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Councillor calls for ‘holistic’ urban planning amid province’s housing push
College Coun. Laine Johnson is advocating for the province to stop undermining municipal governments and let city planners do their work to help create as much new housing as possible in liveable neighbourhoods. Citing 53 recommendations that the city has made to accelerate housing development, Johnson said the provincial government is ‘punching down’ on the city’s ability to build housing....
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August 21, 2026
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NSL-leading Ottawa extends unbeaten run to 10 with 2-2 draw against Toronto
Ottawa Rapid FC and AFC Toronto offered fans an offensive showcase at TD Place on Aug. 9 as the teams recorded a 2-2 draw in Northern Super League action. Forward Melanie Forbes opened the scoring for league-leading Ottawa in the 12th minute. After Toronto defender Zoe Burns failed to clear the ball, Kayla Adamek intercepted it and sent a cross...
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August 15, 2026
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Where’s Waldo? Wellington West enlists popular character to support retailers
It took me nearly 20 minutes to find Waldo at the World of Maps on Wellington Street West. I toured the store three times, browsed the maps and board games, and carefully inspected the flags displayed in the window. I was determined to find the little guy to get my passport stamped. But the hunt was far from over. I...
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Théo Lemarchandel ,
August 15, 2026
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Atlético’s Ballou Tabla nets winner against Halifax, tops league in scoring
In Atlético Ottawa’s match against the Halifax Wanderers on Aug. 8, suspense and patience best described the scene at TD Place. Ottawa produced another late-game drama with a 2-1 victory at home against the visitors from Nova Scotia. The game lasted nearly three hours and 30 minutes due to severe weather conditions. The result strengthened Atlético’s hold on the fourth...
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August 14, 2026
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‘Persian Pitch’ premieres in Ottawa with Iranian-Canadian artists in spotlight
An Ottawa audience got its first look at a new Bell Fibe TV music docuseries celebrating Iranian-Canadian artists at an Aug. 6 premiere screening of the first two episodes of “Persian Pitch.” The event at Club Saw featured a screening of the series’ opening episodes, followed by a panel discussion with creator, director and co-producer of the series, Nickie Shobeiry,...
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Marjan Massoom ,
August 14, 2026
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Residents of fast-growing Barrhaven critique planned civic centre, library
An Aug. 10 open house for a sprawling new civic centre and library branch in Barrhaven gave local residents a chance to see plans for the community complex and give feedback directly to municipal staff and city councillors. The open house for the civic complex was held at the Minto Recreation Centre with Barrhaven East and West councillors Wilson Lo...
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Justin Campbell ,
August 13, 2026
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Ottawa protesters join Ontario-wide ‘Fight Ford’ rally amid Liberal surge
Demonstrators gathered at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights in downtown Ottawa on July 25 to protest the Progressive Conservative government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The Ottawa rally was one of dozens of demonstrations organized across Ontario under the grassroots Fight Ford movement. Speakers repeatedly criticized the Ford government’s decision to close supervised consumption sites, while also raising concerns...
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Marjan Massoom ,
August 10, 2026
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‘No Pigs BBQ and Roast’ draws calls for police reform after misconduct cases
A vegan barbecue, speeches from community advocates and the symbolic destruction of a pig piñata marked a protest outside Ottawa City Hall on Monday, where demonstrators demanded Ottawa police officers accused of gender-based misconduct be fired rather than allowed to resign quietly. The event, titled “No Pigs BBQ and Roast,” was organized by the Punch Up Collective, an Ottawa-based activist...
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Marjan Massoom ,
August 7, 2026
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Inaugural ‘Music in the Woods Festival’ gives Orléans a live songfest of its own
By Maryam Khan As children danced barefoot in front of the stage and others settled onto the hillside overlooking a forest on a summer Saturday evening, the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s inaugural Music in the Woods Festival on July 25 delivered something Orléans has long been missing: a major live music event close to home. For lead director...
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August 4, 2026
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Citing popularity of River House, Dow’s Lake, NCC opens two more swim sites
Two new swimming docks opened in July on both shores of the Ottawa River, giving visitors additional places to cool off in the water. One is located on the shoreline at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, while the other is directly across the river at East Wharf, near the Rideau Canal locks at the foot of Major’s Hill...
