Saturday · May 30, 2026
Bean Bag Play Café strict booking policy frustrates parents
Parent looking for toddler-friendly spots in Ottawa just posted about a disappointing visit: Bean Bag Play Café won't prorate or do rolling hours. Show up at 11:30? You're...
Cobra chickens are having a good year
Someone spotted a whole family of Canada geese near Billings Bridge on the Rideau — and said they were surprisingly chill about being watched. Apparently they're thriving this spring.
Snake season is officially on
Spring's arrived and Ottawa Reddit is already asking: anyone see snakes yet? The warmth brings them out and locals are comparing sightings and swapping spots where families can...
Mother and kids living in tent in woods due to housing crisis
An Ottawa mother posted that she and her children have spent weeks living in a tent in the woods because they couldn't find housing they could afford. The post is raising...
Long waits at Renaissance fair today
Renaissance fair's packed. Took 50 minutes just to park and get in line. Line's moving but come prepared for a wait.
Tin House history lesson in Lowertown
Someone spent today exploring Lowertown's Tin House on Guigues St—a Queen Anne Revival frontage that's actually sheet metal. A tinsmith named Honoré Foisy spent years turning...
Westboro farmer's market haul looking solid
Quality stuff showing up at Westboro farmer's market right now. Get out there and support local if you can.
Coun. Leiper hospitalized after scooter crash
Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper suffered minor injuries Friday when he fell off his new scooter. Two strangers helped him to hospital.
Giveaway Weekend treasure hunt is back
Giveaway Weekend is back — citywide treasure hunt happening now. Check the thread for spots people are posting.
Ottawa's new library is late and way over budget
Ottawa's new public library project is running late and seriously over budget. Reddit's been talking about it all week.
Run clubs around the city worth checking out
Teacher mapped out Ottawa's run clubs last summer and shared the list — OCRC at Beyond The Pale, DCRC at Dominion City, The 25th Hour at Lansdowne. Good mix of distances and vibes.
Sandy Hill community garden closing unexpectedly
Sandy Hill community garden just shut down out of nowhere. People on Reddit are asking what went down.
House fire in Crystal Beach
Severe house fire in Crystal Beach Saturday morning—firetrucks on scene. Check the thread for updates if you're nearby.
Wind gusts hit record for May 29
Ottawa's windiest May 29 on record—max gusts reached 71 km/h, blowing past anything since weather records started in 1955.
Night markets holding up in the wind
Chinese and Asian night markets are still open despite the crazy gusts—folks are saying it's a bit blustery but worth the trip if you're nearby.
Nine-year-old's rare disease sparks community fundraiser
Jack Laidlaw has hereditary spastic paraplegia. His family is raising money for gene therapy research through their second annual gala next week.