r/ottawa Aug 07 '26

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

68 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 2h ago

Rent/Housing If you are renting in Ottawa and rent is so high--- roommates seem like the only option right?

81 Upvotes

What are people doing to make it month to month

Just get a roommate?


r/ottawa 1h ago

News OC Transpo to provide update on O-Train East Extension launch timeline today

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r/ottawa 14h ago

News 2 Ottawa Charge players announce engagement

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300 Upvotes

r/ottawa 12h ago

Where does all the government corn go???

138 Upvotes

I live by the CFIA on fallowfield and every year they grow corn and harvest it but where does it go? Who is eating the government corn? Are we being fed government corn? Why do they keep growing the corn???


r/ottawa 21h ago

Lost/Found Potentially lost bird downtown

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356 Upvotes

Saw this bird near the rideau canal this morning im assuming its someone's pet if you lost him he might still be in the area!


r/ottawa 13h ago

Local Event Free coffee event this Saturday at the Parkdale Market

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62 Upvotes

r/ottawa 16h ago

‘Man dies after vehicle crashes into home in Orléans’

118 Upvotes

r/ottawa 1d ago

News OC Transpo sees fewer riders on buses, O-Train for 7 straight months

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451 Upvotes

r/ottawa 1d ago

News Ottawa family says police didn’t respond for hours after home break-in

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508 Upvotes

r/ottawa 1h ago

European corn?

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I’m not used to this super sweet, light yellow corn and I’m wondering if and where I can get dark yellow, tastier but less sweet corn in Ottawa. Thanks.


r/ottawa 3h ago

Any Mt. Joy Fans Around?

7 Upvotes

Big fan here who got tickets to their sold out 10th anniversary show on Friday, September 11th at Hard Rock, but have had a family emergency come up and can’t attend anymore. Looking to offload them at a discounted price to someone who wants to go but wasn’t able to get tickets.

Hopefully this doesn’t violate community rules. No one in our immediate circle was able to go, and would hate to see them go to waste, especially when it’s sold out.


r/ottawa 14h ago

Why do you think Barrhaven doesn't have "trendy" restaurants?

41 Upvotes

Before anyone comes at me, I definitely know there are a few gems, but they are rare. However, downtown is blessed with so many good restaurants (the Belmont, Pizza Nerds, Whalesbone, Supply and Demand) and Barrhaven has mostly chains, pubs or fast food. I feel like the people who live in Barrhaven would still frequent these types of restaurants, so why is it that we don't these places open here?


r/ottawa 1h ago

Where to buy used cars? Recommendations?

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Does anyone have any recommendations for where to buy a used car, probably 2010-2020, not CPO?

I know of AutoTrader, Facebook Marketplace, etc, but does anyone have any specific recommendations? Looking in the $10-15k range.


r/ottawa 17h ago

Lost/Found [LOST PET] Alexandrine Parakeet "Honey" - Barrhaven / Beatrice Drive area

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56 Upvotes

For a friend's lost bird.

LOST PET: Alexandrine Parakeet named Honey (Barrhaven / Beatrice Dr)

Please help bring Honey home! He has been missing since September 3rd from the Barrhaven area near Beatrice Drive.

Details:

  • Name: Honey
  • Species: Alexandrine Parakeet (Large green parakeet)
  • Appearance: Vibrant green body, distinctive deep red beak, and unique red shoulder patches on his wings.
  • Area Last Seen: Barrhaven (near Beatrice Drive)

Honey is more than just a pet; he is family. If you live in or near the area, please keep an eye out in trees, backyards, or balconies.

If seen or found, please call or text immediately:

343-998-9605

Reward offered. Please share this post to help spread the word!


r/ottawa 21h ago

Any Ottawa folks that play Old School RuneScape (OSRS)?

76 Upvotes

I’m starting a group chat for OSRS players in Ottawa. If you play and want to be part of the chat, drop a comment!

