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Wednesday · Jun 17, 2026

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11:53
PM
Pulse

Swimming platform open on the Ottawa River

Swimming platform is officially open for business on the Ottawa River. Perfect time to jump in if you've been waiting for the go-ahead.

11:30
PM
Pulse

Black cat spotted near Minto Park in Centretown

Black cat hanging around Minto Park near Elgin since 8:45pm tonight—looks pretty skittish, might not be an outdoor cat. If you know who owns it, pass the word along.

11:08
PM
Pulse

Pollinator Appreciation Day at Fletcher Wildlife Garden

Pollinator Appreciation Day this Saturday at Fletcher Wildlife Garden, 10am to 2pm. Nature curious? Bring the kids. Speakers talking about trees and how to start your own...

10:45
PM
Neighborhoods

Barrhaven garage fire from e-scooter contained in minutes

Ottawa firefighters quickly controlled an electric-scooter blaze at a single-family home on Valencia Street.

10:23
PM
Feature

Mark Scott on building venture capital for Ottawa tech

The co-founder of N-Able and Fully Managed, now a partner at Top Down Ventures, discusses why Ottawa remains a critical tech hub and where the real opportunity lies.

9:15
PM
News Brief

81-year-old charged in historical sexual assault investigation

Ottawa Police's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit believes there may be additional victims in the case involving allegations from the 1980s.

9:15
PM
News Brief

Two charged in counterfeit-money fraud scheme targeting East Hawkesbury

An Ottawa man and Montreal resident face eight charges each after attempting to purchase a vehicle and crane with fake currency.

8:00
PM
Tonight

National Arts Centre Orchestra - Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin: Stravinsky's The Firebird

National Arts Centre

7:39
PM
Pulse

New reading club starts Monday in Ottawa Centre

A new movie and reading club kicks off Monday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Ottawa Centre. First topic is organizing — you'll be discussing a podcast and an...

7:03
PM
News Brief

OPP warns of distracted drivers caught on Highway 417

Officers say they caught a driver using a laptop and phone during rush hour Tuesday. Each distracted driving conviction brings a $615 fine, three demerit points, and a...

6:27
PM
Pulse

Free repair café this Saturday at Zibi

Repair Café is back Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zibi, The Warehouse on Booth Street. This month's a special one — it's bike month, and they're partnering with...

6:00
PM
Tonight

Paper Moon

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

6:00
PM
Tonight

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

5:15
PM
News Brief

Police release suspect photo in downtown sexual assault case

David Cheddesingh, 50, is accused of an assault on March 28 under the MacKenzie King Bridge. Investigators believe there may be more victims.

2:39
PM
Pulse

Queers & Beers Capital Pride Run kicks off Friday

Queers & Beers Capital Pride Run is happening Friday, June 19 — doors open at 6 p.m. Looking to join a group? Send a DM and find your crew.

2:03
PM
Pulse

Board game night every Thursday at Level One

Weekly Thursday board game night at Level One Game Pub, 14 Waller Street downtown. Starts at 6 p.m., drop in anytime. $9 with a food or drink purchase, $12 without — card...

1:27
PM
Neighborhoods

Three fires in 12 hours leave residents displaced

Two pets died and multiple people were treated for smoke inhalation across three separate incidents Tuesday into Wednesday.

12:15
PM
News Brief

Two collisions leave one dead, another critical

A 55-year-old man died after an e-scooter hit an SUV in Nepean; days later, an e-bike collided with a van in Barrhaven.

7:30
AM
Pulse

Found cat hanging around Centretown

Black cat with grey markings and white chest spot has been on porches around Centretown/Chinatown for days. Super friendly, clearly someone's pet.

6:45
AM
Pulse

Moon and two planets visible in the western sky

Sliver of moon and two planets just visible looking west if you get out tonight. Otherworldly.

6:00
AM
Pulse

Bronson resurfacing underway, drivers seeing improvement

Northbound Bronson got milled and the drive is noticeably better now. Resurfaced Bronson coming next year — might finally get it off the worst roads list.

5:15
AM
News Brief

Saravanamuttoo pitches 'open books' to challenge city spending

Mayoral candidate criticizes Lansdowne 2.0 and Tewin developments, promises financial transparency and transit affordability ahead of October election.