Thursday · Jun 4, 2026
Man charged in unprovoked Rideau Street stabbing
A 57-year-old has been charged after stabbing a man near the 300 block of Rideau Street on Wednesday morning.
Looking for old-school flea markets in Ottawa
Someone's hunting for an old-school flea market with dinged-up furniture and random junk at fair prices—not artisan booths. Anyone know where those still exist around here?
Carling Avenue holds title as Ottawa's worst road
For the fifth consecutive year, drivers rank Carling as the city's least-favourite street, citing potholes and traffic congestion.
GoodLife Lansdowne power outage
Power's out at GoodLife Lansdowne as of 5 p.m. yesterday and the gym's closed.
Child critically injured in Stittsville balcony fall
A fourth-floor fall Wednesday has renewed police warnings about window and balcony safety as warmer weather brings open windows.
Manhole explosion in the Glebe
A manhole cover shot six feet in the air in the Glebe yesterday. Local residents managed to put it back before anyone fell in.
BeaverTails partners with Kraft Dinner for summer menu
The Ottawa pastry icon is serving KD-topped hot dogs and poutine this summer in its latest quirky collaboration.
Singin' In The Rain - Ottawa
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Something's happening at the Bank of Canada today
People heard protesters outside the Bank of Canada building this morning but details on what they're calling for aren't clear yet.
Metcalfe barn fire kills livestock, forces major firefight
Two barns engulfed in flames on rural property south of Metcalfe; crews battle extreme heat without hydrants nearby.
Less than half of drivers following speed limits at former photo radar spots
Speeding at former Ottawa photo radar camera locations is way up — less than 50% of drivers are actually following the limit now that enforcement cameras are gone. If you're...
Ontario doubles fines for illegal ticket resellers to $25,000
New enforcement powers take effect June 10 as the province cracks down on ticket scalpers selling above face value.
Nails on Alexandra Bridge pose hazard for cyclists and pedestrians
Someone flipped a loose wooden plank on the Alexandra Bridge so the rusty nails were sticking up. If you're biking or walking the bridge, watch for those — locals have already...
Ottawa housing market shows seasonal lift but lags last year
May saw 1,616 home sales, up from April but down 10.6% compared to May 2025 as inventory remains elevated.
Housing starts down nearly 30% year-to-date in Ottawa
Ottawa's housing tracker just updated with April numbers and the picture isn't great — housing starts are down about 29% year-to-date in 2026 compared to last year. 2,525...
Dangerous offender granted day parole in Ottawa
Christopher Roulston, 46, released under strict conditions and monitoring after serving life sentence for sexual assaults.
Large Metcalfe barn fire brings emergency response
Firefighters battled a multi-building blaze south of Metcalfe early Thursday, dealing with collapsing structures and exposed hazards.
Ottawa mayor on city's Alto NDA decision
Mayor addressed why the city signed an NDA with Alto — the confidentiality agreement sparked debate on Reddit about transparency.
Ottawa now has Canada's largest pinball collection
Experience Social just hit 74 pinball machines — officially the most in Canada. That's 74 different tables in one spot.
FONO brings hi-fi listening culture to Bronson Avenue
New lounge honors Ottawa's legendary music venues with cocktails, vinyl, and a history of the city's club scene.
New York Boulders at Ottawa Titans
Ottawa Stadium