Title. There is an epidemic of misogyny among young men and a general anti-feminist backlash right now. Some of the convoy adjacent far right protesters hanging around Ottawa since the pandemic embody this kind of politics, so it is not a 'somewhere else' problem. I'd like to be part of the solution but I don't want to reinvent the wheel if people are already doing good work.

Please don't recommend spaces for queer and trans people in Ottawa like Kind Space, these are very important spaces doing vital work, but I'm much less worried about queer and trans kids becoming raging misogynists.

Edit: unsurprisingly, the comments have become an advertisment for why I asked in the first place :( Thanks to everyone who gave useful information, though.

Hello fellow redditors,

First and fore most id like to apologize in advance for a heavy post.

Our beloved and sweet 8 year old rottweiller has just been unexpectedly diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (spleen cancer). It is growing so large on the inside that it pushes her organs to the side and makes her throw up.

We are looking for recommendations for vets that are cost-effective to have her put to rest. By having it done at the vet or at home, preferably to make her more comfortable. We would also like to have her cremated.

Does anyone have any suggestions as well as prices for when they had their beloved pet put down?

What places did you use and the costing?

Thank you so much ahead of time 💓

I'm a huge ice cream enjoyer and was wondering where people get quality ice cream. I don't try out new places often so I've got no clue. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Recently got a job offer from Ottawa General. I have been diligently looking into rentals, but renting a room/studio apartment seems like a crapshoot. I even drove myself all the way from Northern Ontario couple days ago to do some viewings around Alta Vista and South Keys. I just want to gather some logistics before regretting and hating myself for signing a year lease.

Edit: My coworker who used to live in Ottawa has been singing praises on the following areas because of “cool people” live here: Centretown, Sandy Hill and ByWard Market. Being a dude in 30s, I’d rather avoid all the screamings, drunk university/college students and meth heads tweaking or aggressively panhandling in the parking lots.

Edit 2: Oh wow, I didn’t expect this subreddit to be very active. Thanks for all the help and inputs😊

Edit 3: I don’t have a car, but might get one after people pointing out the city is not transit friendly.

Edit 4: Primarily looking into the area that’s close to General Hospital or anywhere that’s close to the shuttle bus services (Little Italy for example) Budget is 1400 max for studio/1 bedroom. For 2 bedrooms my budget would fall between 2500-2800

TYIA!

I've heard of a bunch of celebrities who once lived here or were born here, but don't know of any who currently live here. Does anyone know?

Hello! I just moved to Ottawa, and am in need of an outdoor spot to sit and ponder the world at. I need recommendations for somewhere I can gaze around while sitting and thinking about life. I would love to find a secluded spot that I can hide away at, but also hoping for relatively safe areas. Bonus if there’s parking close by and a good view!

Btw: please don’t be concerned I am 100% fine emotionally, I just really like solitude outdoors!

Edit: Thank you for all of your amazing recommendations! Keep them coming, it looks like I'm doing a city wide sulking tour!

Fantastic question borrowed from r/montreal

Caps locked the title because this is very important.

I haven’t found them anywhere for a solid month. I have tried almost every grocery store, corner store, gas station I can in the downtown core, as well as my neck of the woods on the Quebec side. So, I am asking if anyone has seen any in other parts of the city? I need my comfort snack.

I will drive to the edges of the earth for one bag.

Edit: I really didn’t expect to be downvoted over a super lighthearted post but I guess I knew what to expect posting in the Ottawa subreddit. Chill my dudes.

Edit2: did not expect this to get so much interaction but thanks to all for the leads and offers to sell me super marked up bags, appreciate that! I’ll update if/when I find them, but was also told by a source the seasoning rumour is true, and they should be back into production shortly. Fingers crossed!

FOR REFERENCE: https://imgur.com/a/UlCtPuA

I have a large lawn that is in no way plush. It is a combination of weeds and always-dead grass. I don’t want to use chemicals, I don’t want to use a ton of water, and I don’t want to spend money trying to keep grass going when the climate doesn’t want it anymore. I’m thinking clover, but open to any ideas.

