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Someone on Reddit wants to support local artists — jewelry, fashion, art, that kind of thing. Looking for small business owners to talk to. If you make stuff in Ottawa, this might be the signal boost you need.

Greek Fest has been running for a few days now and people want to know: is it worth the trip? Thread's light on reviews so far—if you've been, what's the vibe?

If you're heading downtown for an event Saturday, Aug. 29, plan for Capital Pride road closures around Centretown. A couple getting married at the Arboretum that day are warning guests now so they can find parking and navigate around the festivities.

someone spotted a goose with a broken leg near the MUP by Donald — looks like it got hit. safe wings and rideau valley were called but if you're out there and see it, stop by and check on it.

looking for sunflower fields around Ottawa — people know about the ones out on Franktown road west of Richmond, but are there others?

word is Minto's One80five building on Lyon is being used for Heated Rivalry season 2 filming starting next week — so if you're downtown and spot Shane and Connor, that's why.

Last night was the final night of fireworks at Kìwekì Point. Folks captured some killer shots of the show lighting up the sky.

Parliament Hill MUP is open, Commanda Bridge is open, the NCC taverns are lovely, and the views are world-class. Swimming holes, lemonade stands, and deck chairs scattered everywhere. Perfect summer loop.

Instagram accounts help, but people are asking for a map-based event finder where you can filter by date and type of activity. Does something like this already exist for the city?

A Redditor is hunting for an actual rare book shop or dealer in the city, not just thrift-store digging. If you know one, the thread's open.

Holey Confection and Art-Is-In both have cronuts in the city, but one Redditor is on the hunt for others. Drop your cronut spots in the thread if you know any.

OC Transpo made updates to otranspo.ca based on feedback from residents a couple weeks ago. The transit authority is asking for continued input.

If you want to see what's happening around the city each day, there's a website where you can check reported police incidents by location.

Police and search and rescue crews are responding to an incident near Commanda Bridge. Details remain sparse but the response is active.

A driver struck a cyclist on the Rideau Canal pathway Saturday and collided with a barrier. Police responded to the scene.

Ottawa's considering a new idea: letting churches and places of worship rent out their parking spaces to nearby office workers during the week. Could help both groups pay the bills.

People are asking about e-scooter rules in the city — especially since more kids are riding them. Is there a size or power limit? What's actually legal to ride on the street?

The longtime weather records account got permanently banned after trying to verify their Reddit account. No details given, no way to appeal.

Tim Tierney announced at last night's east-end fireworks that the O-Train East Extension could open this fall. Fingers crossed for September.

Ottawa driver was charged with impaired driving after their vehicle crashed into a Beer Store. Police say the incident is under investigation and more details are expected to be released.