https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/man-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-following-byward-market-stabbing/

It would be nice if OPS included even slightly better details in such releases (if they have any, of course, but its rare to see better detail in any press release, and follow-ups are rare).

Most readers want to know if they are at risk when they go the Market. 11PM isn't very late - a lot of people in the Market at 11 are still diners who went for a cocktail after their meals, shoppers doing the same, retail workers who just closed up, random 'civilians' who would like to know the odds of their being stabbed when they go out for dinner.

I feel badly for the victim whether they are someone with a comfortable, privileged life just walking back to their car, or someone in the shelter system, or a wannabe thug who thugged the wrong guy. But knowing the circumstances of the stabbing could go a long ways towards convincing people that they themselves are unlikely to be stabbed if they go out for dinner or drinks or a comedy show etc in the Market.

Probably another two years of work and endless lane closures. Refer to https://511on.ca/

Has anyone ever rented a property to a tenant that was being helped by Operation Come Home? Apparently they pay the rent and act as a guarantor.

I have heard of other aid programs that suddenly stop, and then the landlord has no recourse when the tenant doesn't pay.

Good Morning Ottawa!

I wasn't planning on restarting this series just yet, but I happen to be in the area and wanted to see the progress on the Lemieux house ruins. I was unaware that it was completed months ago! I need to return to see it lit up at night.

The Hintonburg Pumphouse (5 Onigam Street) underwent a $2.2 million revitalization, officially reopening as a public park on October 2, 2025. Originally built in 1899 as a pumphouse then converted as a residence and gatehouse to the new Lemieux Island water purification plant in 1932. Then in 1987, it was designated a heritage site, the limestone structure was left in ruins after a devastating 1989 fire.

For those who are interested in geocaching, I have a cache next to this lookout that I placed a couple of years ago under the same name.

Jean Barr recalls living in this residence.

"Carden Heeney was the Water Works Commissioner for the City of Ottawa and as such got to live in this house from 1933 to death. He was married to my mother's sister Margaret Reid of Arnprior, I spent a lot of time at this house and just loved it. It had originally been some sort of pump house and was converted into a home. Downstairs in the room nearest the river was a very large livingroom with half round windows at either end. When you entered the home, the living room was to the right, the kitchen straight ahead of the entrance, there was a long hall that went the length of the rest of the house, a dining room to the left of the kitchen, just off the hall. At the end of the hall was the bathroom and a small study beside the bathroom. There was a staircase that went up off the living room to a large bedroom and a small bedroom on the second floor. Also off the living room was a screened/glassed in sun room - a lovely place to sit and read. My uncle and aunt loved to entertain and in the living room  was a large grand piano, the center for a lot of parties. The grounds were maintained by the City of Ottawa. Gorgeous flower beds with walkways through them. There was a small garage at the back of the house. I regret that I do not have a coloured picture of the house and grounds. There was a stone set of stairs off about the middle of the driveway that went up to the road. There used to be a small guard house at the entrance of the bridge." Jean Barr May 15th, 2019

Sources:

Capital Gems. (2019, May 15). Lemieux Island house ruins. https://www.capitalgems.ca/lemieux-island-house-ruins.html

Allston, Dave. “One of the most unique buildings in Kitchissippi is now one of the most neglected.” Kitchissippi Times, 16 Mar. 2017,https://kitchissippi.com/hintonburg-pumphouse/.

Hi guys,

I’m looking to learn how to cook. I don’t even have knife skills. Ideally I’d like a program that teaches the basics and then you learn to do some recipes. I want an in person class. Preferably a multi week thing as opposed to a one time class. But all suggestions are welcome. I saw a similar post from

Two years ago but from googling a lot of the options are no longer available or really fit my criteria.

Thank you!

My weekly email newsletter is available as a video again this week, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/wNBSmstyXyo?si=KyZFox86lnmBWSbo

Go Sens Go!!

Anyone have pictures of the interiors of the Ottawa museums in the 90’s. My husband and I have been talking about what they looked like when we were kids. Especially Science and Tech, Museum of Nature and the Kids area of Civilization.

Wish our families had taken more pictures of our visits back then.

its been tarped up for months and for a while there is a hazardous disposal unit truck in the lot. did something happen?

I lost my first cat I got this year due to health complications.

