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Skies aren't cooperating — Star Party's cancelled for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 due to poor weather. Rescheduled for Friday, July 24 (primary) or Saturday, July 25 (backup). Keep the telescope ready.

Lucy, Royel Otis, and Koko Love killed it at Bluesfest last night on the RBC Stage. Lucy tried speaking French and it was the sweetest thing. Royel Otis's drummer absolutely shredded. If you missed it, tickets are still live for the rest of the festival.

Air quality just hit high risk range. Keep the windows closed if you're sensitive, smoke from Northern Ontario wildfires rolling in.

ByWard Market's yellow suitcase that's been a Centretown landmark just disappeared. Anyone know the story behind it?

Enforcement officers pulled 27 commercial vehicles from service during a safety blitz in the city.

Storm lasted about five minutes but the lightning strikes were worth the watch. Got some nice shots.

Ottawa hospitals are pulling in millions in parking revenue. People on r/ottawa are talking about how much it adds up when you're dealing with serious illness.

People caught some wild lightning shots over Lansdowne and elsewhere during the heat yesterday. Sky was electric.

A redditor noticed suspicious account activity in recent posts about the Market stabbings — accounts with generic names, tons of comments, and timing that felt off. Worth a read if you're into the weeds of how misinformation spreads.

Someone created r/OttawaDatingScene for singles in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the surrounding area to meet, discuss dating, and share ideas without relying entirely on apps. It's a 18+ community focused on respectful connections.

Someone missed the bus because it was 6 minutes early. The next bus was cancelled, the one after that wasn't for another 30 minutes, so they said screw it and walked 3km home pulling a wagon full of groceries. Ended up getting home before the bus even arrived.

Bring your telescope Friday, July 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. to Ottawa Public Library's Carp Branch parking lot for a free public star party — weather permitting. No laser pointers (fly zone nearby).

A man was stabbed five times in the back downtown on Monday evening, police reported. Emergency services responded to the incident, which prompted discussion on social media about ongoing safety concerns in the core.

Nice view, easy bike access, lots of chairs, and deep enough water to jump right in. Water's warm enough for a proper swim.

Weekly Monday night chess meetup starts at 8 p.m. at ClockTower Beechwood on MacKay Street. All skill levels welcome, no cover, no minimum. Parking available nearby.

Severe storms are developing Tuesday with isolated tornado risk. Between the heat advisory and storms, it's gonna be a wild day.

Looks like we're in for some fun times again Tuesday with severe storms and isolated tornado risk for parts of Ontario and Quebec.

French Embassy is doing their annual Bastille Day fireworks on Tuesday, July 14 around 9:30 p.m. from Sussex. Major's Hill Park or the Gatineau side will be your best viewing spots. Keep an eye on your pets if they hate loud noises.

A new tiny home community in nearby Kemptville is helping low-income seniors find affordable housing. Worth checking out if you know someone who could benefit.

The building code client service centre at Ben Franklin Place is back open as of this morning. Word is it wasn't busy, so if you need permits, now's the time to drop by.