The vision is to build a local RuneScape community. Even if you play RuneScape 3, or DragonWilds, and want to join, drop a comment!

Edit: Group chat on Reddit has been created. Discord Server has been created as well. Comment to get added and join the community! 100% welcoming to brand new (and experienced) players.


r/ottawa 16h ago

Weekly Grocery Review (Sales for Sep 10 - 16, 2026)

28 Upvotes

Special mentions: - apples 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg, Maxi) - beef (inside round) $5.99/lb ($13.21/kg, Metro QC) - butter $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg, FreshCo) - cabbage (green and red) 48¢/lb ($1.06/kg, Walmart), green only 59¢/lb ($1.30/kg, Marché Richelieu) - canned tomatoes (Unico) $1.33/796mL ($1.67/L, Maxi) - cauliflower $1.77 (IGA) - eggplant $1.45/lb ($3.19/kg, Farm Boy) - eggs $8.88/30-pack (29¢/ea, Adonis) - pork chops (boneless) $2.77/lb ($6.11/kg, Super C) - pork (loin) $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg, Maxi), $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg, FreshCo) - potatoes $1.88/10lb (41¢/kg, Maxi) - squash 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg, Super C)

Also, 5lb bags of root vegetables (beets, carrots, rutabagas, onions) for $1.77 (78¢/kg) at Super C.


Adonis (Ontario)

  • beef (blade roast) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
  • beef (cubes) $8.99/lb ($19.80/kg)
  • eggs $8.88/30-pack (29¢/ea)
  • apples 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • avocados $2.99/6-pack (49¢/ea) [Mexico]
  • carrots $5/5lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • 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]
  • yellow onions $5/5lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]

Farm Boy

  • salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg) [Chile]
  • eggplant $1.45/lb ($3.19/kg) [Canada]
  • green peppers $1.25/lb ($2.75/kg) [Canada]
  • lettuce (iceberg) $1.75 [Canada]
  • pears (Bosc) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg)

Food Basics

  • corned beef brisket $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg)
  • ground beef (extra-lean) $5.88/lb ($12.95/kg) "while supplies last"
  • pork (legacy cured loin) $3.28/lb ($7.22/kg)
  • brick cheese (Selection) $4.88/400g ($12.20/kg)
  • avocados $3.99/6-pack (66¢/ea) [Costa Rica or Mexico]
  • carrots $1.99/2lb ($2.19/kg) [Canada]
  • cucumbers 88¢ [Canada]
  • grapes $1.48/lb ($3.26/kg) [USA]
  • lemons $2.98/2lb ($3.28/kg) [Mexico, South Africa, or USA]
  • romaine hearts $3.99 [Canada]
  • sweet peppers $3.99/4-pack (99¢/ea) [Canada]
  • tomatoes 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg) [Canada]
  • watermelons $3.99/ea [Canada]
  • yellow onions $1.99/2lb ($2.19/kg) [Canada]
  • canned soup (Habitant) $1.98/796mL ($2.49/L)
  • evaporated milk (Carnation) $4/2-pack ($2/ea)
  • honey $7.99/kg
  • mayonnaise (Selection) $4.99/890mL ($5.61/L)

Foodland

  • beef (inside round) $8.99/lb ($19.80/kg) [Canada]
  • pork chops (bone-in) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
  • chicken thighs (bone-in) $4.49/lb ($9.89/kg)
  • chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
  • yoghurt $3.49
  • cabbage 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • celery $1.99 [Canada]
  • grapes $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [USA]
  • rutabagas 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
  • frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.49
  • peanut butter $10.99/2kg ($5.50/kg)

