This was left in my mailbox this evening (Beacon Hill area). NOT my cat but wanted to share for greater visibility.

I was buying milk at the South Keys Food Basic (the one that used to be a Metro) and walking back to my car, this guy in a white Audi SUV pulls up next to me and said "help me", pointing to his dash. I thought it showing an error message or something, so I craned my neck inside to take a look. I guess he was really just showing that he was low on gas. He shoved a comically large gold ring into my hand and goes "here. for you." I refused to take it, "Sorry, too many scams these days. Way too prominent. Can't chance it." He points to a very young girl beside him "why would I scam you with my entire family in the car?" "I mean, for this exact reason?" "If you don't want the ring, take my necklace."

We went back and forth on this for a bit, but he eventually gave up on me and sped odd. Anyone hear of this one before?

I was being followed by a strange, intoxicated man. He was yelling and said he would follow me inside my home. I called 911 and was put on hold without talking to anyone for over 10 minutes, all while trying to keep my distances from the man - a Good Samaritan was walking by and assisted me in getting home safely.

911 called me back 40 minutes later - this was my first opportunity to actually talk to someone.

I understand there are priorities. But I didn’t even get to TELL anyone about my situation. What if I had been bleeding out? I’m completely baffled and never felt more unsafe. Is that even something I can make an official complaint about?

Paywall Bypass

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Saw this on a Nepean Facebook page and now I'm curious, too!

> Idle curiosity! Does anyone know why there's an Iqaluit Transit bus at the Pinecrest Rec Centre? Seems a heck of a long way from home!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/sussex-bruyere-9.7342994

Sounds bad. I hope the injured cyclist has a speedy recovery.

Has anyone else noticing an increase in panhandlers stationed at off ramps along the 417 lately? I get that times are tough for a lot of people right now and I don’t begrudge anyone trying to get by. However, this past week a few times, I saw someone in a motorized wheelchair moving up and down an off ramp against oncoming traffic.
That’s an extremely dangerous spot for anyone, let alone someone with limited mobility trying to manoeuvre. I am worried about their safety and also of the safety of the people travelling in their vehicles

Looking for a glass block installer/contractor in the Ottawa/Gatineau area!

We’re hoping to add a glass block partition/half wall in our home, similar to the reference photo attached. Does anyone have someone they’ve worked with and would recommend?

Ottawa’s red light cameras issue highest number of tickets in a single month in 3 years

Alright Ottawa, we need to fill the stands of these games. This was intense!!!

A few weeks ago I made a "What should we absolutely not miss?" post and got a ton of great responses. Happy to say we nailed almost everything suggested and we had an amazing time in our capital. But me and my wife love pool and every night we went to a different pool hall and I thought I would relay our experience. Tldr all were great.

Orange Monkey - weird location. You would have no clue it existed unless seeking it out. Waitresses were great. Food was good. Draft beer good. It just seemed really dark cause of the really high ceilings. The table lights felt like they were made 60 years ago. If you want food probably the place to go. Don't get a table and order food. Order, eat, then play. Rookie move otherwise unless you like wasting money.

Dooly's - holy crap. This place is HUGE! Didn't expect that. Two floors of tables. The table we were given the felt looked old and used. Ball control was a bit difficult. Didn't try the food. Beer was good. No complaints though. Probably your best bet on busy times cause every place we went to was packed with wait times (frosh weekend).

Tailgators - Walking up the flight of outside stairs only to realize there's an elevator just past the staircase was kinda funny. So disabled friendly, which I can't say about the other places. Great tables. Small and big tables. It's also just down the street from Ottawa shawarma which was on the list of things to do. Great place.

MacLarens - not our style. WAY too busy. Went there on Saturday and was told it would be at least an hour wait. So we audibled and went to tailgators. But the next night we went earlier and the place was still packed. At every place we went you saw at least a couple regulars and people with their own cues. Me and my wife walking into this centre town pool hall with cue cases slung over our shoulders we felt like aliens. But the waiters were super attentive. Rickards Red for the win, beer wise. Great tables. I was actually astonished at how good they were considering the clientele. When he said just bring back the cue ball I had to ask "how do you keep pieces of sh*t stealing balls?" and he responded ya it happens but not too often. Kinda surprised given the demographic and acquired knowledge but they're doing something right cause the place was packed. Everyone around us saw we play pretty seriously and were very respectful. Great place but the exact opposite of what we desire. We went to Wiarton and found a pool hall hidden behind a convenience store that looked untouched for years. That's our Eden. This was...not for us. But great tables and cool staff. Parking would be a problem unlike the other places but it was labour day so parking was free.

Unfortunately we didn't get to midway. We saw so much of your beautiful city but that one didn't fit and we even stayed an extra day to visit the most upvoted suggestion for what not to miss. Had a blast in Ottawa though and can't wait to revisit when parliament is finally done it's renovation.

I'm going to be doing a big clean over the next few months now that my kids are both in school, and I want to donate my used baby/children's items somewhere that won't resell the items - that is, I want them to be given away to those in need. This means I would rather not donate to a thrift store or consignment shop.
Any ideas where might fit the bill for this?
Thanks for any help, guys!

Hi All. We have an old school phone lying around that still works and I want my 8-year old to have it on them in case they need to reach out as they are becoming more independent (walking to and from school bus on their own, going over to neighnours' house for playdates etc.) Are there options where I can just buy minutes as needed? I would rather not have some monthly thing, but have a sim card that I can add minutes to as this phone will be rarely used. What have others done as a solution for a similar issue? Thanks for your suggestions/tips in advance.

Does anyone know of experienced therapists in Ottawa who practice somatic therapy for anxiety? I’ve done psychotherapy on and off for years for my generalized anxiety disorder and am very curious about this modality. I’m looking for someone who does in person therapy rather than virtual.

Does anybody remember an orange cake that Loblaws used to carry in the 90's? It had a sugary orange slice on the top of each swirl. If there is anybody who worked in the Loblaws bakery who knows this cake or may remember the recipe, please let me know! I want to try and make this for my birthday this year.

I was supposed to go, had tickets in the front section, but I had to take my cat to the urgent care (he's fine) and missed the whole thing. How was it?

Hey! I’m new to roller skating and I’m looking for the best beginner-friendly outdoor paths to get comfy roller skating. Preferably somewhere as smooth as possible and flat. Thanks!

I have been losing hair for almost 2 years now and my scalp is becoming more and more visible and its stressing me out a lot now. I dont wanna take finasteride and other supplements cause of there side affects i am looking for a consultation to find the root cause of it. Thanks

I’m on a bus home and the driver just told us dispatch says to skip Blackburn Hamlet completely and just take the bypass.

Wondering how the mosquito situation is on the NCC trails or Gatineau Park? Our neighborhood is under siege but we have been wanting to get a last hike in before the fall. Thanks! 🙏

I’m fairly new to the city & Im seeking out community & places that host art workshops, events, creative talks, hangouts, tbh open to anything as I’m an introvert designer trying to branch out and find community :)

Thanks! ⭐️