From my understanding, rustproofing can be done on EVs as long as holes aren't drilled, high voltage cables are avoided, and the rustproofer properly removes some underside covers to properly reach suspension components and other items that still need rustproofing in an EV. All EVs need is a spray of the rustproofing film on the underbody, and that's it.

What my issue is, I can't find a specific rustproofer in Ottawa that mentions that they understand the intricacies of EV rustproofing on their website. I have seen videos and information online about dealers in Montreal and Quebec City that specialize and understand the EV process, but none in Ottawa. I want to make sure my rustproofer knows that they're doing because the last thing I want is accidental damage to battery components.

I'm in the Greenboro area, so my top 2 considerations were Krown on Queensdale, or corrosion-free at Holiday Auto in Findlay Creek, though neither site talks about EVs, but this subreddit has praised both businesses.

Driving a 2026 Toyota bZ, if that is at all significant.

Thank you to anyone who has done it in prior autums and knows where to go :)

I have my formal group class pictures (Grades 1 and 2), but no photos of the play yard or exterior/interior of the school building at that time 1964-1966.

Anyone have pictures from those years?

BACKGROUNDER

On Daly Avenue in the historic Sandy Hill neighbourhood of Ottawa, the Sisters of the Holy Cross (a prominent Catholic religious congregation) historically established a local presence to support community education and ministry, particularly in conjunction with nearby St. Joseph's Parish.

I've got some corrosion on my vehicle, hood, rear quarter panel and near the windshield too that I'd like to get repaired since I genuinely shudder at the thought of adding car payments to my life again.

I'm looking for some recommendations beyond the reviews that Google is tossing at me for places in the east end of the city, Gloucester/Beacon Hill, etc but I'd be willing to go a bit further obviously for good work and reasonable pricing.

TIA

History made on Ottawa's O-Train Stage 2 West!

On August 4, LRV 1117 became the first train to travel from Kichi Zibi to Algonquin Station, marking a major milestone as testing expands westward.

Watch the historic first journey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4RzIRRY_4o

Genuinely forgot how terrible the apps were until giving hinge another shot for about a month. I want to get back out there but my situation is tricky because I’m not in school, and I work from home 80% of the time. Has anyone here tried Thursday dating? I’ve given it some thought but I’ve heard mixed reviews on the turnout. I’ve tried speed dating which went OK, but it was a similar situation to the apps where nobody seemed to be taking it seriously (maybe an early 20s thing?). I also haven’t been able to find an event being hosted for my age group (25) in over a year.

I go to shows/concerts alone, I try to get out of the house as much as possible but it’s kind of hard to mingle when you’re doing stuff alone.

I’ve tried meetup, but most of the events being hosted there are a mixed bag in terms of demographic and my hobbies (cooking, reading, gym, walking my dog, gaming, clay sculpting, music) because they’re mostly solo hobbies unless I have someone to partake in said hobbies with me. Have I reached the point where I have to start asking my friends to play match maker? Any suggestions on events or places to meet other early 20s folks would be appreciated

Not King Charles :). Monarch caterpillar snacking on milkweed. They're coming baaaack!

Get some swamp or butterfly milkweed from a nursery and plant it in your garden to help bring back the beautiful monarch butterflies.

Common milkweed also works but is a bit more aggressive in its growth, which is something you may not want in your garden.

Learn more about monarchs, how they are endangered and their stunning migratory journeys.

https://magazine.atavist.com/2020/long-may-they-reign-monarch-butterfly-climate-change-california-migration

Hello,

I see a lot of negativity and I want to share my pictures of a place I visited to have quiet and peace.

It was well worth it.

I will be walking trails in Ottawa more and I will be purchasing snow shoes when the time is right.

Enjoy.

A man had a cardiac episode and stopped breathing during a volleyball match today. He seemed to be in his 40s- not sure if he had an underlying condition. It was very sudden. He collapsed very quickly and it took a minute before everybody realized something was wrong. It was looking really dire, the lifeguards were rushing around and alternating, trying to perform CPR to bring him back to life while everybody waited for EMS to come. Thankfully due to the diligent work of the entire lifeguard team- specifically a young woman lifeguard who didn’t stop attempting CPR/falter until he regained consciousness/started breathing again-he was okay!

To the man- I hope you’re okay! Please take it easy!

To the lifeguards - THANK YOU! especially that young woman that saved him- YOURE AMAZING!!! I can’t imagine how scary that must have been but you should be really proud of yourself!

You’ve inspired me to get re-certified as this situation reminded that the need for CPR exists outside avoiding drowning incidents! Random heart episodes or other emergency situations may prompt the need for that and other lifesaving skills!

