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Reddit thread's blowing up with people saying their yards are basically dandelion-free this summer, breaking the usual pattern. Some are relieved, others are wondering what's up.
Ottawa's seeing a noticeable jump in discarded needles and glass pipes picked up from streets this year. City crews reporting higher totals than previous summers.
Tiff Macklem defended the Bank of Canada's use of replacement workers during labour disruptions, sparking debate among public servants about strike tactics.
Someone's looking for a vintage Xerox-style photocopier in Ottawa to create that grainy collage effect without Photoshop. Staples or the library might have one.
Someone inherited a box of old photos from the 1960s and 70s, mostly from Ottawa or Gatineau, and wants to reunite them with their subjects or families. If you recognize anyone, reach out.
The Ottawa Redblacks' president is stepping down as the team heads into the season without a win yet. Fans are wondering what's next.
Someone spotted a collared cat roaming city hall this afternoon. If it's yours, check the area.
156 years ago today, the Great Fire of 1870 started burning through the Ottawa Valley. It was so devastating it created the Burned Lands—a unique ecosystem west of Ottawa where even the topsoil burned away. Firefighters saved the city by releasing the dam at Dow's Lake to stop the flames.
Transit is heating up in the mayoral race—candidates are clashing over whether Sutcliffe's plan is reckless, modest, or just right. CBC has the breakdown.
The mayor is standing firm that he can convince Ontario to follow through on its LRT commitments to Ottawa, according to an interview on 580 CFRA.
job fairs all week across ottawa and eastern ontario. border services virtual session tomorrow, crossing guards aug 19, ONroute fair in kingston tomorrow too if you're that way. full list on the career event page.
five incumbent councillors running unopposed in the Ottawa municipal election. registration deadline's friday — if nobody else files by then, they're elected by default.
cell service still sucks in Riverside South and Findlay Creek even after people upgraded their phones. residents frustrated — says one thing at the store, completely different out here.
OC Transpo's new express routes 561, 562, and 563 start in September but some riders are questioning whether the single daily runs work for commuters. Morning arrival at Tunney's is 8:13, evening departure back is 15:32 — less than seven hours at work if you're using the same bus home.
O-Train Line 1 had service slowdowns Monday after a train stopped on the tracks. Delays continue this morning as crews work through the issue.
Someone took transit to work for the first time in months and the LRT paused for twenty minutes. They're calling out how inconsistent our system is compared to Montreal's.
Weekly Monday night chess meetup is on tonight at 8 p.m. at the ClockTower Beechwood on MacKay Street. All skill levels welcome, no cover, no minimum — just bring your own board if you can.
O-Train held both directions at Hurdman station around 8:43 a.m. Monday. Not moving for about ten minutes — if you were stuck, best to find another ride.
Someone's kid left their wallet and phone in an Uber earlier this week. The driver found them, tracked down the family, and dropped everything off without wanting a reward (until the mom insisted). Small kindness, big impact.
A family of red foxes has moved into the wildflower pasture on the rooftop of the Energy Centre at Tunney's Pasture. Lovely addition to the neighbourhood.
