Wednesday · Oct 7, 2026
Sunset at Billing Bridge
beautiful evening light over Billing Bridge — people were out capturing the colours.
Ottawa police seek public help identifying vehicles in fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a dark Ford Escape that fled the scene at West Hunt Club and Merivale roads on October 2 at 5:56 a.m.
Mayoral candidate platforming controversial figure
Josh Rachlis, running for mayor, is sharing content from someone called Chadgpt on his Instagram sparkthegenius page. the person has a reputation for harassing women and...
Thefts from vehicles surge 35% in Ottawa's west and south end over the summer
Police report 1,140 vehicle thefts from July to September 2026, up from 844 the previous year. Most involve suspects checking door handles and entering unlocked cars.
Rodent problems piling up for some Ottawans
folks are reporting mice inside and rats outside their houses. one person's exterminator bailed on the job even though the mice stuck around — looking for recommendations on...
Ottawa planning committee approves 30-storey tower on St. Laurent Boulevard despite resident pushback
The residential tower will demolish three buildings and add 401 units to the Overbrook neighbourhood, though some residents worry about parking and school-zone traffic.
Sidewalk graffiti ads raising eyebrows across Ottawa
Someone's spray-painting corporate ads straight onto Ottawa sidewalks. A PC Health ad showed up at Somerset and Gladstone, and now people are spotting Loblaw chatbot ads around...
Danny Bhoy
The Bronson
Danny Bhoy
Bronson Centre
Dirty Bingo: October 2026
Observatory
Pat Metheny
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Bahamas
History Ottawa
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
Kitchissippi candidate Subhir Uppal's campaign signs defaced with swastikas
Police received a report October 5 of hate symbols drawn on election signs near Churchill and Scott. Uppal said his family has experienced hatred throughout the campaign.
Reddit thread: masked group in dark alley sparks safety concern
Someone posted about being stared down by a masked group in a dark alley last night and asking what the night mayor plans to do about it. The thread raised questions about...
Reddit debate: swim registration promise draws criticism
Locals are weighing in on Sutcliffe's swim registration pledge, with one commenter calling the move opportunistic. The conversation highlights frustration around pool access...
Ottawa Catholic school teacher charged with sexual assault of student
Nancy Lescarbeau, 52, arrested Wednesday; police concerned there may be additional victims. Anyone with information should contact Ottawa Police.
Looking for stroller-friendly fall colours with a toddler?
Someone's asking for spots to see fall foliage with a little one — needs to be stroller-friendly or an easy short walk, within 30-40 minutes of downtown. Know any good ones?
Apple sales drought in Ottawa — harvest late or bad year?
Local stores aren't stocked with fall apple bins like usual. Cortlands especially hard to find. A local is wondering if September rain delayed the harvest or if Ontario had a...
Fall colours popping across the city today
Trees are at peak right now. Worth getting outside if you can.
Ottawa researchers reverse autism symptoms in mice by fixing blood vessel defects
A six-year study at The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa found that restoring blood flow to the brain reversed behavioural symptoms in adult mice with autism-linked...
Sansotei Bank Street closed, locals want it back
The spicy tan-tan ramen spot Sansotei used to draw people every week on Bank Street. It's closed now and nobody knows if it's coming back—r/ottawa is hoping someone has the...