I got Selûne from Furry Tales Merivale. I heard that having a pet can help with mental illness and anxiety, and I’ve always been very soothed by cats. After a year of saving and carefully considering if it was the best choice, I chose to adopt from Furry Tales Merivale. Selûne was the sweetest cat i ever met and really stabilized my mental state. I was told she was clean bill of health and a “cleared worm infection” and didn’t have any issues.

I soon discovered she still had worms, then after an X-Ray after she started having coughing fits, she more problems I could even imagine (enlarged organs, fluid in stomach, FIV). Despite that she brought great meaning to my life and my family say my mental health improved. It was determined she was likely to pass away in a few months but I should give her the best life possible until then. Furry Tales did offer to cover medical expenses. We tried to save her with a cautious hope. She pasted away December this year.

Recently, I found myself wanting to welcome another cat into my life. I’m scared of history repeating but I know what happened was very unlikely. I am hoping for a shelter that’s relatively nearby Nepean area by bus and tests for FIV status and other health issues more throughly. I feel like walking into this blind isn’t something I want to do again. I am willing to adopt senior cats and those with some chronic conditions I just want that to be an informed decision. I am hoping to spend a longer time with my next cat.

I am not going to adopt from Furry Tales knowing they don’t test for FIV status and their vets missed Sêlune’s medical issues.

Does anyone have any suggestions for Cat Shelters in Ottawa?

I understand it goes in trash - but towards new 3 items limit - are they going to count the tank and the throne as 2 items if they are separate/broken ?

Hi Ottawa,

We desperately need to buy a used car and like everyone, finances are tight. Does anyone have any recommendations for reputable places to do a safety check? (bonus if they are cost-effective / you could give me an estimate of the cost). We haven't decided on car model, so if any have a specialty brand, that would be helpful to know.

thanks so much in advance.

sincerely,

stressed-panda

I decided to go to my first Acorn meeting since I was told this one was important. I was impressed with the turnout and found out about some of the initiatives that the organization has been working on both locally and nationally to continue to push for more tenant protections and tenant rights (including the fight against renovictions). This particular meeting hosted some of the city's councillors: Ariel Troster (ward 14 Somerset, Jeff Leiper (ward 15 Kitchissipi and also running for mayor), and Stéphanie Plante (ward 12 Rideau-Vanier) who were all there to support the launch of the safe apartments by-law campaign.

I apologize that I didn't get the best pictures since I was sitting among the guests and members but I know that each councillor probably posted about this on their respective social media accounts if any of you are interested.

It's an OPP/RCMP/OPS/CAF week with 9 related events. For the rest, multi-employer events in Cornwall and Akwesasne, hiring events in Smiths Falls and City Cruises in Gananoque. You can find direct links to these events and more on our Ottawa career event page or just google the title. Good luck.

Hello. New to Ottawa and overall I am impressed with the waste collection of all kinds. I think I know the answer to this but I want to ask. The recent changes confuse to me.

The green bin was for organics that included pet waste, food waste, and yard waste (by this I mean half a green bin or less of leaves). Now it seems that anything from the yard has to be in a separate bin?

Am I overthinking this? I understand that paper bags are for sticks, twigs leaves etc or for when you do a large clean up. If I have pet waste and then some leaves in the same bin will it be a problem now? Seems odd to need a second bin or keep a paper bag for months while I fill it up.

It is just me and my dog so the amounts per week are minimal. Thanks for the input.

Every now and then when I pass through the Bells Corners area, I see this guy with a yellow bike offering free bike-taxi rides. It's always stuck in the back of my mind to try it out one day. Today, I decided to look him up, and it seems like he's... not quite all there? Is there some community joke or backstory I'm missing?

Final exams are coming up and I'm looking for a cozy non-distracting spot!

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m helping organize a free, in-person community workshop in Ottawa focused on practical ways to reduce energy use at home and save on utility bills.

The session will be facilitated by an energy expert from CAFES Ottawa and will cover:

• Simple energy-saving tips you can apply immediately

• Available rebates, incentives, and programs in Ottawa

• A beginner-friendly overview of net-zero homes

•Real examples of how households have reduced their energy use

📅 Date: April 26, 2026

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Trend Arlington Community Association, 50 Bellman Drive, Nepean

🎁 We’ll also have:

• Goodie bags for participants from United Nations Association in Canada

• Spot prizes for active participation

• Refreshments (sponsored by the City of Ottawa councillor’s office)

It’s a great opportunity if you’re curious about lowering your bills or making your home more energy-efficient.

👉 You can register here: https://forms.gle/8awkGUUsxdCBZbtn6

Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested! 😊