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Thursday · Jun 4, 2026

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10:57
PM
News Brief

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.

10:21
PM
Pulse

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?

10:03
PM
News Brief

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.

9:45
PM
Pulse

GoodLife Lansdowne power outage

Power's out at GoodLife Lansdowne as of 5 p.m. yesterday and the gym's closed.

9:27
PM
News Brief

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.

9:09
PM
Pulse

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.

8:33
PM
Eat & Drink

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.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Singin' In The Rain - Ottawa

Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

4:45
PM
Pulse

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.

3:15
PM
Neighborhoods

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.

1:56
PM
Pulse

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...

1:36
PM
News Brief

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.

1:16
PM
Pulse

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...

12:56
PM
News Brief

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.

12:36
PM
Pulse

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...

12:16
PM
News Brief

Dangerous offender granted day parole in Ottawa

Christopher Roulston, 46, released under strict conditions and monitoring after serving life sentence for sexual assaults.

11:56
AM
Neighborhoods

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.

7:46
AM
Pulse

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.

7:01
AM
Pulse

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.

6:38
AM
Neighborhoods

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.

3:30
AM
Tonight

New York Boulders at Ottawa Titans

Ottawa Stadium