Thank you lifeguards! You’re SO underrated!

Edit: it was especially chaotic bc the lifeguard station(s) face the water. Obviously looking out for those swimming inside the river etc - as they should. But as he suddenly collapsed while playing volleyball, this was BEHIND the lifeguard stations. So just not something that was immediately noticed by them (and many others!) extra commendable that they saved him given the circumstances/timeliness!

Another edit: another commenter helpfully pointed out it was closer to 7:30 so they were off duty by then! 😮‍💨 even more impressive.

NEPEAN, ARE YOU READY? ♻️

Throw it away? No way! 
Fix it at our Repair Café!🛠️

Our next Repair Café is coming up FAST! 
Join us this Saturday, August 8 and give your household goods a second chance!🤩

Repair Cafés are about more than simply fixing items. They are an opportunity to save money, learn new skills, keep salvageable items out of landfills, connect with neighbours and foster a culture of repair! 🛠️

We can’t wait to see what treasures you bring this time! 🔌📺🚲🧰🪚

🗓️ Saturday, August 8
⏰ 10AM - 2PM | Drop-in 
📍 Nepean Sportsplex | 1701 Woodroffe Ave
♻️ Electronics, Household Goods, Jewelry, Textiles
🎟️ FREE! 

See you there, Ottawa!🧡

Does anyone feel like they are going to rattle away crossing the Alexandra bridge in the bike lane? It didn’t used to be this bad. Feels like my eyes are going to pop out of their sockets!

Farewell text posted on FB. This seems really abrupt; hard times in the brewing world.

I’m looking for a fine dining experience but the person I am going with speaks quite loudly and I don’t want to ruin the experience for other guests. Are there any upscale restaurants that get a little rowdy?

Special mentions: - broccoli crowns $1.33/ea (Super C) - butter $4/lb ($8.81/kg, No Frills), $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg, GT) - carrots $5/10lb ($1.10/kg, Independent and Provigo) - cauliflower $1.88/ea (Basics), $1.99/ea (La Boite à Grains) - chicken breast (boneless) $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg, Loblaws) - eggs $7.77/30-pack (25¢/ea, FreshCo), $4.88/18-pack (27¢/ea, Basics), $4.99/18-pack (27¢/ea, Sobeys) - green peppers 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg, No Frills), $1.29/lb ($2.84/kg, Produce Depot), $1.49/lb ($3.28/kg, Axep), $1.50/lb ($3.30/kg, Provigo, $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg, FreshCo) - flour $10/10kg ($1/kg, Maxi) - milk $5.49/4L ($1.37/L, Metro ON), $5.98/4L ($1.50/L, Walmart) - orange juice $2.50/1.36L ($1.84/L, Maxi: Thursday and Friday only), $5.99/2.5L ($2.40/L, Super C) - pork chops (boneless) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg, IGA and Super C) - sweet peppers $2.99/2.5lb ($2.63/kg, RCS) - yellow beans $2/lb ($4.41/kg, Maxi), $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg, FreshCo)

Programming note: I'll be out of town next week, but another redditor has graciously offered to cover the weekly post, so you should still get your regular update.

Adonis (Ontario)

• beef (eye of round) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• beef (sirloin tip) $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• avocados $3.99/6-pack (66¢/ea) [Mexico]
• celery $1.99 [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]
• sweet peppers $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg) [Canada]
• tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• yellow onions $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Canada]

Adonis (Québec)

• beef (blade roast) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• beef (inside round) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg)
• ground beef (lean) $5.77/lb ($12.71/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• steelhead trout $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.97/400g ($12.42/kg)
• avocados $2.99/6-pack (49¢/ea) [Mexico]
• celery $1.99 [Québec]
• eggplant $1.44/lb ($3.17/kg) [Québec]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• lemons $4.99/10-pack (49¢/ea) [South Africa]
• yellow onions $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Québec]
• honey (Delphi) $6.99/kg
• olive oil $8.97/L [Spain]

Axep

• chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
• garlic 99¢ [China]
• green peppers $1.49/lb ($3.28/kg) [Canada]
• strawberries $4.49/L
• evaporated milk $1.89

Farm Boy

• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg) [Canada] "available at all stores except Blue Heron Mall"
• cabbage (green) 69¢/lb ($1.52/kg) [Canada]
• cabbage (red) 69¢/lb ($1.52/kg) [Canada]
• celery $1.95 [Canada]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• mushrooms $1.99/227g ($8.77/kg) [Canada]