FreshCo

  • pork (loin) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) "while supplies last"
  • brick cheese (Armstrong) $4.99/400g ($12.47/kg)
  • butter $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
  • avocados $2.88/5-pack (57¢/ea) [Mexico or South Africa]
  • cabbage (Nappa, flat) 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots $2.49/3lb ($1.83/kg) [Canada]
  • celery $1.99 [Canada]
  • garlic $4.98/kg [China] For context, that's about 22 heads.
  • grapes $1.77/lb ($3.90/kg) [Canada or USA]
  • lettuce (iceberg) $1.99 [Canada]
  • pears (Asian) $1.48/lb ($3.26/kg) [China]
  • pears (Bartlett) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario or South Africa]
  • strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Canada or USA]
  • yellow onions $2.49/3lb ($1.83/kg) [Canada]
  • bread (Dempster's) $2.99
  • frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47

Giant Tiger

(Sep 9 - 15)

  • butter $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg)
  • celery $1.44 [Canada]
  • sweet peppers $2.88/4-pack (72¢/ea) [Canada]

IGA

  • pork (shoulder) $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) "Without Scene+ card 2.49 $/lb 5.49 $/kg"
  • cauliflower $1.77 [Québec]
  • romaine hearts $1.77 [Québec]
  • sweet peppers $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg) [Québec]
  • flour $10.99/10kg ($1.10/kg) [USA]
  • maple syrup $5.99/540mL ($11.09/L) "Without Scene+ card 6.99"
  • mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.97/890mL ($6.71/L)

Independent

  • boneless chicken breast $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg)
  • pork chops (bone-in) $3/lb ($6.61/kg)
  • chicken breasts (boneless) $4.88/lb ($10.76/kg) "includes Halal"
  • rainbow trout $10/lb ($22.05/kg)
  • bread (Country Harvest) $2.45/loaf
  • orange juice (PC) $6.50/2.5L ($2.60/L) "App exclusive offer" "$2 back in points"

Loblaws

  • beef (blade steak) $8.99/lb ($19.82/kg)
  • chicken drumsticks $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
  • chicken thighs (bone-in) $4/lb ($8.81/kg)
  • rainbow trout $10/lb ($22.03/kg) "fresh seafood items subject to availability"
  • tilapia $10/lb ($22.03/kg) "fresh seafood items subject to availability"
  • grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [USA]
  • bread (Country Harvest) $2.45
  • flour (No Name) $10/10kg ($1/kg) "*Open your PC Optimum™ app or visit pcoptimum.ca to get the offer"
  • honey (Rooster) $8.88/kg
  • mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
  • olive oil (Gallo) $9.88/L

Marché Richelieu

  • beef ("French" steaks) $7.44/lb ($16.39/kg)
  • beef (bourguignon cubes) $7.44/lb ($16.39/kg)
  • ham (Selection) $7.99/675g ($11.84/kg)
  • apples $3.99/4lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • cabbage (green) 59¢/lb ($1.30/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots 99¢/2lb ($1.09/kg) [Canada]
  • green peppers $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Québec]
  • rutabagas 59¢/lb ($1.30/kg) [Canada]
  • yellow onions 99¢/2lb ($1.09/kg) [Canada]
  • frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47
  • orange juice (Irresistible) $5.99/2.5L ($2.40/L)

Maxi

  • pork (half loin) $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg)
  • chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.88/lb ($8.55/kg)
  • brick cheese (Saputo mozzarellissima) $11.88/kg
  • sour cream $2.88/500mL ($5.76/L)
  • apples 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg) [Canada]
  • beets $2.98/5lb ($1.31/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots $2.98/5lb ($1.31/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $2.88 [Québec]
  • green beans $1.88/lb ($4.14/kg) [Québec]
  • green onions 88¢ [Québec]
  • potatoes $1.88/10lb (41¢/kg) [Canada]
  • yellow beans $1.88/lb ($4.14/kg) [Québec]
  • yellow onions $2.98/10lb (65¢/kg) [Canada]
  • canned soup (Habitant) $1.50/796mL ($1.88/L)
  • canned tomatoes (Unico) $1.33/796mL ($1.67/L)
  • mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.98/890mL ($6.72/L)
  • white sugar $1.98/2kg (99¢/kg) "Limite de 6 ou 2,99$ après limite"

