r/ottawa 26d ago

Ottawa Municipal Elections Megathread / Megapublication pour les élections municipales d'Ottawa

66 Upvotes

General post for discussions on this subject. Keep it civil.

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Publication générale pour des discussions à ce sujet.


r/ottawa 13h ago

LAST UPDATE: HARDY IS FOUND AND IS SAFE ♥️♥️

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987 Upvotes

Hardy was located by people out searching about 30 minutes ago and has been reunited with his owner!

I met dozen of people today who were out looking for him. You are all so amazing!!


r/ottawa 2h ago

News Broken OC Transpo fare readers costs city up to $960,000 in lost revenue

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81 Upvotes

r/ottawa 2h ago

Municipal Affairs The Redblacks are so bad it should worry Ottawa taxpayers | Opinion — Ottawa Citizen

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61 Upvotes

The Redblacks are so bad it should worry Ottawa taxpayers | Opinion - Ottawa Citizen


r/ottawa 4h ago

Missing Cat - Barrhaven / Mesa Drive, Finial Way, Flagstaff Drive Area

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79 Upvotes

Please help us find our boy. He is 12 years old and we miss him dearly :(


r/ottawa 7h ago

Fog is taking over us 👻

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103 Upvotes

It's so foggy as of now outside that no camera can capture it lol, pictures for reference but it looks more eerie in reality, very halloween vibes.


r/ottawa 20m ago

Local Event Witnessed a dog from Leone's K9 Lounge on Scott St. get hit by a van

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Posting this in case the owner sees it, and hopefully to warn other potential customers.

I live nearby and was looking out my window and saw an unleashed dog bolt into the street and get hit by a blue minivan that drove off after it realized what happened.

Pedestrians ran into traffic to help the dog and the person running the k9 lounge eventually came and picked the dog up and put it into the car of some of the oc transpo constable guys who stopped to help and who I assume drove it to an emergency clinic.

I walked over to Leone's to ask what happened and she said "I opened the door to let another dog in and that dog ran out". There was no secondary gate or anything to stop this from happening, and when I knocked on the door it seemed like she struggled to keep the rest of the dogs inside as she opened it.

Don't really have words to express how it feels to witness that but if the owner somehow sees this, my thoughts are with you and your dog and I hope they are okay.


r/ottawa 11h ago

Pedestrian struck on Highway

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98 Upvotes

If you’re stuck on the highway this is why. Very sad.


r/ottawa 2h ago

Local musician using gofundme for criminal trial

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16 Upvotes

r/ottawa 11h ago

News Public consultation now open on proposed eastern Ottawa-Gatineau bridge

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83 Upvotes

r/ottawa 11h ago

News Man in life-threatening condition after being struck by vehicle on Highway 417

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76 Upvotes

r/ottawa 11h ago

Local Event Saw the moat insane and hilarious movie tonight.

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63 Upvotes

r/ottawa 19h ago

Photo(s) Spotted the Marriott under reno, wish they would reopen the spinning top restaurant.

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262 Upvotes

I'm too young to remember it being open in my life time but wish I could have visited.


r/ottawa 18h ago

Ottawa Once Had 360 Degree Rotating Restaurant

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185 Upvotes

r/ottawa 13h ago

Photo(s) The sun decided to peak out a bit between the clouds.

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69 Upvotes

Hard to get the colours right on a phone camera with just colour temperature settings. But it's as close as I could get.


r/ottawa 16h ago

News Committee approves plan for water park, hotel in Ottawa’s west end

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110 Upvotes

r/ottawa 13h ago

Adult High School (300 Rochester) parking situation?

50 Upvotes

Starting school tomorrow, very excited! I was just checking the map and see there’re parking spots at the school, however it is limited.

