-year-old building, citing a 50% vacancy rate and city incentives that waive parkland fees for conversions.
The Wiggles arrive for two shows at TD Place; Atlético Ottawa takes on Inter Toronto FC; a metal-heavy weekend fuels live music across the city.
Read the feature →The national food competition is doubling its chef lineup to mark its 20th anniversary. Marc Lepine of Atelier has been named to represent Ottawa alongside a qualifier from the city.
The former Katha chef is now serving elevated fried chicken at a 24-seat Somerset restaurant sourcing organic birds from 90 kilometres north of Montreal.
Chef Arup Jana's fine-dining restaurant opened shortly before COVID-19 and will serve its final dinner on August 22.
Drag The Archive, opening during Capital Pride week, displays photographs from the collections of photographer Philip Hannan and drag performer Peaches Latour, spanning the '70s through '90s.
The Juno Award winner and Officer of the Order of Canada discusses his influences—from John Martyn to Judy Collins—in a new 'Talking Albums' video.
After 11 days of intimate classical performances, the festival closed with Parker's solo programme and the Chamberfest Camerata's string-focused set honouring a late Juno-nominated composer.
Ottawa and Gatineau mayors are pledging to work together on economic stuff amid U.S. tariff threats. Cross-river co-operation as a response to trade war pressure.
The Debaters is taping Ottawa shows on new dates and at a different location — check r/ottawa for the exact updated details if you're thinking of getting tickets or showing up.
O-Train westbound completely down at Lyon — thousands of passengers stuck on platforms for 30+ minutes. Eastbound still running but everyone's getting switched to different trains. No replacement shuttle service offered yet.
The controversial Gladstone-Gilmour bikeway proposal goes to a city committee Thursday, August 27, for approval. Locals have been debating this one for months.
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