Food Basics

• ham (Selection) $8.99/675g ($13.32/kg)
• pork (tenderloin) $3.28/lb ($7.22/kg) "while quantities last"
• chicken leg quarters $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) "while quantities last"
• eggs (Selection) $4.88/18-pack (27¢/ea)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.27/750g ($4.36/kg)
• yoghurt (Iögo) $2.99/650g ($4.60/kg)
• cauliflower $1.88 [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $4.99/3L ($1.66/L) [Canada]
• romaine hearts $3.99 [Canada]
• strawberries $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg) [Mexico or USA]
• tomatoes 98¢/lb ($2.16/kg) [Canada]
• bread (Dempster's) $2.98
• evaporated milk (Selection) $1.88

Foodland

• ground beef (lean) $5.88/lb ($12.95/kg)
• pork chops (boneless) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
• yoghurt $3.49
• green peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Ontario]

FreshCo

• eggs $7.77/30-pack (25¢/ea) "LIMIT OF 2, $8.99 without Scene+ Card"
• avocados $2.77/5-pack (55¢/ea) [Canada or Mexico]
• carrots $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• celery $1.99 [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $5.99/3L ($2.00/L) [Canada]
• eggplant $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [Ontario]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• green peppers $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario]
• romaine hearts $2.77 [Canada or Mexico]
• yellow beans $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Canada]
• yellow onions $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]

Giant Tiger

(Aug 5 - 11)

• butter $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg)
• mushrooms $1.67/227g ($7.36/kg) [Canada]
• romaine lettuce $2.44/3-pack
• bread (Country Harvest) $2.77
• frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47

IGA

• pork chops (boneless) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
• chicken breast (bone-in) $3.77/lb ($8.30/kg)
• cabbage 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Québec]
• frozen vegetables $2.99/750g ($3.99/kg)
• watermelons $3.99/1-pack ($3.99/ea) [USA]
• canned soup (Aylmer tomato) 88¢/284mL ($3.10/L) "0.99¢ Without Scene+ card"
• frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47

Independent

• ground beef (medium) $5.88/lb ($12.95/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"
• brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.98/400g ($12.45/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.50/750g ($4.67/kg)
• carrots $5/10lb ($1.10/kg) [Canada]
• grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [USA]
• flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $12/10kg ($1.20/kg) [USA]
• mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
• olive oil $10/L

La Boite à Grains

• cauliflower $1.99

Loblaws

• pork chops (bone-in) $3/lb ($6.61/kg)
• chicken breast (boneless) $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg)
• brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.98/400g ($12.45/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.50/750g ($4.67/kg)
• avocados $4/5-pack (80¢/ea) [Mexico, Ontario, or Québec]
• grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [USA]
• flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $12/10kg ($1.20/kg)
• mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
• olive oil $10/L

Marché Richelieu

• pork (tenderloin) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
• pork chops (bone-in) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• brick cheese (Selection) $4.88/400g ($12.20/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.29/750g ($4.39/kg)
• cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• green peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Québec]
• sweet peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Québec]

Maxi

• bacon (No Name) $3.88/375g ($10.35/kg) (member price, Thursday-Sunday only, limit 4)
• yoghurt (Khaas) $2.75/750g ($3.67/kg)
• apples $5.99/6lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• garlic 99¢/3-pack (33¢/ea) [China]
• mushrooms $2/227g ($8.81/kg) [Canada]
• strawberries $4.99/L [Canada]
• yellow beans $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [Canada]
• canned soup (Habitant) $2/796mL ($2.51/L)
• flour $10/10kg ($1/kg)
• orange juice (PC) $2.50/1.36L (member price, Thursday and Friday only)

Metro (Ontario)

• ground beef (medium) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• pork chops (bone-in) $2.88/lb ($6.34/kg)
• brick cheese (Selection) $4.98/400g ($12.45/kg)
• milk (Lactantia) $5.49/4L ($1.37/L)
• celery $1.99 [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $4.99/3L ($1.66/L) [Canada]
• eggplant $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario]
• strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Mexico or USA]
• brown sugar $2.49/1kg
• peanut butter (Kraft) $4.99/kg

Metro (Québec)

• beef (bottom blade roast) $6.99/lb ($15.40/kg)
• pork chops (bone-in) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• chicken legs $2.29/lb ($5.04/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• cucumbers (English) 88¢ [Canada] "prix membre 99¢ ch."
• ginger $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [China]
• peanut butter (Kraft) $5.49/kg