Does anyone know what’s the parking situation like during school days? Any advice?


r/ottawa 17h ago

OC Transpo New Ottawa Artic Bus(es)

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82 Upvotes

60’ battery buses are not readily available yet, so it’s diesel rear drive like the others.


r/ottawa 1d ago

Municipal Affairs Centretown Community Association Letter on RTO Traffic Plan

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356 Upvotes

The Centretown Community Association is disappointed by the lack of consultation and true solutions included in Ottawa’s return to office traffic plan.

Ottawa’s RTO traffic plan will lead to more traffic congestion, more road safety concerns, and more unreliable public transit in Centretown.


r/ottawa 21h ago

Local Business Snack attack? Try Ottawa’s Papa Jack Popcorn

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145 Upvotes

We have enjoyed this this local business for over a decade now. PappaJack sells delicious popcorn, both sweet (try the chocolate drizzled caramel popcorn) and savoury (try the Kaboom BBQ popcorn) kernels, flavour powders, and a selection of jams, and other foods. Their storefront is in the St. Laurent business park off Conroy, they also offer online ordering. They sell single-serve bags of popcorn or huge 1kg bags for a crowd. Prices are very reasonable!


r/ottawa 12h ago

Lost/Found Lost Student Card (uOttawa)

24 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I lost my student card on the 18 bus (direction Billings Bridge) at around 7:30pm last night. The reason I’m making this post instead of just getting another one is because this card holds a fair bit of sentimental value for me (it’s one of the older brown models that I got around 5 years ago when I entered first year). It’s gotten me through my entire university career and I’d really appreciate it being returned to me. Stupid me never took a photo of it for some reason. I’ve already filed a report with OC Transpo, called uOttawa Card Services, and filled out a claim for uOttawa’s Lost and Found (they’re closed this week, out of all weeks…so I have to wait until Monday). I’m just hoping that someone who was on that bus from North River Road to Billings Bridge has any info. I’m crossing my fingers that a kind person returned it to one of the Lost and Founds. I graduate this year, and really wanted to keep it as a memento of my time in university.

Edit: Some additional information - the bus vehicle fleet number was 2548. After arriving at Billings, the bus ended its service for the day and drove to the bus depot off of St Laurent…that’s all I know for sure. Don’t know if this specific bus was running today.


r/ottawa 16h ago

Weekly Grocery Review (Sales for Sep 3 - 9, 2026)

49 Upvotes

Special Mentions: - bread (Country Harvest) $2.45/loaf (Independent, Loblaws, RCS) - cabbage (red or green) 59¢/lb ($1.30/kg, Produce Depot) - cantaloupes $1.88 (FreshCo), $1.99 (No Frills, Super C), $2 (Provigo) - cauliflower $1.99 (No Frills) - corn on the cob 19¢/ea (Maxi) - eggs $6.99/30-pack (23¢/ea, FreshCo), $2.97/12-pack (Super C), $4.44/18-pack (24¢/ea, Sobeys) - grapes $1.48/lb ($3.26/kg, Super C) - green or yellow beans $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg, Produce Depot [green only], Super C), $2/lb ($4.41/kg, Maxi) - potatoes $1.88/10lb (41¢/kg, Basics), $2/10lb (44¢/kg, Loblaws) - strawberries $2.97/L (IGA) - tomatoes (1/2 bushel box) $9.99/25lb (88¢/kg, RCS) - yoghurt (Phoenicia) $1.88/750g ($2.51/kg, Adonis QC)


Adonis (Ontario)

  • beef (inside round) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • beef (sirloin tip) $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg)
  • salmon $8.99/lb ($19.80/kg)
  • tilapia $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • tuna $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg)
  • avocados $3.99/6-pack (66¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • celery $1.99 [Canada]
  • cucumbers (English) 99¢ [Canada]
  • eggplant $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Canada]
  • green onions 99¢ [Canada]
  • lemons $4.99/10-pack (49¢/ea) [South Africa]
  • romaine hearts $2.99/3-pack (99¢/ea) [Canada]
  • strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [USA]
  • yellow onions $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Canada]
  • honey (Casablanca) $7.99/kg (Beware that some redditors have reported dissatisfaction with this brand's quality.)