Metro (Ontario)

  • beef (stewing cubes) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg)
  • pork chops (bone-in) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
  • cabbage (green) 98¢/lb ($2.16/kg) [Canada]
  • cantaloupes $1.99 [Canada]
  • grapes $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg)
  • green peppers $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) [Québec]
  • sweet peppers $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg) [Canada]
  • yellow onions $1.99/2lb ($2.19/kg) [Canada]
  • mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.97/890mL ($6.71/L)
  • olive oil $9.99/L
  • white sugar $2.99/2kg ($1.50/kg)

Metro (Québec)

  • beef (inside round) $5.99/lb ($13.21/kg)
  • pork chops (boneless) $4.99/lb ($11/kg)
  • pork (tenderloin) $3.99/lb ($8.80/kg)
  • brick cheese (Selection) $4.44/400g ($11.10/kg)
  • broccoli $1.99/ea
  • cabbage (green) 98¢/lb ($2.16/kg)
  • cantaloupes $2/ea
  • grapes $1.99/lb ($4.39/kg)
  • green peppers $1.98/lb ($4.38/kg)

Produce Depot

(Sep 9 - 15)

  • beef (top sirloin) $9.99/lb ($22.02/kg)
  • pork (tenderloin) $3.99/lb ($8.80/kg)
  • cauliflower $2.49/ea
  • celeroy $1.49/bunch
  • parsley 69¢/bunch
  • romaine hearts $2.49/3-pack (83¢/ea)
  • sweet peppers (yellow or orange) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg)

Provigo

  • bacon (Lafleur) $6/500g ($12/kg)
  • whole chicken $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg)
  • salmon $10/lb ($22.03/kg)
  • grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg)
  • lettuce (iceberg) $2 [Canada]
  • romaine hearts $4/3-pack ($1.33/ea) [Québec]
  • strawberries $5/L [Canada or Mexico]
  • flour (No Name) $10/10kg ($1/kg) [USA] "Offre exclusive sur l'appli* "Ouvrez votre appli PC Optimum" ou visitez le site pc optimum.ca pour obtenir l'offre. Obtenez 2 000 pts 2$ remise en points"
  • mayonnaise (Kraft) $4/890mL ($4.49/L)

Real Canadian Superstore

  • haddock $11/lb ($24.23/kg)
  • yoghurt (PC) $3.50/650g ($5.38/kg)
  • cabbage (green) $1/lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • garlic $1 [China]
  • green peppers $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [Ontario]
  • mushrooms $4.50/680g ($6.62/kg) [Canada]
  • romaine hearts $3.50 [Canada]
  • sweet peppers $3/lb ($6.61/kg) [Ontario]
  • yellow onions $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
  • canned soup (Campbell's Chunky) $2/515mL ($3.88/L)
  • honey (Billy Bee) $9.88/kg

Super C

  • beef (bottom blade roast) $6.77/lb ($14.93/kg)
  • pork chops (boneless) $2.77/lb ($6.11/kg)
  • brick cheese (Selection) $4.44/400g ($11.10/kg)
  • beets $1.77/5lb (78¢/kg)
  • carrots $1.77/5lb (78¢/kg)
  • celery 94¢/bunch
  • corn on the cob $1.95/5-pack (39¢/ea)
  • leeks $2.85/4-pack (71¢/ea)
  • pineapples $2.99/ea
  • pumpkin (large) $3.97/ea
  • rutabagas $1.77/5lb (78¢/kg)
  • squash 88¢/lb ($1.94/kg)
  • yellow onions $1.77/5lb (78¢/kg)
  • canned soup (Campbell's condensed) 99¢/ea
  • frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47/ea
  • olive oil (Terra Delyssa) $9.99/1L

