Reddit pulse / page 21
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Indoor cat escaped Monday night around 9 p.m. near Spencer and Gilchrist in Wellington West. She's likely hiding or skittish. Any leads welcome.
Found an injured bird on an evening walk. Wild Bird Care Centre is closed, but they may accept drop-offs in their lobby. Anyone know if that's still an option?
Bluesfest closer featured a drone show last night. Some viewers caught the display from as far as Bayview Station.
Knife attack reported outside the Salvation Army near Cumberland and George last night. Eight cop cars, an ambulance, and a fire truck on the scene.
Moving soon and need free boxes? Reddit thread getting solid suggestions on which downtown businesses keep boxes around and which are happy to give them away. Buy Nothing groups are solid too.
Found an orange cat in Chinatown near the Kelly Funeral Home — they followed someone home and seem way too friendly to be a stray. If it's yours or you know whose it is, hit them up.
Food Not Bombs is back at Dundonald on Sunday, July 26 between noon and 2pm. Free plate to eat, free naloxone with training from Ottawa Harm Reduction, free masks from Mask Bloc Ottawa. Come build community.
Someone met a kind Ottawa local at the airport around 4 a.m. on July 19 while waiting in line — he was flying to Vancouver — and never got his name. If that's you, check Reddit.
There was an out-of-control brush fire next to the Lett Ave bike path that's causing smoke damage to nearby homes. If you got photos, someone's friend needs them for an insurance claim.
warning for drivers on rideau near wurtemberg: someone's been deliberately scratching cars at red lights with a sharp object. mid-20s to early 30s, wearing a hoodie, white or light-skinned — happened in broad daylight. police need to know if you've seen this.
bike got stolen from sandy hill tuesday night while the owner was at bluesfest. locked on laurier, gone without a trace — they've got a police report and it's on bike index if you spot a 2012 norco storm around town.
people are already asking where to catch tomorrow's World Cup final in the downtown core. if you've got a bar that's got the game and good vibes, now's the time to post it.
paramedics responded to a call at the ByWard Market after someone was found with a laceration to the face. details are sparse but it happened early Sunday.
someone asked here for a barber who charges kids the same rate regardless of gender. reddit pointed to La Moda in Bells Corners — William was so good with their daughter during her first ever cut, she didn't cry. private back room, sensory toys, flat rate for all kids. no pink tax.
France vs England World Cup match is on today — what's the city's vibe? Drop your reasons in the thread.
Multiple gardens opening today for a free pollinator tour. Check out the Riverview Pollinator Garden near Knox Crescent, Trinity Community Garden at 480 Avalon Place, and Spruce Grove inside Balena Park. Also visiting sun and shade gardens on Drake-Dorion Path and residential gardens on Chomley Crescent, Devon Street, and Drake Avenue.
Someone's selling a Bluesfest ticket for Sunday, July 19th. Price negotiable—DM if interested.
Angine de Poitrine are playing Bluesfest right now and people in beer-branded cowboy hats are having a genuine culture shock. #angineforEurovision27
Beaverbrook and Hazeldean library branches now have food sharing stands for garden surplus. Drop off extra produce until September 20 during regular hours—everyone's welcome to share or take fresh veggies.
Found a white budgie with an injured wing—it's alert but banged up. Being taken to the OHS. If it's yours, check there.