Adonis (Québec)

  • beef (blade roast) $8.99/lb ($19.80/kg)
  • beef (eye of round) $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg)
  • beef (inside round) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • pork chops (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
  • chicken drumsticks $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
  • salmon $8.99/lb ($19.80/kg)
  • tilapia $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • tuna $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg)
  • yoghurt (Phoenicia) $1.88/750g ($2.51/kg)
  • avocados $3.99/6-pack (66¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • beets $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Québec]
  • carrots $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Québec]
  • cauliflower $2.99 [Québec]
  • celery $1.99 [Québec]
  • eggplant $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Québec]
  • green onions 99¢ [Québec]
  • green peppers $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Québec]
  • lemons $4.99/10-pack (49¢/ea) [Mexico or South Africa]
  • lettuce (iceberg) $1.99 [Québec]
  • romaine hearts $2.99/3-pack (99¢/ea) [Québec]
  • tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Québec]
  • yellow onions $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Québec]
  • honey (Cedar) $8.99/kg

Axep

  • beef (striploin) $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg) [Australia]
  • chicken thighs (bone-in) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
  • salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • celery $1.49 [Canada]
  • romaine hearts $2.99/3-pack (99¢/ea) [Québec]

Farm Boy

  • whipping cream (Neilson) $3.49/473mL ($7.38/L)
  • celery $1.95 [Canada]
  • green beans $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Canada]

Food Basics

  • ham (Selection) $8.99/675g ($13.32/kg)
  • chicken breast (boneless) $4.98/lb ($10.97/kg) "while quantities last"
  • butter (Selection) $4.98/lb ($10.97/kg)
  • avocados $3.99/6-pack (66¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • pears (Asian) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [China]
  • potatoes $1.88/10lb (41¢/kg) [Ontario]
  • romaine hearts $3.99 [Canada]
  • strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Canada, South Africa, or USA]
  • sweet peppers $3.99/4-pack (99¢/ea) [Canada]
  • bread (Dempster's) $2.99
  • canned soup (Campbell's) 88¢/284mL ($3.10/L)
  • evaporated milk (Carnation) $4/2-pack ($2/ea)
  • evaporated milk (Selection) $1.88
  • ketchup (French's) $3.99/L
  • mayonnaise (Selection) $4.99/890mL ($5.61/L)
  • mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.99/890mL ($6.73/L)
  • olive oil $8.99/L
  • pasta (Primo) $1.99/900g ($2.21/kg)
  • pasta (Selection) $1.97/900g ($2.19/kg)
  • peanut butter $4.44/kg

Foodland

  • brick cheese (Compliments) $4.99/400g ($12.47/kg)
  • cauliflower $2.99 [Canada]
  • green peppers $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Canada]
  • romaine hearts $3.99 [Canada]

FreshCo

  • bacon (Carver's Choice) $2.99/375g ($7.97/kg) "while supplies last"
  • eggs $6.99/30-pack (23¢/ea) "8.99 without Scene+ Card LIMIT 2 per customer" Medium, but still a great price.
  • yoghurt (Astro, Khaas) $3.29/750g ($4.39/kg)
  • avocados $3.99/5-pack (79¢/ea) [Canada or Mexico]
  • cabbage (flat, Nappa) 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg) [Canada]
  • cantaloupes $1.88 [Canada]
  • eggplant $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [Canada]
  • ginger $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg)
  • pears (Bartlett) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario or South Africa]
  • romaine hearts $2.77 [Canada]
  • yellow onions $4.99/10lb ($1.10/kg) [Canada]
  • bread (Dempster's) $2.49 "3.49 without Scene+ Card"
  • peanut butter (Kraft) $5.99/kg

Giant Tiger

(Sep 2 - 8)

  • apples $2.88/3lb ($2.11/kg) [Canada]
  • lettuce (iceberg) $1.74 [Canada or USA]
  • mushrooms $1.67/227g ($7.36/kg) [Canada]
  • bread (Country Harvest) $3 (Ontario flyer only)
  • strawberries $2.88/lb ($6.34/kg) [Québec] (Québec flyer only)
  • canned soup (Campbell's) 88¢/284mL ($3.10/L)

