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Louise Arbour is being installed as Canada's 31st Governor General Monday — expect major road closures downtown. Plan your commute around the ceremony.

A pedestrian was taken to hospital in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle in Vanier on Sunday.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada opened its doors for the Doors Open Ottawa event this weekend. Gorgeous historic building with some incredible details.

C-22 protest this Saturday at 11AM downtown. Bring signs—we'll display them on footbridges to raise awareness.

Ottawa's new central library is running a year late and well over budget. The city's not ruling out legal action against the builder.

Kichtisippi Yard Sale is set up at McCormick Park selling women's and teen girls' clothes — Lululemon, Aritzia, Dynamite, Nike, Gymshark and more. If you're into that, worth the stop.

Someone just posted from Markie's absolutely stuffed after smoked meat and fries. People swear by this spot for the best in the city.

People working in Ottawa tourism are saying June is unexpectedly quiet — usually peak season. Ten-year industry folks are noticing the drop, wondering if it's new competition or just a slower year overall.

Someone's porch just became prime real estate. A robin family built three nests side by side and at least two pairs are sitting on eggs. The homeowner's wondering if there's a head robin running a rental operation.

Someone just started a movie meetup group that meets in theatres around downtown and the O-Train lines. Ages range from 20s to 70s, all genres welcome, and sometimes they grab drinks after to talk about the film. DM for the WhatsApp link if you're interested.

An early 2000s episode of Mighty Machines featuring OC Transpo is making the rounds — Route 95, original Hurdman, Blair, St. Laurent stations all there. The theme song absolutely slaps.

Snider Plaza on Bank Street is opening June 13 — the Centretown BIA's transforming the space into a year-round urban park and arts hub with rotating local art for sale, weather-resistant plants, light projections, and a shipping-container canteen.

Uber fares are running double normal rates across the city. Check before you book.

People trying to catch "Backrooms" at the theatre are getting wrecked by huge groups being loud, yelling, throwing stuff, recording on phones. Multiple locations same problem. Some folks are just leaving and asking for refunds.

Doors Open is this Saturday and Sunday — your chance to peek inside buildings you've walked past for years. Centretown's got a bunch of spots open: churches, museums, schools, embassies, government buildings, greenhouses, labs, a water purification plant, a sailing club. Full list is on Centretown Buzz.

A new walk-in clinic is opening Monday. No appointment needed — details in the link.

Someone found an iPhone at Major's Hill Park and is trying to return it. DM them your lock screen to claim it.

Youth 11-18 get free OC Transpo this summer. Good news after last year's youth pass got discontinued.

Remastered and resurrected: the legendary Ottawa-made film Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter hits the Mayfair June 5, 6, 10, and 11 for its 25th anniversary. Advance tickets are live.

Five lane reductions and road closures hit Ottawa streets this weekend. Check the full list before you drive—better to know now than get stuck.