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Ontario expands free provincial park access for veterans to seven days a week
Starting July 20, veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members can visit Ontario Parks free every day, no longer limited to weekdays.
A Midsummer Night's Dream lands at Walter Baker Park in Stittsville July 21
A Company of Fools brings Shakespeare's comedy to life with '70s disco energy, ABBA-inspired costuming, and a pay-what-you-can format.
Kanata Theatre's 10-Minute Play Festival returns July 23–26 with seven original works
The 6th annual festival showcases emerging playwrights and directors in a pay-what-you-can format at the Ron Maislin Theatre.
City introduces yellow parking tickets July 28 with extended payment and review windows
Ottawa's new parking ticket system gives drivers 15 days to pay early amount instead of 7, and 45 days to pay the full fine instead of 30.
Bluesfest wraps strongest run in 32 years with 30,000-plus nights and consistent crowds
The festival's July 9–19 run benefited from pleasant weather and strong country lineup, drawing some of the biggest crowds in the...
Ottawa police crack down on car meets as noise complaints surge
A growing divide between genuine car enthusiasts and those seeking chaos has prompted increased patrols and enforcement of stunt-driving...
Door-to-door contractor scams targeting Ottawa homeowners, police warn
Ottawa Police remind residents to avoid high-pressure sales pitches for unsolicited home repairs. Residents often lose money when work...
Conan Gray tells Ottawa crowd 'I love you' after energetic Bluesfest performance
The 27-year-old Gen-Z pop icon delivered a lush, emotionally charged set to thousands of devoted fans at the RBC Main Stage on July 15.
Bluesfest Saturday lineup features Gwen Stefani, Shaggy, and Billie du Page on main stage
The RBC Stage opens with Billie du Page at 6 p.m., followed by Shaggy at 7:30 p.m. and Gwen Stefani closing at 9:30 p.m. at LeBreton Flats.
Ottawa Little Theatre's 'Appearing This Evening…' runs until August 1 at Bank Street venue
Original comedy-mystery written by local actor Anthony Keenleyside plays as a backstage love letter to community theatre, with chaos and...
Pat King faces new sentencing after Ontario appeals court overturns acquittal on intimidation
The 2022 convoy leader was convicted of five charges in February 2025 but acquitted on intimidation counts — until the province's top...
Ella Langley drew estimated 40,000 to Ottawa Bluesfest on Thursday night
The country music star's July 17 show was one of the rare occasions a Bluesfest performance has sold out in advance, drawing the...