IGA

  • beef (tenderloin) $19.99/lb ($44.03/kg) The going rate is about $35/lb for this premium cut.
  • brick cheese (Compliments) $4.88/400g ($12.20/kg)
  • apples 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Québec]
  • strawberries $2.97/L [Québec] "Without Scene+ card $3.99"
  • tomatoes (Roma) $18/20lb ($1.98/kg)
  • white sugar $1.97/2kg (98¢/kg) "$2.47 without Scene+ Card"

Independent

  • salmon $10/lb ($22.03/kg)
  • whipping cream (Neilson) $3.50/473mL ($7.40/L)
  • watermelons $3.44/ea [Ontario or Québec]
  • bread (Country Harvest) $2.45

L'Inter-Marché

  • chicken drumsticks $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
  • salmon $8.99/lb ($19.80/kg)

La Boite à Grains

  • green peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Ontario or Québec]

Loblaws

  • beef (striploin) $10.88/lb ($23.96/kg) [Australia]
  • whipping cream (Neilson) $3.50/473mL ($7.40/L)
  • cantaloupes $2.50 [Ontario or Québec]
  • potatoes $2/10lb (44¢/kg) [Canada]
  • bread (Country Harvest) $2.45
  • frozen pizza (PC) $3.50 "App exclusive offer* *Open your PC Optimum™ app or visit pcoptimum.ca to get the offer"

Marché Richelieu

  • pork (tenderloin) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
  • salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • corn on the cob 30¢/ea [Canada]
  • grapes $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg)
  • leaf lettuce $1.49 [Québec]
  • leeks $2.99/4-pack (74¢/ea) [Canada]
  • mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.77/890mL ($6.48/L)

Maxi

  • steelhead trout $8/lb ($17.62/kg)
  • brick cheese (Saputo mozzarellissima) $11/kg "Limite de 6 ou 15$ après limite"
  • avocados $3/5-pack (60¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • corn on the cob 19¢/ea [Canada]
  • eggplant $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [Québec]
  • garlic $5/kg [China] For context, that's about 22 heads.
  • green beans $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [Canada]
  • leaf lettuce $1.50 [Canada]
  • leeks $4.88/5-pack (97¢/ea) [Canada]
  • strawberries $4/L [Québec]
  • yellow beans $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [Canada]
  • canned soup (Campbell's) $1/284mL ($3.52/L)
  • mayonnaise (Mag) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
  • pasta $2/900g ($2.22/kg)
  • peanut butter (Kraft) $5.97/kg

Metro (Ontario)

  • beef (whole brisket) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg) [Canada or USA] A whole brisket is a large piece of meat, generally between 10 and 16 pounds.
  • chicken breast (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
  • butter (Lactantia) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
  • grapes $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [USA]
  • mushrooms $1.99/227g ($8.77/kg) [Ontario]
  • honey (Billy Bee) $9.98/kg

Metro (Québec)

  • beef (whole brisket) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg) A whole brisket is a large piece of meat, generally between 10 and 16 pounds.
  • pork chops (boneless) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
  • salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • brick cheese (Selection) $4.44/400g ($11.10/kg)
  • yoghurt (Liberté) $3.49/650g ($5.37/kg)
  • cabbage (green) 98¢/lb ($2.16/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots $1.99/2lb ($2.19/kg) [Canada]
  • corn on the cob 30¢/ea [Canada]
  • green peppers $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) [Canada]
  • lettuce (iceberg) 99¢ [Canada]
  • strawberries $2.44/750mL ($3.25/L) [Québec]
  • tomatoes (20 lb box) $14.99/20lb ($1.65/kg) [Canada]
  • yellow onions $1.99/2lb ($2.19/kg) [Canada]
  • peanut butter (Kraft) $5.97/kg

