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a reporter mayoral debate October 21. Check a reporter how to watch live.
This week's best deals: apples at 83¢/lb at Basics, chicken thighs bone-in at $3.99/lb at Adonis Ontario, and milk at $1.25/L (4L for $4.98) at RCS. Sweet peppers are running $1.99–$2.99/lb depending on the store.
The Manotick Mariners switched to the LNAH this season — a lower-level pro league based almost entirely in Quebec known for recruiting retired NHL players and averaging 3.2 fights per game. They still play out of Mike O'Neil Arena in Manotick.
Mayfair Theatre on Bank Street is raising prices. Locals posting about it on Reddit — some saying they've loved the indie cinema for years, others worried it'll price them out.
Drivers are going 5–9 km/h faster at school zones where photo radar used to operate. Compliance picked up slightly compared to August, but that's just school congestion slowing everyone down, not people actually following limits. Real problem.
Someone's retaining wall is literally leaning toward collapse after their neighbour started parking a construction trailer half on the property line. They're not on speaking terms, and they're worried it's gonna come down on their side. Delicate situation.
An Ottawa defence company is ramping up to build Ukrainian drones right here. Part of a broader push to support Ukraine while creating local manufacturing capacity.
Shawarma Day is Thursday and spots are already throwing deals. Garlic and Onion on Richmond is running $2.99 sandwiches, and Shawarma Palace has 50% off through the app.
Someone got charged with stunt driving near an Ottawa school after being clocked at 91 km/h in a posted 40 zone. Their defence? Late for an appointment.
the Reddit board game meetup is hitting its anniversary tonight at Level One Game Pub on Waller Street — normally it's $9 or $12 depending on whether you grab food, but tonight it's free with a drink or snack purchase. they meet every Thursday at 6 p.m., back half of the upper level.
massive tire-sized pothole on St. Patrick westbound between Vanier Parkway and Coburg St. — someone reported getting air time and hitting the car roof after hitting it. reported to 311, but iffy if the city will actually fix it. stay careful out there.
the O-Train westbound is only going as far as St. Laurent today. no word yet on what happened or how long the reduced service will last.
Spencer Radford, one of three candidates running for Bay Ward city councillor, posted about what campaigning actually looks like behind the scenes — working 40 hours a week at his regular job, then door knocking and answering questionnaires till late. Says he got choice words knocking on doors at 7:30 p.m. Election's less than two weeks away.
Someone found a ring near Place du Centre and is looking for the owner. Message them if it's yours.
Someone spotted a flashing X lit up on the Ottawa airport runway — never seen that before. Possibly a power outage or emergency protocol, but nobody's confirmed what's going on yet.
One of the last in-person mayoral debates happening Thursday. You can catch it on Rogers Cable 22 or stream it online if you're still figuring out who to vote for.
Residents outside a Centretown drop-in centre are reporting chaos and overwhelm in the area. Neighbours say the situation is getting intense.
Rail Fans Canada posted October 2026 video tracking progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension from Tunney's Pasture to Algonquin in Nepean and Moodie toward Kanata. Project was delayed by Canada Day flood damage earlier this year.
Free guided nature walk at McCarthy Woods this Sunday, October 18, 7:30 AM to noon at Uplands Park. Count birds, plants and animals with Carleton and OSEAN scientists, explore the River Walk and Leopold Woods, bring boots and binoculars, drop in anytime before noon.
Carleton's butterfly show is on. Head there to walk through live butterflies in a controlled environment. More details coming — check the event page for dates and times.
