Friday · Jun 5, 2026
New walk-in clinic opening Monday
A new walk-in clinic is opening Monday. No appointment needed — details in the link.
Child abuse charges laid after police search south-end home
A 73-year-old man faces charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials following a June 4 search by the Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
Found iPhone at Major's Hill Park
Someone found an iPhone at Major's Hill Park and is trying to return it. DM them your lock screen to claim it.
Ottawa startup scaling up carbon-capture technology
Hyperion Global Energy Corp., based at Bayview Yards, aims to commercialize its system that turns cement plant emissions into a product worth billions.
Free transit all summer for youth 11-18
Youth 11-18 get free OC Transpo this summer. Good news after last year's youth pass got discontinued.
New school to be named after former PM Mulroney
The OCDSB's newest elementary school near Mer Bleue will be named after Brian Mulroney, breaking the board's 2023 policy against naming schools after individuals.
Missing 78-year-old last seen in Barrhaven
Wentao Huang left his home Friday morning for a walk in the Barnsdale and Borrisokane area. Police ask anyone with information to call 911.
Ottawa author launches free online festival for Canadian writers
N.P. Thompson, author of 'The Arcanium Saga,' created Canadian Fiction Fest to give writers a platform as publishers pull back marketing support.
I'm a Soulman - A Tribute to The Blues Brothers
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy
Illscarlett Epdemic 20th Year Anniversary
Rum Runners
Alyssa Edwards
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Family Man, Neon Ghosthouse
The 27 Club
Singin' In The Rain - Ottawa
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Jinjer with Crystal Lake and Entheos
Bronson Centre
Cult classic 'Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter' screening at the Mayfair
Remastered and resurrected: the legendary Ottawa-made film Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter hits the Mayfair June 5, 6, 10, and 11 for its 25th anniversary. Advance tickets are live.
Road closures and lane reductions this weekend
Five lane reductions and road closures hit Ottawa streets this weekend. Check the full list before you drive—better to know now than get stuck.
Up to 3,000 affordable homes planned for Ottawa
Federal-municipal partnership approves eight projects delivering 1,100+ rental units
Free Naturne Nocturne tickets up for grabs tonight
Two tickets for tonight's Naturne Nocturne just opened up. Theme is Colour Collective—pride season starts now. Tickets come as email attachment; first come, first served.
O-Train Lines 2 and 4 closing for weekend maintenance
June 13-14 shutdown allows end-to-end track inspection and proactive repairs
Mayor's office under scrutiny over local firm relationship
A mayoral challenger has filed a complaint over what's being called a "cozy relationship" between the mayor's office and a local firm, citing emails obtained between the two....
uOttawa opens health innovation hub to speed medical breakthroughs
Advanced Medical Research Centre and Ottawa Health Innovation Hub launch end of 2026
New Kitchissippi council candidate focuses on transit, costs
Subhir Uppal launches campaign to challenge Jeff Leiper's seat in closely watched ward race
How Ottawa became a hub for advancing transgender rights
From secret meetups to a thriving library, trans community documents 40 years of progress
Man charged with murder in Clarence-Rockland case
Quebec resident arrested nearly a year after victim's body found in Ottawa River
Westboro Shoe Rebuilders has closed
Westboro Shoe Rebuilders is gone and locals are searching for a replacement. Where's the next spot to get bags and shoes fixed in the city?
Mosquitoes are back in Ottawa — here's how to survive
Mosquito season's officially here and they're showing up earlier than usual this year. The Citizen dropped a survival guide with tips on keeping them away.
Royal Ottawa launches $75M campaign for mental health research
The Lives Reclaimed campaign aims to fund urgent care clinics, suicide prevention research, and personalized brain imaging.
New elementary school in Ottawa will be named after Brian Mulroney
Ottawa's getting a new elementary school named after Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister. Details are still emerging on the location and opening timeline.
Ottawa-Gatineau adds 10,000 jobs as unemployment falls
The region's jobless rate dropped to 6.2% in May, bucking months of national slowdown. Construction led gains.
Sparks Street gets 13 new murals celebrating Canada's provinces
The Canadiana Block will feature sweeping landscapes of all 10 provinces and three territories, done by July 1.
Northern lights spotted?
anyone seeing aurora out there? someone's planning a drive out to somewhere dark but the city's too bright. worth checking reports before you head out if you're thinking the same.
Mosquitoes are back. Here's what to expect
After a delayed start due to cool spring weather, Ottawa's mosquito season is ramping up as temperatures warm. Experts say the city is in for a typical heavy season.
St. Patrick Street buildings raising questions
someone's asking about buildings on st. patrick near dalhousie — those houses look totally abandoned and falling apart. no word on city plans yet but folks are curious what's...
College tightens rules for safe-supply clinic doctors
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has approved new prescribing standards following months of community concerns about the New Dawn Medical clinic in Chinatown.