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This week's best buys: eggs at 29¢ each (30-pack for $8.88 at Adonis), pork loin from $1.98/lb at Maxi, potatoes $1.88 for 10lb at Maxi, and 5lb bags of root vegetables for $1.77 at Super C. Apples 88¢/lb, butter $3.99/lb at FreshCo.

Reddit thread asking why Barrhaven stays mostly chains and pubs while downtown has spots like the Belmont, Pizza Nerds, Whalesbone, and Supply and Demand. A few gems exist in Barrhaven but are rare—locals say they'd absolutely go for more.

OC Transpo Line 2 is running delays today — not major ones but worth leaving earlier if you're counting on that route.

Someone spotted a bird they think is somebody's pet near the Rideau Canal this morning — if you're missing a bird, it might still be in the area.

City's new safe access zone list has typos that could make the restrictions unenforceable — three addresses are clearly wrong and a fourth is at a federal building the bylaw explicitly forbids.

head-on collision early this morning on Fallowfield near Old Richmond left one dead and another in critical condition. road's back open but police still want witnesses.

transit's been taking a hit — fewer people on buses and the O-Train for seven months running. something's shifting in how the city's getting around.

Good Nature Cannabis on Merivale Road is under new management. Regulars are curious what changed and whether the friendly staff and good strain selection will stay.

Five Guys at Trainyards is closed. Locals are wondering what will replace it.

Ottawa Titans playoff run is officially underway. Playoffs start Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at Ottawa Stadium. Go Titans.

CPI's bringing artbooks and beats to FONO on Bronson this Sunday, Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m. — no cover charge. 'I like listening to music and looking at art books' is the whole vibe.

someone's organizing a meetup at Ottawa Comic Con for folks cosplaying characters from Dungeon Crawler Carl — happening Saturday if you're into it.

wheelchair user in downtown Ottawa is ramming rental scooters parked on sidewalks to clear them, and they're frustrated because disabled people can't just walk around them — the scooters are too heavy to move by hand. some people in their neighborhood have had to cancel plans because of blocking.

Spencer Radford is running for Bay Ward city councillor and wants to know what small infrastructure issues locals have noticed — overflowing garbage cans, missing bus shelters, traffic lights that run too long or too short. Not the big transit and housing stuff, just the annoying stuff.

An Ottawa-based LAN party group that started in early 2025 is bringing four PCs and 20+ year old games to Vintage Computer Fest Montreal this November. They've outgrown basement hosting and want to show people that in-person gaming beats online—you actually get to yell at someone sitting next to you.

Earl Armstrong closes between Limebank and Bowesville next week—completely cuts off the Bowesville park and ride unless you go around. Limebank's already down a turning lane from a month-long closure, so traffic from Barrhaven to the O-Train line is gonna be packed into one lane. Timing's rough with school starting.

Silent Book Club Ottawa is doing a pop-up at Strathcona Park—just show up with your book and hang out with other readers in the park. No talking required, just vibes and pages.

West Ottawa residents are pushing the city to fix a fatal crash intersection. Multiple collisions and deaths have locals demanding better crossings, clearer sightlines, and speed control.

Ottawa residents on Reddit want city hall to cut through the noise on parking fees, transit wait times, and why the Glebe feels forgotten. People are asking for simpler answers than political rhetoric.

Chez Lucien's expansion is open. The new side off Dalhousie (where Ma Cuisine used to be) is way bigger — main floor bathroom, kitchen on the main level, natural light everywhere. Go tonight if you want to check it out.