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someone asking for french conversation courses in ottawa without spending bank or just following a textbook. if you're at that stuck level where you can't hold a real conversation, there's gotta be options better than alliance française.

A new study is proposing a major shift to Ottawa's city boundary to slow sprawl. It was getting discussion on r/ottawa after getting covered by CBC.

Ottawa Bad Movie Nights is streaming live at 6:30 p.m. — join them on Kick to watch It's Alive!!! and chat with the community. They're also live on YouTube, Twitch, and Meetup if that works better for you.

r/ottawa is asking residents about their experiences with basement flooding and mould restoration contractors. If you've dealt with flood cleanup this summer, the thread is collecting recommendations for reputable companies.

Someone's on a mission to find crisp rhubarb for strawberry-rhubarb pie today. FarmBoy keeps selling out, and other stores have been disappointing. Locals recommending where to actually find decent rhubarb in the city right now.

People south of Parliament reported feeling what seemed like building tremors Tuesday evening. Anyone else feel it? Still unclear what caused it.

Ottawa's only French-language palliative care residence is shutting down. Hospice Care Ottawa will close Maison de l'Est beds by October 31, affecting francophone patients needing end-of-life support.

Commuters grilled OC Transpo leadership at a customer session over service delays and reliability. The transit chief fielded tough questions as frustration with the O-Train keeps building.

Yesterday dumped 37.6mm of rain — the wettest July 28 since 1929. July's shaping up to be one of the rainiest months on record.

The feds rejected Billy Bishop airport expansion, and now Ontario's rethinking whether to back high-speed rail. Lots of questions about what's next for the rail corridor.

Ottawa police are keeping Berlin's recent attack in mind as Capital Pride prepares for its August event. Security review is already underway to keep the celebration safe.

Ottawa's had 118 Lyme disease cases so far this year—way down from over 400 in 2025. Still worth being tick-smart if you're in the West End or anywhere near tall grass.

Vanier Latin Fest is happening at HUB Vanier. Community celebrating culture with music, food, and local vibes.

Viral Quebec donut shop is now open in Ottawa. The spot's already drawing crowds from across the city.

O-Train East Extension testing is underway with empty trains running through the unopened line. Opening could be coming soon.

Seven-building development proposed at 1200 Baseline Road in the Skyline area. Mixed-use project adding density to the neighbourhood.

Gatineau police responded to Dollard-des-Ormeaux Street in Hull on July 28 to investigate a possible shooting. Just across the bridge from Ottawa.

Hospice Care Ottawa announced it's closing its residence beds at Maison de l'Est in the east end by October 31, a loss for francophones needing end-of-life care in the region.

OC Transpo is testing bright blue plastic seating with faux leather cushions on bus 4715 as part of a pilot project to replace fabric seats across the fleet.

This July will probably be Ottawa's rainiest month on record with more rain expected this week. Your sump pump might actually be earning its keep.