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Justin Campbell ,
August 1, 2026
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Ottawa native shines in debut, Atlético holds CPL playoff spot at midseason
By Théo Lemarchandel Atlético Ottawa defeated Pacific FC in a dramatic comeback on Sunday, July 26, as newly acquired Ottawa-born attacker Nicolas Fleuriau Château netted the winning goal in extra time and Gustavo Leal earned his first victory as the club’s head coach. Ottawa lost its next game 3-1 to Vancouver FC on Aug. 1, but remains in a Canadian...
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August 1, 2026
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‘It democratizes elite coaching’: Defending Ironman champ trains with AI
By Théo Lemarchandel Eight hours, 40 minutes and 22 seconds. That’s how long Luke Evans, 29, took to complete the inaugural Ironman Canada-Ottawa race last August, becoming the first of 2,500 competitors to cross the finish line in one of the sporting world’s ultimate tests of endurance : 226 kilometres of cycling, running and swimming. The 29-year-old Toronto-based engineer played hockey...
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Capital Current Staff ,
August 1, 2026
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‘A sprinkle of Brazilian flair’: Atlético’s new coach upbeat about Ottawa club
By Théo Lemarchandel For the first time in Atlético Ottawa and Canadian Premier League history, a Brazilian has been appointed head coach. Gustavo Leal takes over the team following Diego Mejía’s departure in May to become coach of Ottawa’s sister club in Mexico, Atlético de San Luis — a well-earned promotion after Mejía led Ottawa to the CPL’s championship last...
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Capital Current Staff ,
July 26, 2026
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Riverkeeper panelists say ‘swimmability’ emerging as key quality-of-life indicator in major cities around the world
The head of the Ottawa Riverkeeper advocacy group says it’s time to change the public’s longstanding perception that the Ottawa River isn’t clean enough to swim in. Riverkeeper CEO Laura Reinsborough — who also holds the title “Riverkeeper” — hosted a recent panel discussion at the NCC River House that highlighted how a city’s “swimmability” is emerging as a key...
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Justin Campbell ,
July 23, 2026
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‘Modern way of doing business’: How public feedback reshaped a proposed salmon farm along the Ottawa River
By Maryam Khan A proposed $300-million land-based salmon farm along the Ottawa River about 100 kilometres northwest of Ottawa-Gatineau has been redesigned after area residents and environmental groups raised concerns during Quebec’s environmental review process — a flexible approach to the project that the proponent company, Samonix, says reflects the “modern way of doing business.” The facility, announced in 2024,...
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Capital Current Staff ,
July 23, 2026
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Climate advocates rally outside Ottawa MP’s office over pipeline proposal
Climate advocates gathered outside Ottawa Centre Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi’s constituency office on June 25, joining coordinated demonstrations in more than 40 communities across Canada to oppose the federal Liberal government’s support for a proposed new pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia. Organized locally by 350.org Canada and Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN!), the demonstration called on the federal...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 22, 2026
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ACE District launches with arts-led vision for more vibrant ByWard Market
City officials, artists and business leaders gathered in June to launch the Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) District, an initiative intended to connect cultural institutions, businesses and public spaces while bringing new public art and programming to the city core. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said a vibrant downtown is crucial to Ottawa’s identity and long-term growth. “If we want a stronger...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 22, 2026
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Nighttime river boat cruises highlight tourism funding for after-dark Ottawa
Ottawa has gained a nightlife boat cruise series this summer, partly thanks to an Ottawa Tourism funding initiative to support after-dark activities in the capital. Th Ottawa Boat Cruise’s “Sunset Party Cruise” series brings Ottawa in line with other Canadian locales, such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, that offer evening party events on the water. Nightlife cruises are being hosted...
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Justin Campbell ,
July 20, 2026
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‘The Train to Nowhere’ revisits Ottawa’s transit vision and asks what comes next
More than a decade after Ottawa’s original light rail plans were derailed by political decisions and years after the city’s current LRT system was plagued by breakdowns, a new documentary is encouraging residents to reconsider how the capital arrived at its transit crisis — and what lessons can be learned as Ottawa continues to expand its transit network. Dozens gathered...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 19, 2026
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What makes transit safer? Critics question OC Transpo’s ‘cosmetic’ safety upgrade for Rideau Station
Community advocates are questioning whether OC Transpo’s plans to increase security at Rideau Station will make transit safer, arguing the agency is focusing too heavily on enforcement rather than the underlying issues affecting riders. The concern comes after the transit committee received an update Wednesday on OC Transpo’s Public Safety Strategy report, a multi-year framework developed following several incidents on...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 19, 2026
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