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A road cyclist went missing June 2 after heading out in Gatineau Park. Last sighting was near Étienne-Brûlé Lookout. If you have info, comment on the original r/Gatineau post or contact Gatineau Police. Share if you were around that area.

OC Transpo says it has enough operators to run trial service on the O-Train East Extension, but won't say when the line actually opens. Still waiting.

General Burns Pool reopens this month after repairs, but it's 58 years old and officially past its lifespan — outdoor concrete pools last about 50 years. Councillor Sean Devine warns the city has to plan for replacement soon.

A man with serious stab injuries boarded an OC Transpo bus in Lowertown earlier today. Emergency services responded; police investigation ongoing.

Bank and Leitrim is getting a makeover — residents say the current intersection is a mess and they can't wait for the new design to come through.

Hogsback bridge is closed southbound, forcing traffic onto the Queen Elizabeth Parkway. Commuters from Orleans are looking at an extra 20 minutes.

A vehicle flipped on Scott Street this afternoon. Hope everyone involved is okay — if you saw it and have info, people are asking on Reddit.

People in Barrhaven (Half Moon Bay area) reported waking up around 1:24 AM to a strange burning smell outside. No word yet on where it's coming from — if you caught it too, the city might have details soon.

If you live between Centretown and the Glebe, construction noise at 2 AM is keeping people up. Someone posted about being unable to sleep — if it's happening in your building or street, check with the city on permits or noise bylaws.

Someone just discovered Uncle Carmines in Crystal Beach and the Reuben is legitimately excellent—fresh focaccia, perfectly balanced. It's $18 for a sandwich, but worth it. Go before it disappears.

Local just mapped a wild road trip hitting all four Costcos in the region with four dogs in tow, covering 46 kilometres. Absolutely unhinged energy and we're here for it.

The recently renovated Landmark restaurants in Orleans and Kanata are both the same place, but run completely different models. Orleans is kiosk-order-and-wait-for-your-number. Kanata's more like a store. Weird flex.

RCAF Polaris is doing some touch-and-gos over Ottawa just now. If you heard loud jets this afternoon, that's the answer.

Free event on affordability and financial wellbeing Thursday, June 6, 1–3 p.m. at Ceylonta restaurant. Optional $15 lunch (organizers cover part to keep it cheap). Sign up on EventBrite.

Sparks Street's got some genuinely interesting indie businesses like Retro-Rides and Escape Bicycle Tours bringing life back, but word is tenants are facing big rent hikes as federal properties hit market rates. That could change things real quick.

Ottawa signed an NDA to access detailed mapping and route planning for the Alto high-speed rail project, though Prescott-Russell won't grant land access for the study yet. Planning staff say integrating the rail system with city land use and transportation networks is a high priority.

Someone found a box of backpacks in the middle of Fallowfield — looks like it fell out of a truck. The box just says 'High School Donation' on it. If that's yours, check r/ottawa.

Baby season means the rescues are overwhelmed. Someone found a 7-week-old raccoon by their garage and both Holly's Haven and Rideau wildlife sanctuary stepped up. Holly's taken the little one in—she's gonna be fine. If you've got a dollar or two, consider donating to the wildlife rescues, bird centres, and cat/dog rescues. They're the ones keeping abandoned animals alive in a city that's not always kind to them.

Ottawa Tool Library's hosting their annual electronics and battery recycling event this Saturday. Bring your old gear, get a tour, check out refurbished vintage tools. Last year they diverted over 14,800 pounds from landfills.

Ottawa's letting you BYOB to nine parks now—starting Monday. Bring your own and picnic legally. Makes summer way easier.