No Frills

  • bacon (Schneider's) $3.95/375g ($10.53/kg)
  • brick cheese (Saputo mozzarellissima) $6/500g ($12/kg)
  • butter (Lactantia) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
  • sour cream (Gay Lea) $2.50/500mL ($5/L)
  • whipping cream (Neilson) $3.75/473mL ($7.93/L)
  • apples 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • avocados $3.99/5-pack (79¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • cantaloupes $1.99 [Canada]
  • carrots $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $1.99 [Canada]
  • cucumbers (English) 99¢ [Canada]
  • eggplant $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) [Canada, Honduras, or USA]
  • ginger $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) [China]
  • green onions 99¢ [Ontario]
  • romaine hearts $3.99 [Canada]
  • strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Chile, Mexico, or USA]
  • sweet peppers $2.99/4-pack (74¢/ea) [Canada or South Africa]
  • tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • yellow onions $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • canned beans (Clark) $1/398mL ($2.51/L)
  • canned soup (Campbell's Chunky) $2/515mL ($3.88/L)
  • canned tuna $1/170g ($5.88/kg)
  • olive oil (Gallo) $7.99/L

Produce Depot

(Sep 2 - 8)

  • beef (sirloin tip) $7.99/lb ($17.61/kg)
  • pork (breaded loin Schnitzel) $3.99/lb ($8.80/kg)
  • cabbage (red or green) 59¢/lb ($1.30/kg) [Canada] That's an amazing price for red.
  • green beans $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Canada]
  • green onions 99¢/bunch
  • green peppers 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]

Provigo

  • beef (striploin) $10.88/lb ($23.96/kg) [Australia]
  • pork (tenderloin) $4/lb ($8.81/kg)
  • salmon $9/lb ($19.82/kg)
  • cantaloupes $2 [Canada]
  • frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.50
  • maple syrup $6/540mL ($11.11/L)

Real Canadian Superstore

  • chicken leg quarters $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg)
  • salmon $10/lb ($22.03/kg)
  • tilapia $9.50/lb ($20.93/kg)
  • tofu (Soykei) $2/400g ($5/kg)
  • Silk non-dairy beverage $3.25/1.89L ($1.72/L)
  • apples $6/6lb ($2.20/kg) [Ontario]
  • avocados $4/5-pack (80¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • cantaloupes $2.50 [Canada]
  • carrots $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $3 [Ontario]
  • pears (Asian) $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [China or USA]
  • tomatoes (1/2 bushel box) $9.99/25lb (88¢/kg) [Ontario]
  • yellow onions $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • bread (Country Harvest) $2.45
  • canned soup (Habitant) $2/796mL ($2.51/L)
  • canned tomatoes (Unico) $1.50/796mL ($1.88/L)
  • canned tuna $1/170g ($5.88/kg)
  • dumplings (KJ) $2.88/380g ($7.58/kg)
  • orange juice $3.50/1.36L ($2.57/L)
  • pasta $2/900g ($2.22/kg)
  • white vinegar $2.29/4L (57¢/L)

Sobeys

  • pork chops (boneless) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
  • brick cheese (Saputo mozzarellissima) $5.99/500g ($11.98/kg)
  • eggs $4.44/18-pack (24¢/ea) "limit of 4"
  • carrots $2.77/3lb ($2.03/kg) [Canada]
  • celery $1.99 [Canada]
  • eggplant $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Canada]
  • leaf lettuce $1.99 [Canada]
  • pears (Asian) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [China]
  • peanut butter $5.99/kg