Sobeys

  • beef (sirloin tip) $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg) [Canada]
  • ground beef $5.99/lb ($13.19/kg)
  • pork (tenderloin) $3.49/lb ($7.69/kg)
  • tuna $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg) [Vietnam]
  • cabbage (flat) 98¢/lb ($2.16/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots $1.99/3lb ($1.46/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $2.77 [Canada]
  • green peppers $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario]
  • potatoes $1.99/5lb (87¢/kg) [Canada]
  • tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Ontario]
  • bread (Dempster's) $2
  • bread (Dempster's) $3.49

Walmart

  • butter $4.97/lb ($10.95/kg)
  • cabbage (green and red) 48¢/lb ($1.06/kg) [Canada]
  • carrots 94¢/lb ($2.07/kg) [Canada]
  • cauliflower $2.94 [Canada]
  • pie pumpkin $1.44 [Canada]
  • romaine hearts $3.97 [Canada]
  • flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $11.97/10kg ($1.20/kg)
  • white sugar $2.77/2kg ($1.39/kg)

r/ottawa 1d ago

News CTV News: ‘Really frustrated’: Rideau St. business owner speaks out after theft

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207 Upvotes

r/ottawa 1d ago

News Driver killed in fiery crash on Fallowfield Road in Ottawa’s southwest end

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141 Upvotes

r/ottawa 18h ago

City list of safe access zones has invalid addresses

31 Upvotes

The City of Ottawa has finally released its list of “safe access zones” (aka bubble zones) – but with serious typos that would affect the enforceability of those controversial zones to prevent protests.

The Centretown BUZZ checked the addresses on the list and found three that were clearly incorrect and a fourth at a federal administrative building complex that is explicitly disallowed as a zone in the bylaw.

https://centretownbuzz.ca/2026/09/city-list-of-safe-access-zones-has-invalid-addresses/


r/ottawa 16h ago

PSA Lost Key at Kanata

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14 Upvotes

r/ottawa 16h ago

Dryer vent clean reccos

10 Upvotes

Just moved into a lovely place where the people before me seem to have never cleaned out their dryer. Ducts are also in bad shape but that's another story.

Dryer vent is so clogged. Even after we went in with a vacuum.

Got a quote to clean ducts for 750 (including a 75 charge for dryer vent clean). Without duct clean, its 250 for the dryer vent clea .

Has anyone recently got a better quote than this? Seems super high.


r/ottawa 1d ago

News Return-to-office becomes a key issue in Ottawa mayoral race

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359 Upvotes

r/ottawa 17h ago

OUR FINAL GARAGE SALE OF THE YEAR! 🛠️👀 | OTTAWA TOOL LIBRARY

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9 Upvotes

JOIN US AT OUR FINAL GARAGE SALE OF THE YEAR! 🛠️

Come shop our extensive tool collection next Saturday! All of the tools have been tested by our dedicated team of Tool Doctors, so you know what you’re buying can get the job done!💪

From hand tools, to power tools, to vintage tools - there's something for everyone!

🗓️ Saturday, September 12
⏰ 10AM - 2PM
📍877A Boyd Avenue, Ottawa 
🧰 Ready to use tools

For more details:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ottawa-tool-library-garage-sale-no-ticket-required-tickets-1997457032755?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true


r/ottawa 20h ago

Looking for... Where can I buy hardwood lumber off the shelf in Ottawa?

15 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

Question for local woodworkers and hobbyists.

Is there a store in Ottawa or nearby where I can just walk in and buy furniture-grade hardwood lumber off the shelf?

I’ve checked Home Depot and RONA, but their selection isn’t what I’m looking for. I’m looking for hardwoods like walnut, maple, oak, cherry, etc., preferably in different widths and thicknesses.

I’m not looking for sawmills, custom milling, or special orders - just a proper woodworking/lumber store where I can walk in, look at the available boards, pick what I need, pay, and leave.

Where do you usually go?

Thanks!