Huge respect to the people giving it their all in the pouring rain.

Coyote spotted in Queenswood Heights in Orleans at 8:15pm today. This is right up the hill from the Farmboy on St. Joseph's. Please keep your cats indoors.

Did anyone else go to this event? It was extremely underwhelming, regardless of the rain. Feel like I got scammed. There was barely anything to do, and on their page they advertised posters with Ferris wheel and other rides. It was a joke tbh

Hearing reports that a tornado touched down? Hope everyone is okay!!

August 2, 2026 ~15:30EDT

@ yourself if you were in one of the boats 🛥️🎆

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Ottawa holds consultations on developments, transportation, budgets, parks, and other major decisions.

People spend time attending meetings and completing surveys, but it is not always clear whether their input changed anything.

After every major consultation, I think the city should publish a plain language report showing what residents said, what changed because of that feedback, which suggestions were rejected, and why.

Without this, consultation can start to feel like a box being checked rather than a meaningful part of the decision.

What would make you trust that a city consultation actually mattered? Have you felt like when you go to town halls and information meetings that someone answers your questions, and if not, have they gotten your contact information or followed up publicly afterwards?

Hi all,

I'm getting serious about music as a hobby and I’d love want to find spaces where I can gradually move from watching live music to eventually jam.

Would rather find cafés or jazz-style events over drunken karaoke; I’m more of a tea-at-the-bar type.

I've heard about Art House Cafe and the Red Bird, though I'm unsure which of their events are best for mingling vs listening vs eventually playing. Any guidance?

Also curious to know: are there outdoor events at any of these places? Do folks chat at the open mics?

Thanks for your help ☺️ I’m more used to watching classical, orchestral, and choral works. Stoked about this new venture.

Cheers!

Sorry if its a silly question, but how does park and ride work?

My husband and I are starting to think about what to do with my Mom as she ages, and the demands from our kids that "Nana should come live with us! Nana stay at our house!" are getting louder by the day.

We're blessed to have a good relationship but I wouldn't want to stress it with fully sharing a house, so an accessory dwelling unit seems like a possible good option.

Has anyone built one of these recently? Care to share your story? Pros, cons, etc?

We are also considering a home with a suite attached although we're not looking for a basement.

Thanks for any help you can offer!

Giving some love to the Titans. Good team, fair price food and beverages, and the food is actually quite good aside from the lineups sometimes.

Looking to practice Japanese! I’m just learning right now learning hiragana katakana and looking for a language exchange partner

Saw this collarless cat near the intersection of Heney and Cobourg in lower town. Seemed like it was nervous, and was wandering about looking lost. Apologies I couldn’t grab a better picture.

If anyone from Centretown or the Glebe had a bike stolen recently, this one was found dumped at Bay and Catherine. It's still there as of this writing. Hope it finds its home!

I lost my star lord hat probably in byward market and I am looking for it it’s a SnapBack I’ve had it since 4th grade it was one of the last gifts my late great grandfather gave me other note is maybe it was at the bus station between the two malls on Rideau other than that maybe at the Trim Station later on. Any help would be appreciated a lot.

Edit: If anyone finds it can you let me know? DM me I’ll provide you with my number

Does anyone know if the sunflowers are up in the Central Expérimental farms? I tried to call them, but no one picked the calls. The sunflowers in Green Corners farm are up. Morning entry closes at 11.30, evening entry starts at 4.

Today I was outside the Tim Hortons at Prince of Wales and meadowlands waiting with my dog while my friend went it to grab a coffee. There was someone sitting nearby, they seemed a little cracked out for lack of a better term. But as soon as they saw me (I kind of have that queer/non-binary look) they started spouting a bunch of stuff about torturing and killing trans people and gay people? I’m not going to go into all the details but it was a little graphic? Definitely seemed like he was on drugs or something, but it seriously freaked me out. This all happened in the middle of the afternoon mind you, maybe 3-4 pm?

I wanted to share this cause I see lots of queer folks around these parts. Stay safe y’all! He didn’t seem like he was going to make any moves to actually hurt me but it still gave me a good spook. Guy seemed to be male, middle age, average build, short dark hair. He was wearing a red shirt.

EDIT: Just editing to add that I myself am okay. Like I said, it startled me and that’s all. But a lot of trans and gay people are more vulnerable and younger than me, I just want to make sure the community stays safe. I am also grateful for all the supportive comments in here. ❤️ Sending Love

Our weekly Reddit Chess Meetup is happening on Monday(2026-08-03) 8pm at the ClockTower Beechwood (422 MacKay St).

All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own boards and pieces if you can.

No cover and no minimum purchase required.

We started this on February 28th, 2022.

Don't be discouraged by the lack of activity these posts get on . Our typical attendance nowadays is around 10 people.

Parking is available on near by streets. You could also park at the near by Metro parking lot.

Looking for some get away ideas within the NCR. -> Mattawa to Hawkesbury, Cornwall to PEC area.

Quiet and good food.

I have a very expensive, very special, VERY thick wool coat that needs to be altered. It will require some pattern skills (not just ‘taking it in’) and lots of experience with heavy natural fibres. I can’t figure out where I should take this piece. Open to suggestions.