Friday · Oct 16, 2026
Owning a dog in Canada costs way more than you think
One creator broke down actual pet costs in Ottawa—over $20,000 spent mostly on vet bills, emergency trips, surgery, and pet insurance. If you're thinking about getting a dog...
Electric Feel - indie sleaze dance party
The 27 Club
Pedestrian struck in Sandy Hill has died
A person struck by a vehicle in Sandy Hill on Thursday has died. Earlier reporting had noted a 78-year-old injured in the incident.
Robocalls expected from Lawson campaign—here's the spam number to report
Robocalls are coming from a Lawson campaign and locals are sharing the number 613-908-8979 to pre-report as spam. Everyone's bracing for what's coming.
Now Clap! Bob The Drag Queen's on Tour (2nd Show Added)
The Bronson
Bob The Drag Queen - Ottawa
Bronson Centre
Chris Murphy, Peter Elkas
Club SAW
Larus Technologies lands $800K federal funding for AI military scenario platform
Ottawa defence-tech firm receives NRC IRAP support for ScenarioGPT project as part of $1.7-million development effort.
Bruce Cockburn
National Arts Centre
The New Hires, Asia Ruby, Campbell
The 27 Club
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
Wind River hiring across Ottawa tech sector
Wind River's got job openings in the Ottawa area right now. If you're looking for work in tech with the sector shifting, worth checking their Aptiv job board for postings.
Bob The Drag Queen - Ottawa
Bronson Centre
Now Clap! Bob The Drag Queen's on Tour
The Bronson
Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Toronto Argonauts
The Stadium at TD Place
Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa REDBLACKS
TD Place Stadium - Ottawa
Ottawa police officer charged with impaired driving after Thanksgiving weekend incident
Const. Clay Berrea, 25, charged with operation while impaired and exceeding legal blood-alcohol limit. Officer reassigned to administrative duties.
United launching Denver to Ottawa seasonal flight summer 2027
United Airlines is adding a new seasonal route from Denver to Ottawa starting summer 2027. Part of Air Canada's expanded US partnership—Denver flights to multiple Canadian...
20-year-old fighting for life after transport truck collision on Burton Road
Young driver in life-threatening condition after Thursday night crash near Vars. Ottawa police seek witnesses and dashcam footage.
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa
St Laurent Shopping Centre
City's Halloween event at Heritage Building is free with a Food Bank donation
The City of Ottawa is hosting a trick-or-treating event this weekend at the Heritage Building with witches, reapers, costumed characters, and a glowing pumpkin patch. Admission...
Hydro pole snapped, speed camera destroyed in Walkley overnight crash
Car hit a hydro pole at Walkley near Canterbury sport field around 3 a.m. Driver fled and was tackled by police. The freshly-repaired pole snapped clean, and the speed camera...
Search warrant executed at illegal cannabis storefront in east-end Ottawa, two arrested
Police shut down Castle Heights Cannabis at 605 Centre St. in Forbes, seizing edibles, psilocybin, and other controlled substances. Both individuals were released on conditions.
Reddit erupts over Sutcliffe-Leiper tension on campaign trail
Mark Sutcliffe told Jeff Leiper on debate stage that he'll be "an activist, not a leader" if elected — the quote's going around on Reddit and locals are weighing in on whether...
Mark Sutcliffe unveils comprehensive 70-page mayoral platform ahead of Oct. 26 election
The incumbent mayor, hovering around 50% in polling, pitched priorities including local economy, transit, infrastructure, and housing affordability at a downtown hotel Thursday.
78-year-old struck by vehicle in Sandy Hill
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Sandy Hill. Ottawa Police's Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam...
Redblacks quarterback Bryson Barnes makes CFL debut Friday against Toronto
The 25-year-old from Ohio is starting his first professional game Friday night at TD Place as Ottawa aims to end a 406-day winless drought and 22-game losing streak.
Rival councillors campaign against their own colleague
Council colleagues are campaigning for rivals against their own peer—a move one candidate called a "bold move." The 2026 campaign season is getting tense as sitting councillors...
Senators edge Islanders 2-1 in shootout behind Pinto's winning goal
Shane Pinto scored the shootout winner Thursday night as the Senators beat the New York Islanders at Canadian Tire Centre, bouncing back after a 7-2 loss at home.
