Reddit pulse / page 26
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Bike bells are basically a myth on the river paths right now. One bell heard in two days of riding on multi-use paths—only theirs. Pedestrians and dogs can't hear you coming. Ring your bell before you pass someone. Please.
r/ottawa's asking if the water at Britannia and other beaches is warm enough for swimming right now, or still too cold. No one's chimed in with current readings yet.
r/ottawa's calling out 613Flea, Vegans Who Snack, and Parkdale Night Market for featuring the same vendors every time. People love the events and want to support local artists, but they're asking: why can't we see new faces and types of vendors instead of the same rotation?
r/ottawa is crowdsourcing right now — someone's looking for archery options for their 6-year-old but every club, lesson, and camp they've found is geared toward older kids. If you know a place that'll take them, they want to know.
Two groups spotted downtown around 10:30 this morning carrying spray-painted recliners and a love seat, all with signatures and graffiti. Blue and white shirts with the same treatment. The only text anyone could make out: "F Buffalo." If you know what this was, r/ottawa wants answers.
people saying mosquitoes are out in force right now — more than usual this time of year. early fall usually means fewer bugs, so something's different.
parents at CHEO reporting 12-hour waits to find out if their kids swallowed button batteries. one parent waiting with a 2-year-old says they got no word on whether the X-ray showed anything before the long hold.
Big Rig sign just went up on the building that used to be D'Arcy McGee's in Kanata. new spot coming soon.
healthy-looking coyote sighted on the Jeanne d'Arc bridge heading into the greenspace beside the O-train stop in Orléans. if you've got small dogs or cats in the area, keep an eye out.
Someone walked the downtown waterfront path and confirmed what's been complained about: massive parking lot, zero seating, no facilities for fishing, swimming, or kayaking. Just pavement and cars.
Collision at Bank & Cahill is backing things up. If you're heading to South Keys Walmart plaza, use the Greenboro station entrance instead.
Someone asked on Reddit why outdoor firepits and fireplaces are allowed in some areas of the city but completely banned in nearby, denser neighborhoods. Still no clear answer on the bylaw difference.
Meteorological summer 2026 just shattered a record. Ottawa got more than 500mm of precipitation for the first time in recorded history. That's a lot of water.
Friday morning pickup hockey is recruiting. Games start at 7am and 8am at various rinks, 18+, co-ed, intermediate to advanced. Goalies play for free, no commitment, 3–4 games a week. Sign up on BenchApp with code CDPC04—zero tolerance for rough play.
Four masked men wearing balaclavas were ringing doorbells late at night in Carlington last night, and police got multiple calls about it. Police think it's a back-to-school prank meant to scare people, but parents are saying it's not funny—it only takes one wrong door for something bad to happen.
Butter Tart Festival is on Saturday from 10am to 2pm at Sacred Heart High School, 5870 Abbott St in Stittsville. Games for kids, live music, tons of butter tart varieties (including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free), parking on-site, and it's right next to the bus stop.
Someone found a Mantis religiosa in the greenbelt near fields of goldenrod in Blackburn Hamlet. Not native to Ottawa (came from Europe) but still a cool find — rarely see them in big numbers around here.
An Indian dance event at the EY Center today drew huge crowds. Performers in fancy dresses moving in coordinated circles — the choreography and sheer number of people was incredible.
People across Barrhaven have been reporting fireworks going off three days in a row. Not sure what's being celebrated but the sky's been lighting up.
VietMoonFest is happening until tonight at 8pm with live performances, music, food vendors and activities celebrating Vietnamese culture. Lots of people out, worth catching if you haven't yet.
