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The Ottawa Citizen reported on August 2, 2026 that online hate comments directed at Muslims and newcomers followed the July 23 stabbing of a man in Craig Henry Park. The Citizen reported that a community association vice-president said the concern in the…
Barrhaven Scottish RFC says its registrations have reached a five-year high of 444 with the season still underway, according to the club's Weekly Update dated July 20 and published July 25.
Source: Barrhaven Scottish RFC, “Weekly Update – July 20, 2026,” published July 25, 2026
Barrhaven Scottish RFC says in its latest Weekly Update that members of its senior and youth programs were selected for Ontario Blues teams and for Canadian Rugby Championship or O'Neils Challenge Cup competition in Guelph. The club published the selections…
Source: Barrhaven Scottish RFC, “Weekly Update – July 20, 2026,” published July 25, 2026
Ward 3 Councillor David Hill says River Run Avenue will close between Celestial Grove and Burbot Street from Monday, August 24 through Monday, August 31. The closure is for first-phase work on the Greenbank Road realignment project.
Ottawa Citizen reports that a road safety officer charged one driver with stunt driving and speeding after recording 140 km/h, then clocked a second driver at 145 km/h on Limebank Road. The road has an 80 km/h limit in the reported stretch.
The City of Ottawa says culvert repairs will close the northbound Highway 416 off-ramp to Holly Acres Road from 7 a.m. Tuesday, August 4 until noon Monday, August 10. Holly Acres traffic and sidewalks will also be restricted during the work.
Ottawa Public Health says routine mosquito trapping and testing have confirmed a West Nile virus positive mosquito pool in Ottawa, the first confirmation of the virus in the city since seasonal monitoring began in June. The bulletin does not say where the…
The City of Ottawa says two more drop-in recovery support sessions for residents affected by the July 1 extreme weather event will run next week, both on the second floor of Ben Franklin Place at 101 Centrepointe Drive. They are Tuesday, August 4 from 1 to 5…
Barrhaven is getting a park named for the man who spent his mornings getting its children safely across the street. At its July 15 meeting, City Council approved a motion from Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill, seconded by Councillor Riley Brockington, to…
Silver Spring Studio, the art and cooking studio for adults with developmental disabilities on the old Silver Spring Farm property, is struggling to secure its future, as reported by the Ottawa Citizen this week. The studio, part of the Ottawa-Carleton…
The City of Ottawa issued a consolidated summary on July 28 of the support still open to residents recovering from the July 1 extreme weather event, and several of the details have not appeared in Bugle coverage before.
Colonel By Day falls on Monday, August 3, and it moves several City services in Barrhaven, Stonebridge, Half Moon Bay and South Nepean.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike suffered minor injuries in a collision with a motor vehicle at Strandherd Drive and Dealership Drive at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Ottawa Police said no charges had been laid and the investigation was ongoing.
Barrhaven Scottish RFC's Senior Women have moved into top spot in their league after a win over the Blues, according to the club's weekly update published on July 15. The club shared the news on its own site, where it posts regular updates on its senior and…
Source: Barrhaven Scottish RFC, “Weekly Update – July 12, 2026,” published July 15, 2026
The City of Ottawa says property owners whose properties were significantly affected by the July 1, 2026 extreme weather event may be eligible for relief on part of their 2026 property taxes. The City says that if the event made a property substantially…
The City of Ottawa says OC Transpo is running a series of customer information sessions across the city this summer, and one of them is close to home: Tuesday, August 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nepean Sportsplex. A Zoom webinar session runs Thursday,…
Minto Group has filed plans for a 942-unit subdivision on a 47-hectare site on Barnsdale Road east of Highway 416, at the southwestern edge of Barrhaven, the Ottawa Business Journal and CTV News report. The Ottawa Business Journal reports the mix is 448…
The City of Ottawa says it is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa and Matthew House Ottawa on an Extreme Weather Event Furniture Assistance Initiative, providing gently used donated furniture to eligible households whose essential furniture…
Nepean MPP Tyler Watt published an open letter on July 17 calling on Ontario to expand Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians so every Ottawa family affected by the Canada Day storm has an opportunity to apply for support. Watt says the province is…
Source: Tyler Watt, MPP for Nepean — Open Letter: Expand Disaster Recovery Support for Ottawa, July 17, 2026
The City of Ottawa says fall activities, PA Days and winter camps can be viewed online starting Tuesday, July 28. Fall swimming registration opens Tuesday, August 11, followed by registration for all fall activities on Thursday, August 13. The citywide…
Source: City of Ottawa DiscoverRec e-subscription — Start planning for fall!, received July 16, 2026
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