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Nepean's been on the losing end of major weather events for years: Craig Henry tornado knocked out power in 2018, the derecho decimated Merivale in 2022, Canada Day floods hit in 2026. Plus Moodie station's damaged. People are wondering why the suburb keeps bearing the brunt when Orleans, Kanata, downtown and the south end dodge the worst.
Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday the sky over Ottawa lit up in flashes above the clouds without any audible thunder. Turned out it was another thunderstorm rolling through, complete with power outages in parts of the city.
Power went down around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday across multiple Ottawa neighbourhoods during intense thunderstorm weather. Centrepointe residents saw whole streets go dark while apartments at Baseline and Centrepointe still had lights. Check Hydro Ottawa's outage map for real-time updates.
Severe thunderstorm rolling through tonight — high winds, heavy rain, possible hail. Keep an eye on the radar if you're heading out.
Eggplant at $1.99/lb and cabbage at 99¢/lb at Adonis for August 13–19. Prices are way down if you've been watching these items climb.
Construction kicks off August 17 on the north side walk from Westcliffe Road to Fitzgerald Road. Expect delays if you're using that route.
partial solar eclipse happening right now in Ottawa. eclipse glasses only — do not look at the sun directly. same rule applies to cameras: cover the lens with the special filter. locals posting shots from all over the city.
CHEO seeing a spike in e-scooter injuries as police ramp up enforcement. if you're riding, helmet and full protective gear are not optional anymore — the hospital and cops are both paying attention.
the Perseid meteor shower is happening now but peaks tonight (Wednesday) and Thursday. best viewing after 10 p.m. in dark spots outside the city — Gatineau Park is within an hour if it clears up.
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights is going live tonight at 6:30 p.m. EST on Kick. Join the stream at kick.com/ottawabadmovienights for real-time reactions to this evening's feature.
OC Transpo is confident the system can handle the autumn return-to-office rush as public servants head back. The transit chief says capacity is there.
The South Keys Metro is converting to Food Basics this fall under the same parent company. Staff were told they'd be transferred, but employees say the company initially promised job security then walked back the commitment.
Heavy police presence on Blair Road near Highway and the Scotiabank theatre last night. Ambulances too. Anyone know what happened?
The widening on Brian Cobourn eastbound at Tenth Line has been done since June but just sits there with traffic cones. Looks like it just needs asphalt — anyone know why it's not open?
Someone's already hit up the reddit for meteor shower spots to catch tomorrow night. Clear skies if the weather holds — get out of the city lights if you can.
A photo's circulating of what looks like a massive loss on display — definitely someone who didn't think the bet through. People are hunting for the full story.
The Special Investigations Unit recommended no charges be laid in the case involving the Ottawa police union president. The investigation was related to an incident where a man sustained a neck fracture during arrest.
An OBGYN's office was recording appointments on an AI transcription app after the patient left the room — no consent given. The tool was set up to record, transcribe, and summarize appointments automatically. Worth checking if your doctor is doing this too.
August 11 marks 13 years since Michael Morlang was killed in a hit-and-run on Frank Kenny Road. Police are asking anyone with information to call 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or Crime Stoppers — there's still a $25,000 reward.
Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market is shutting down this fall. The closure comes as the city plans a five-year widening of Carp Road that has shop owners worried about survival.