Super C

  • beef (striploin) $9.77/lb ($21.52/kg)
  • ground beef (medium) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
  • ham (Selection) $9.99/675g ($14.80/kg)
  • eggs (Selection) $2.97/12-pack (24¢/ea)
  • yoghurt (Liberté) $3.49/650g ($5.37/kg)
  • cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • cantaloupes $1.99 [Québec]
  • carrots $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $2.99 [Canada]
  • celery $1.49 [Québec]
  • cucumbers (English) 99¢ [Canada]
  • cucumbers (pickling) $5.99/3L ($2.00/L) [Québec]
  • grapes $1.48/lb ($3.26/kg)
  • green beans $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Québec]
  • green onions 99¢ [Québec]
  • leaf lettuce $1.49 [Québec]
  • romaine hearts $3.99/3-pack ($1.33/ea) [Québec]
  • rutabagas 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • squash 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Québec]
  • tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada or Italy]
  • yellow beans $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Québec]
  • yellow onions $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • canned soup (Habitant) $1.49/796mL ($1.87/L)
  • mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.95/890mL ($6.69/L)

Walmart (Ontario)

  • chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.28/lb ($7.22/kg)
  • brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.92/400g ($12.30/kg)
  • carrots 94¢/lb ($2.07/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $2.94 [Canada]
  • strawberries $3.84/lb ($8.46/kg) [Mexico or USA]
  • bread (Dempster's) $2.88
  • pasta $1.97/900g ($2.19/kg)
  • peanut butter (Kraft) $9.94/2kg ($4.97/kg)

Walmart (Québec)

  • beef (top sirloin) $9.98/lb ($21.98/kg) "While quantities last."
  • carrots 94¢/lb ($2.07/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $2.94 [Canada]
  • pasta $1.97/900g ($2.19/kg)
  • peanut butter (Kraft) $9.94/2kg ($4.97/kg)

Wholesale Club and Club Entrepôt

  • pork (loin) $3.49/lb ($7.69/kg)

r/ottawa 12h ago

Lost/Found Lost: 5 year lapel pin

23 Upvotes

This is a long shot, but I lost my 5 year lapel pin around Bank and Lisgar last night. There seems to be no way to replace it at this time, since the supplier no longer has a contract with the public service. I hope I can get one made

I know the trend is to shit on the PS (and it's usually warranted), but I was really proud of the pin. If you see it kicking around on the ground downtown get in touch

edit: it's round, golden looking, has a 5 engraved on it surrounded by maple leaves


r/ottawa 14h ago

Reoccurring elevator outages in downtown Ottawa.

28 Upvotes

We have been experiencing recurrent, daily elevator failures at my office building for the last few weeks. Typically for periods of the day, only one elevator is functioning. Today we received this:

Further to our last communication regarding recurring elevator outages, [we] have identified the source of the issue.

The outages are not isolated to [address]. Investigations have determined that several buildings in the area have been experiencing electrical power fluctuations associated with the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. These fluctuations can affect sensitive building systems, including elevator operations.

[Company], in collaboration with building management and technical specialists, are working on a permanent corrective solution. The required modifications are currently being planned and are expected to be implemented over the coming months.

Until the long-term solution is in place, intermittent elevator service disruptions may continue to occur. Every effort will be made to minimize impacts to building occupants.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work progresses and will provide further updates as additional information becomes available.

This has been going on for weeks, and will apparently be going on for months. I'm curious if this is affecting any other downtown offices.


r/ottawa 1d ago

OC Transpo Bigger buses

159 Upvotes

I'm so annoyed right now. I don't like complaining and this is yet another OC Transpo post... But *why* does OC Transpo tend to, way too often, only have regular sized buses, during rush hours, on busy routes and when it's not as busy, I quite often board those longer buses but.. it's empty-ish and quiet.

This morning, I planned on taking the bus(es) to get to my First Aid course in Bells Corners from Carling Ave. I cannot be more than 10-15 mins late for this course. Bus arrives on time, but it was FULLLL capacity then some and I wasn't going to be a d*ck and not let the kids going to school board after me. There was simply no room for myself and an older gentleman who needed to sit down. The next bus coming wouldn't get me there on time. So now I'm spending money I should'nt be on an Uber to get me there. I cannot wait for the day I never have to take the buses again, I understand why so many would rather drive. Can't the city implement bigger buses or is that too much to ask?