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CBC is rebroadcasting the Tragically Hip's final show this Saturday. Looking for a bar or spot showing it? Hit up the Reddit thread — locals are asking for screening locations around town.

A car crashed into a schoolyard and now parents are pushing the city to install protective bollards. Safety conversation heating up again on whether playgrounds need barriers from vehicles.

Reddit's got a thread going on where Ottawa's mayoral candidates stand on Doug Ford bringing Flock-style surveillance cameras to Ontario. Worth reading if you care about privacy and what the next mayor thinks about it.

Ottawa's planning committee just approved a plan to use places of worship — churches, temples, mosques, synagogues — to help solve the downtown parking crunch. More spaces, fewer empty religious buildings on weekdays.

Someone's recruiting for a 50+ hockey league on r/ottawa — looking for an extra player who's got speed even if the shot's not perfect. If you've got wheels and miss the game, hit them up.

As the incumbent mayor runs for re-election, a reporter a look at whether Mark Sutcliffe actually followed through on his 2022 campaign commitments. The verdict's mixed.

OC Transpo bus took a wrong turn and ended up on the ramp to the 5th level parking lot at Bayshore. this is a pattern. the height barrier sign still hasn't been replaced since last time.

double rainbow showed up over the east end after that wild storm cleared out. whole city was taking photos.

wild cell just hit Carp with small hail and torrential rain, moving toward Kanata rn. fast and intense — the kind that clears out just as quick.

Gorgeous rainbow in the downtown area after the rain cleared. Everyone posting shots from the water.

The new Olive Garden's been open about a week now and folks are actually going. Yes it's a chain, yes it's mediocre, but unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks is hitting different in this economy.

Bank of Canada security officers have been on strike for seven weeks over parental leave cuts and shift-change notice. They've been found to violate anti-scab rules twice. The demands sound bare minimum — seems wild this is still going.

159 new affordable homes just broke ground in Lowertown. The development is happening right now — solid news if you've been watching housing prices climb.

A local noticed Edmonton has municipal washrooms with attendants who clean after every use — no businesses required. Why does Ottawa keep closing public washrooms instead of doing this?

Doors to Greenboro O-Train station were locked at 6 a.m., stranding passengers who couldn't exit the train. A bus driver was notified but access stayed locked until a supervisor arrived.

Evacuations ordered in Greely after a propane tanker crashed. No injuries reported. Fire station right on the same block is helping with response.

Katseye documentary Wild Hearts is playing at South Keys Cineplex this weekend. Someone's looking for company to watch it — if you're into K-pop girl groups and want a watch buddy, hit them up.

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is back September 25 to 27 celebrating Mid-Autumn. Street food vendors, live performances on Somerset Street between Bronson and Bell — Friday 6pm to 11pm, Saturday 11am to 11pm, Sunday 11am to 8pm.

Ed Bassmaster, the YouTube prank guy, is playing two nights at the Laugh Lounge. Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29. Bartledoo!

Board game night at Level One Game Pub every Thursday at 6 PM. $9 with a food or drink order, $12 without. Party games and strategy games, new people welcome — ask for the Reddit group when you get there.