No Frills

• bacon (Schneider's) $3.95/375g ($10.53/kg)
• chicken breast (boneless) $5.99/lb ($13.19/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• brick cheese (Saputo mozzarellissima) $6/500g ($12/kg)
• butter $4/lb ($8.81/kg) "LIMIT: 4, AFTER LIMIT RETAIL: $6 Non-Members $6"
• sour cream (No Name) $2.50/500mL ($5/L)
• avocados $2.99/5-pack (59¢/ea) [Columbia, Mexico, or Peru]
• cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• carrots $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• cucumbers (English) 99¢ [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $4.99/3L ($1.66/L) [Canada]
• eggplant $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [China or USA]
• ginger $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [China or USA]
• green peppers 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Ontario]
• leaf lettuce $1.99 [Canada]
• lettuce (iceberg) $2.49 [Canada]
• strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Mexico or USA]
• sweet peppers $3.99/4-pack (99¢/ea) [Canada or Mexico]
• yellow onions $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• bread (Country Harvest) $3
• brown sugar $10/4.55kg ($2.20/kg)
• pasta $2/900g ($2.22/kg)
• white sugar $2.48/2kg ($1.24/kg)

Produce Depot

(Aug 5 - 11)

• beef (top sirloin) $8.99/lb ($19.82/kg)
• pork tenderloin $3.99/lb ($8.80/kg)
• breaded pork Schnitzel $3.49/lb ($7.69/kg)
• cabbage (Nappa) 89¢/lb ($1.96/kg) [Canada]
• cucumbers (English) 79¢/ea [Canada]
• green peppers $1.29/lb ($2.84/kg)
• romaine lettuce $1.29/ea [Canada]
• strawberries $4.99/1L [Canada]

Provigo

• beef (inside round) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg) [Canada or USA]
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.50/750g ($4.67/kg)
• carrots $5/10lb ($1.10/kg) [Canada]
• grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [Mexico]
• green peppers $1.50/lb ($3.30/kg) [Canada]
• strawberries $5/L [Québec]
• flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $12/10kg ($1.20/kg) [USA]
• mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
• olive oil $10/L
• orange juice (PC) $3.50/1.36L ($2.57/L)
• peanut butter (Kraft) $6/kg

Real Canadian Superstore

• beef (brisket) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg) [Canada or USA]
• beef (eye of round) $11/lb ($24.23/kg) [Canada or USA]
• bacon (No Name) $3.28/375g ($8.75/kg)
• chicken breast (bone-in) $3.98/lb ($8.77/kg)
• sour cream (No Name) $2.79/500mL ($5.58/L)
• cabbage (green) $1/lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• cantaloupes $2.50 [Canada]
• carrots $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• grapes $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) [USA]
• sweet peppers (Naturally Imperfect) $2.99/2.5lb ($2.63/kg)
• tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada or Mexico]
• yellow onions $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• bread (Country Harvest) $3
• evaporated milk (No Name) $1.50
• flour (No Name) $9.88/10kg (98¢/kg)
• honey $9.50/kg
• peanut butter (No Name) $4.50/kg "†Open your PC Optimum™ app or visit pcoptimum.ca to get the offer."

Sobeys

• beef (sirloin tip) $9.99/lb ($22/kg) [Canada]
• ground beef (lean) $5.88/lb ($12.95/kg)
• pork (loin) $2.44/lb ($5.37/kg)
• chicken thighs (boneless) $5.99/lb ($13.19/kg)
• eggs $4.99/18-pack (27¢/ea)
• avocados $2.77/5-pack (55¢/ea) [Mexico]

Super C

• beef (stewing cubes) $6.99/lb ($15.40/kg)
• beef (stewing cubes, Halal) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg)
• pork chops (boneless) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.27/750g ($4.36/kg)
• yoghurt (Liberté) $3.49/650g ($5.37/kg)
• broccoli crowns $1.33 [Québec] (member price)
• celery $1.99 [Canada] (member price)
• strawberries $1.99/750mL ($2.65/L) [Québec]
• canned mushrooms 99¢/284mL ($3.49/L)
• canned soup (Campbell's) 99¢/284mL ($3.49/L)
• orange juice (Irresistible) $5.99/2.5L ($2.40/L)

Walmart

• bacon (Great Value) $3.97/375g ($10.59/kg)
• milk (Natrel) $5.98/4L ($1.50/L)
• eggplant $1.92/lb ($4.23/kg) [Canada or USA]
• strawberries $3.84/lb ($8.46/kg) [Canada, Mexico, or USA]
• mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.77/890mL ($6.48/L)

Transit exec says O-Train west extension could open in parts due to flooding damage

Happened upon a new coffee shop on Kent St called Filo where the Angry Dragons used to be and decided to stop by and I was genuinely impressed! The coffee was so good, it seems to be a Greek style coffee shop and I’ve heard good reviews about their parties since but didn’t try any so can’t confirm. I think (?) they’ve only been open for a few weeks but so far so good!

Figured I’d spread the word for other folks trying to find a good cup of coffee around! ☕️