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smoke showing up near Mer Blue in Orléans. if you live in that area watch out.

there's a big fire burning east of Ottawa. lots of smoke visible from the city tonight.

Costco is stopping propane tank refills, so Ottawans are hunting alternatives. Drummond's on Merivale Road and Stinson's in Orléans are doing per-pound refills instead of flat rates. If you know another spot closer to Gloucester, check Reddit's ottawa.

Level One Game Pub on Waller Street in downtown runs a weekly board game night every Thursday at 6 PM — Reddit crew usually hangs in the back half of the upper level. $9 stay-and-play with a food or drink purchase, $12 without. Mix of party games like Secret Hitler and Just One plus heavier gameplay. Good way to meet people.

Long-time sushi spot sushi88 is shutting down. If you've been meaning to go, time's running out.

A 14-year-old black and tan miniature pinscher named Buddy slipped out of a yard on River Road around 3 p.m. yesterday. He's got poor vision and arthritis — if you spot him, he's microchipped and the OHS is aware.

everyone back in the office 4 days a week now and yesterday and today both felt like Wednesday traffic. wondering what tomorrow's commute is gonna look like.

someone's giving away a bunch of CDs near Algonquin College for free — just heading out and don't have a car, so can't deliver. if you want them, you'd have to pick them up.

looking for a wider selection of 6-strand embroidery floss to match some wool project colours. South Keys Michaels didn't have the shade. anyone know a spot in ottawa worth the drive?

The Metro at Bank and Huntclub is closing August 13th. Food Basics is moving in. Not sure how prices compare, but figured locals should know.

Motorcyclist clocked doing almost 200 km/h on the highway. Officers weren't impressed.

If you're commuting to Gatineau, Presto isn't reliably working on STO yet. Check before you tap — you might need the STO card instead.

Something's opening back up in Chinatown and the neighbourhood's definitely happy about it. "Better than nothing and lord knows chinatown needs this," one local said.

Presto not working on STO buses again. OC Transpo monthly pass loaded and activated but hitting "titre invalide" errors when tapping on. Drivers are cool about it but worth knowing if you commute Gatineau.

Algonquin College massage therapy students are low on bookings before August and need client hours to graduate on time. $40 for 75 minutes (includes consultation). Cheap massage + helping students = win-win.

Pickup truck's trailer came loose just before the Parkdale off-ramp on westbound 417 and is blocking the left lane. The truck blew a tire. Watch for delays if you're heading west.

pints and pawns chess meetup is happening tonight at 8pm at the clocktower beechwood on macKay street — all skill levels welcome, bring your own boards if you can. parking nearby or at the metro lot.

a pitbull/cane corso mix named Johnny went missing in Westboro Beach area July 2 after being hit by a car. he was spotted on Keenan Ave around 8 a.m. July 4 — he's terrified, so call 506-897-2361 if you see him.

someone near South Keys has an injured crow fledgling that needs transport to the Wild Bird Care Centre. the bird's resting in a box — if you can drive, DM /u/Glass_Lecture6121.

Lost a phone in Hintonburg? Someone found a beige-case phone at Chesterfields and turned it in. Go grab it.