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Someone's asking if there are any places nearby to pick your own blueberries. If you know a spot, the thread's live on r/ottawa.

Stage 2 East looks ready—stations done, trains tested for months—but the O-Train won't reach Orléans yet. It comes down to Alstom Citadis Spirit fleet availability and a string of final prep steps before service can actually begin.

People are reminding dog owners: the Multi-Use Pathways are not dog parks. Keep them on leash.

Morocco fans celebrating in the ByWard Market right now. Massive energy, colours everywhere — worth stopping by if you're in the area.

Want the city to organize an official viewing for Canada's historic Round of 16 World Cup game Saturday? Call the Mayor's office at 613-580-2496 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) — takes a minute and helps them hear demand.

Fair warning: temperatures are climbing all week. If you've been eyeing an AC unit, Walmart's got some starting at $140 before tax. Heat exhaustion is real — stay hydrated and cool.

Could see 5cm hail, tornadoes, and 110km wind gusts today. Hail that big damages vehicles — grab the Instant Weather App for Environment Canada alerts.

Ottawa's city committee is voting next week on a proposed bylaw to curb 'renovictions'—the practice of displacing tenants for major renovations. The vote could affect hundreds of renters across the city.

The NCC just opened a new swimming dock and it's a total vibe—safe, clean, NCC staff on-site, and stunning views of the water. Only catch: no dogs allowed yet, which some locals are hoping changes.

West-end neighbourhoods including Leslie Park and Craig Henry lost power Monday evening. Ottawa Hydro said expected restoration was around 5pm.

A Montreal transplant noticed cars parked in handicapped spots across Ottawa and Barrhaven with no visible permit or placard — happening way more than back home. Sparked a thread about whether enforcement is an issue.

Someone's mother-in-law got her rabbits killed and her cat attacked by three unleashed neighbour cats in Orleans — family denied it was their cats even after being shown camera footage of one attacking the dog.

Parents are looking for youth-focused vendor markets where their 9 and 10-year-old daughters can learn the ropes of selling their own products — less overwhelming than the regular markets while they figure out sourcing, packaging, and pricing.

someone's asking if there are rec centres in the city with saunas that won't drain your wallet — figured there might be solid community options out there.

Stay inside if you can Tuesday. Hydrate and stay safe—humidity's hitting hard.

Anyone know of active creative writing groups or workshops running in Ottawa right now? There's a thread going if you've got suggestions.

Someone asked if any famous people live in Ottawa and the answer is yes — Smudge, the legendary white cat from all the memes, hangs out in Kanata.

The capital city can't get an official watch party organized for Canada's World Cup games — shameful for a city that hosts the nation.

Someone's partner's VW got hit and abandoned on Haig Drive early morning around 3 AM. The other car is a grey or white Hyundai with significant front passenger damage. Police have the debris. If you saw anything, reach out.

The 51 is taking a detour to Britannia instead of Dovercourt lately. Transit app warned but didn't show alternate routes. Anyone else stuck?