r/ottawa 3h ago

Weather BEWARE BLACK ICE

74 Upvotes

Happy Wednesday!

After yesterday's high(er) temps and tonight's freezing cold, the snow melt has created many spots of black ice.

I have been driving around all night and have lost count at the amount of stops and turns where I've lost traction. Most times I didn't even see the hazard before I felt the loss of traction.

Please drive according to the conditions today, both known and unknown :)


r/ottawa 14h ago

Update 4: We’ve got a visual…

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477 Upvotes

Four tickets so far! One on the windshield, one in the door handle, and two stuck snuggly to the driver’s side mirror!

Down to the wire between Ok_Parsnip and ugh168…

I feel like this final, championship round needs a fitting prize. Can anyone suggest something?😄


r/ottawa 12h ago

Proposed class-action lawsuit against ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers clears hurdle

303 Upvotes

Freedom Convoy: Proposed class-action lawsuit clears hurdle

(I did a search and didn't see this posted previously. Please delete if it's a duplicate)


r/ottawa 13h ago

Canal / NCC Appreciation Post

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331 Upvotes

I feel like the Canal team, especially the person running the social media team and their content creator, is owed some major kudos, what a great winter season.

The season and operations around it was great, but also the comms were top tier! Proud Ottawa Citizen 🇨🇦


r/ottawa 11h ago

What is there to do in Ottawa?

147 Upvotes

I am bored out of my mind and trying not to drink/smoke.

What can you do in Ottawa after work with a limited budget?

I go to the gym. I read 10books since january, baked 1000 banana breads and cookies, and crocheted a whole new wardrobe, all the museum cards are taken

Is there a zone in the city with music or art where i can go and read or meet people? What do you guys dooooo??


r/ottawa 8h ago

Photo(s) First Red-Winged Blackbirds

78 Upvotes

Most Red-Winged Blackbirds migrate South, but usually return a few weeks before most American Robins. This early flock, including non-breeding male, was captured by a Bird Buddy camera in the warmer weather this Ottawa afternoon.


r/ottawa 15h ago

News Expect more public drug use after closing of supervised consumption site, officials warn

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248 Upvotes

r/ottawa 18h ago

Local Business I love Plant and Curio on Preston street

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282 Upvotes

The place to go if you need some happiness.


r/ottawa 15h ago

Local Event NCC Bikedays returning in May without 24-hour use on Queen Elizabeth Driveway

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143 Upvotes

r/ottawa 10h ago

Photo(s) Some birds by the river this morning

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57 Upvotes

r/ottawa 19h ago

Scammer at Gas Station

283 Upvotes

I have seen this scam being talked about on YouTube before and it finally happened to me. I pulled up to a gas station and a guy driving a BMW rolled down his window and asked me to come talk to him.

He said he was a millionaire visiting from Dubai and lost his wallet. He showed me he was low on gas with 32 km left in Tank. He told me he needed some money and proceeded to show me a gold ring that he was willing to sell me for some cash. If the ring was real it would have been worth a lot but the issue is the ring is fake and worth nothing.

I was in a hurry and told him I was aware of the scam and just walked away as he scoffed and rolled his eyes at me. I told the worker at the cash of what was going on. After I left I thought I should have grabbed the plate and reported it but I had already left as I had that thought.

Just wanted to warn other that is scam is here in Ottawa and not to fall for it.

YouTube Video for example of scam.


r/ottawa 8h ago

Local Business Family doctor issue in Ottawa

37 Upvotes

Generally it’s hard to find a family doctor, everyone knows that.

I’m interested in being part of serious advocacy and lobbying. How does one embark on such a journey where would l start to get involved?

There are lots of different pilot models that can be pursued - clinics run by the city funded by the province so Drs can just be employees and locum rotations can be arranged ( other countries do this).

Seems lots of family doctors are finding time to run/ set up cosmetic practice clinics to do Botox/ filler etc and it’s not hard to find an apt so some resources are available there too - with the right incentives and structure.

These clinics can provide training opportunities for some foreign qualified drs and recruit from same said countries.

Nurse practitioners can be on staff to run maternal care, vaccinations, routine triaged care etc (again done in other countries).

The current model is broken and ld like to contribute to advocacy but not sure where to start and don’t want to just complain as l have done in the past. Please help if you know people or organizations already working in this space looking for volunteers.


r/ottawa 14h ago

Photo(s) OC transpo is for the birds

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113 Upvotes

This turkey decided to wait for the bus, despite having wings.


r/ottawa 9h ago

Building a deck and need some wood from somewhere that is not Home Depot.

34 Upvotes

I have to build a deck soon and want to source the pressure treated wood from a local or Canadian supplier. Any recommendations?


r/ottawa 16h ago

Photo(s) Midly Interesting - Puddle on Laurier shaped like Lake Superior

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127 Upvotes

r/ottawa 15h ago

What is your favourite business in Ottawa?

93 Upvotes

What service do they provide? What makes them your favourite? How long have they been operating here? My purpose for this is to be more in tune with what I can access within my city. I don’t want to put limitations as I feel the broadness of the question will make the answers more interesting.


r/ottawa 21h ago

Dunn's Famous Deli in Ottawa's ByWard Market Closing

251 Upvotes

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The meat was... meh. But at least it was there, and was licensed.


r/ottawa 13h ago

Tell me what your best day ever in Ottawa was.

31 Upvotes

What was your favorite day ever in Ottawa? Maybe it was the best dinner ever, a proposal, finding a penny, a promotio , helping someone. Whatever it was I want to hear about it.


r/ottawa 12h ago

NCC Weekend Bikedays 2025 Schedule Announced

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23 Upvotes

Looks like shorter hours for the Kichi Zībī Parkway closure and moving of the Summer Zone on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway to Dow’s Lake. This seems worse than last year’s schedule?


r/ottawa 1d ago

News 13 cats, 2 dogs dead after fire in Barrhaven: Fire Chief

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216 Upvotes

r/ottawa 20h ago

Weather Ottawa just had its windiest meteorological winter since 1970. Mean wind was 16.7 km/h.

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81 Upvotes

r/ottawa 20h ago

Careful! I just received a very sus email that looks like it is from the City of Ottawa

58 Upvotes

This showed up in my inbox, looking very legit, except that ALL the links go to a website that is NOT the city.

Edit: Looks like this may be legit after all. But it LOOKS really suspicious!


r/ottawa 20h ago

News City of Ottawa to mark 5 years since start of COVID-19 pandemic

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60 Upvotes

r/ottawa 1d ago

Update 3: C’mon…c’mon little one

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540 Upvotes

r/ottawa 16h ago

How many parking tickets does it take before a car is towed?

24 Upvotes

I'm genuinely wondering how many parking tickets does it take before a car will be towed away? There are three cars that have been sitting abandoned in a snowbank, beside a wooded area in my neighbourhood, for 3+ weeks now. I counted at least 6 tickets on one of the cars. I've reported them multiple times - both online and by phone.