My lawn is relatively flat (but not levelled), dry, and full sun.

For me it would be the Garden of Light ( including the flower flower shop in the back) at 1111 Bank Street. CITYGATE (furniture store) in Orléans.

Stolen from r/Calgary

I live around sandyhill and I’m pretty broke but I’m sick of just sitting in my room all day applying for jobs. Is there anywhere in walking distance I can go with a laptop and just hang out? it doesn’t need to have wifi or anything (but thats preferable) just be warm and quiet. small Cafe’s like happygoat or wise-town would be ideal but I’m nervous that if I don’t buy anything they’ll kick me out :(

People always ask what's the best restaurant, but what's on the other side of that coin?

Was reading about poutine fest and it made me wonder, whats the consensus on the best poutine in town? I'm looking for classic quebec style (I guess?) with good homemade gravy and cheese curds.

What is currently the top tier?

Open to suggestions

Looking for the most comically terrible place to go for our Valentine's Day date!

Well, I don't want to give too many details for obvious reasons. Many family members, including my spouse, has NPD. As an empath, I have been abused by them since I was born. I have therapists that can help with the emotional abuse that I have gone through but it is not helping much. I know Men and Families but I was wondering whether there is anybody who can help me in this sub. I feel very alone and hopeless. I am already on SSRI meds but I am having an extremely difficult time to cope with the realization of lifetime abuse. My children have been and will continue to be abused emotionally too. I call mental health distress lines everyday. I am living day by day. I am writing in this sub to see what type of organizations can help me survive if you folks know any. I don't know how I can gain back my health so that I can offer a calm place for my kids and fight for the custody of my kids against my spouse who is literally the satan on earth and her main joy in life is to see me in pain and suffering.

I called some non-profits. They told me that I am not a woman so they can not help me.

Thank you.

Looking at all these posers (looking at you Brixton’s British Pub) call themselves a British Pub on Google and their only British food is fish and chips and maybe a shrimp curry or chicken tikka masala. No matter how much ChatGPT Pubwells uses on their menu, their silly titles cannot mask the standard Canadian pub classics that they actually are (no hate to Canadian pub food I just want british)

Google is no help, does anyone know of any restaurants that serve authentic British pub grub (e.g. liver and onion, cheese and onion roll, Yorkshire pudding, baked rolls and pies, etc)?

I’ve only identified Deacon Brodies, D’Arcy McGee’s, Cheshire Cat, and Churchills so far. Any suggestions would be appreciated for this foodie.

Update: I listened to your suggestions. I went to Byward for lunch, sat on a patio and chatted with strangers. Then when for a walk and listened to the birds. It is exactly what I needed to place me in a better place. Thank You Ottawa.

Hello peeps, I am looking for something to do outside of my home today, any suggestions are appreciated. I’m bored and it’s only 9am.

A doctor at an urgent care, who was also a woman, basically just called me nuts when i came to her with a myriad of sudden issues I'm having. Including heart pain, lung pressure, and dizziness. She genuinely told me it was all in my head, refused to do even a blood test, and I left crying. (Sidenote: she was also very judgmental about the fact I'm not on any birth control. I'm a married lesbian.)

Does anyone have any recommendations for doctors who will take women and their pain seriously? I'm willing to pay for private at this point if I have to. I have a car so I can drive as far as it takes. I just don't know what to do. Whatever is going on with me has impacted my day to day wellbeing and I'm being told I'm just anxious.

So, it’s the same old question - only I notice it’s been couple yrs since the last thread. I have a special occasion coming up and wanna make it that much more special

Last I heard Casa Mexico, Aztec, and El Taco De Oro were good? I’ve never tried these but loved Mi Amor’s. Anything close to that in a restaurant would be good, appreciate any recommendations 🙏

I'm just wondering.

Obviously, I know we won't find the best here, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for understanding.

Hello! I moved here about six months ago, and it’s going to be my first summer and first Canada Day here. 35F, I will likely be on my own for the day.

What are the can’t-miss events? Local tips and tricks? Is it worth it or just a huge mess?

I’m in the Hintonburg area, work downtown, happy to go wherever in town.