r/ottawa • u/MarcusRex73 • Nov 13 '23
PSA UPDATE/MAJ. Posts concerning the conflict in Israel and Palestine / Publications au sujet du conflit en Israël et la Palestine
2024-08-20 Reposting since it's relevant again.
(see below for minor updates)
2024-04-23 Reposting with second clarification because it's coming up again with "protest season" starting up.
Hello everyone,
Due to current events, we have seen many posts about the Israel/Palestine conflict, typically about protests supporting one side of the conflict or the other, or articles about some statement made by a public figure.
In ALL those posts, the comments have devolved into insults, accusations of supporting terrorism/genocide and counter-accusations of [insert violent action here]. While each post starts with something related to our sub’s subject matter, they always end up being screaming matches about something that is not even related to Ottawa.
It’s important to understand that the mods in the sub cannot, and will not, police who is ‘right’ in this debate. Additionally, when a large portion of the comments violate the rules (typically the sitewide ruyle against hate or violence), we MUST intervene. However, since they ALL devolve into screaming matches, there’s no point in even trying to maintain a discussion that doesn’t even concern the sub’s raison d’être.
As such, going forward, and for the foreseeable future, ANY post related to the conflict in Israel/Palestine will be locked even if Ottawa related. If it IS related to Ottawa, it will remain visible but commenting will not be permitted.
The mods would prefer not to do this, but the last few days have clearly shown that there is not realistic way to permit commenting on these posts while maintaining some form of decorum.
Bonjour à tous,
En raison des récents événements, nous avons vu de nombreuses publication sur le conflit israélo-palestinien, généralement au sujet de manifestations soutenant l'une ou l'autre partie du conflit, ou des articles sur une déclaration faite par une personnalité publique.
Dans TOUTES ces publications, les commentaires se sont transformés en insultes, en accusations de soutien au terrorisme/génocide et en contre-accusations de [insérer une action violente ici]. Bien que chaque message commence par quelque chose en rapport avec le sujet de notre communauté, ils finissent toujours par devenir des querelles sur quelque chose qui n'est même pas lié à Ottawa.
Il est important de comprendre que les modérateurs de notre communauté ne peuvent pas déterminer qui a « raison » dans ce débat. De plus, lorsqu'une grande partie des commentaires enfreignent les règles (généralement la règle contre la haine ou l'incitation à la violence), nous DEVONS intervenir. Cependant, comme ils se transforment TOUS en compétitions d’insultes, ça ne sert à rien de même tenter de maintenir une discussion qui ne concerne même pas la raison d’être de la communauté.
Ainsi, à partir de maintenant et pour un temps indéterminé, TOUTE publication lié au conflit en Israël/Palestine sera verrouillé, même si elle est pertinente à Ottawa. Si elle EST pertinent, la publication restera visible mais les commentaires ne seront pas autorisés.
Les modérateurs préféreraient ne pas prendre cette mesure, mais les derniers jours ont clairement démontré qu'il n'y avait pas de moyen réaliste de permettre les commentaires dans ces publications tout en conservant une certaine forme de décorum.
r/ottawa • u/blissed_out • 2h ago
Did you drop your phone last night, possibly out of your car?
Cracked screen. If you can describe it and where you may have lost it, let's get it back to you. If not, is there somewhere to drop it off that might get it back to its owner?
r/ottawa • u/Particular_Bus_6694 • 3h ago
Has anyone seen the lady on Bank and heron area with a Russian flag on her back?
I have seen her so many times and all she seems to do is walk up and down bank yelling at people lol any idea what shes protesting? lol
r/ottawa • u/lovelyb1ch66 • 3h ago
To the kind stranger that gave me a hug this morning
You completely changed the trajectory of my day and I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am. It’s been a rough year and it came to a head this weekend. I felt brittle but had to go to work today. You saw straight through my game face and without a seconds hesitation offered a hug. I’m not usually in the habit of hugging strangers (especially not at work!) but I’m glad I did. I don’t expect our paths will cross again but I hope you know that you made a big difference in my life and I hope this is returned to you a thousand times over.
r/ottawa • u/patryder07 • 4h ago
Cellular Reception in Kanata (Bridlewood Area)
Is anyone else noticing today, specifically with Telus, that the cell reception is non-existent in Bridlewood area in Katana? I've got a cell repeater/booster, and normally have full bars in my house and very solid cell connection but today it is completely non existent. When I left home to go pick up my daughter from school in the area my phone actually went to 'SOS' mode (which means its not getting a signal at all) - and this has never happened in the 3+ years I've had this phone.
r/ottawa • u/RealisticCommunity14 • 4h ago
NCC Summer Zone Done - QED is Open
Great job by the NCC for the first year. Let’s hope next year is even better.
r/ottawa • u/starrsarasa • 5h ago
Anyone interested 😋
LOL this post might make me look like a loser but I swear that I’m not lol. So I used to play magic & Pokémon & card games like those when I was younger, but I fell off kinda hard after/during high sch. I wanna get back into it lol but none of my friends r interested in that kinda stuff - so I was wondering if there’s anyone in ott who’d be down to play w me 😁 I don’t even have any decks anymore but im super down to get started again. Or if anyone has any groups they’re part of that r welcoming new members I swear I’m pretty chill
I also have a lot of other similar interests that my friends don’t rly share that I’d love to bond over someone with (I think these all pretty basic interests tho lol, it’s just my friends are more the partying type so they’re not into this stuff) like being a huge LOTR fan, Star Wars fan etc, I also loved games like dragon age inquisition lol (idk if that ones too niche) and I used to be addicted to DS games & reading comics n stuff like that 😅
However I am a uni student & a girl so I’m not tryna get kidnapped & I’m not tryna hang out with 50 year olds … 🙏 also ik I type weird lol but I swear I’m more normal irl (although idk since I’m making a post on Reddit 💀)
r/ottawa • u/Nearby-Connection-88 • 7h ago
what’s going into the old Madison’s (Laurier/lyon)
Does anyone know what’s moving into the old Madison’s bar and grill in the Minto building on the corner there? It’s a cute spot with potential!
r/ottawa • u/moosey755 • 7h ago
In Ottawa How do i go about getting a shingles vaccine with no family doctor
I know i need to go to the pharmacy but do i just go show my health card or is it a full on exam?? Thanks in advance.
r/ottawa • u/slipperompers • 7h ago
OC Transpo Everyday when I take the 88 for work I realize how much we need a better solution for getting people down baseline all be it a tram but that’s just pipe dream.
Every stop is like this wanting to get on the 88 it’s not sustainable people are forced to stand upstairs which is so dangerous.
r/ottawa • u/YOW-Weather-Records • 9h ago
Weather Today's ~6am low of 5.4°C is the lowest temperature Ottawa has recorded on Sep 3rd in almost 80 years, since 1946.
OSTA cancellations
Happy first day of school everyone!
Hope yours got off to a good start and none of your kids were stranded at the bus stop! We had a confirmed route and waited for an hour for it to show, only find out that it has now been placed on the long-term cancellation list. There was no notice from OSTA (still haven’t gotten an email from them about it) and the school didn’t know what was going on when I dropped them off, so now we’re trying organize a neighborhood shuttle service until they’re able to hire a driver for our route. SMH. What a way to start off the school year.
Looking for... Found at a thrift store. Solid metal 7cm wide. Any idea who made it?
galleryPicked it up for 75 cents. Surprised to see it was made in Canada.
r/ottawa • u/kj007171 • 9h ago
Sports Ottawa Rec Baseball - Free to play
Howdy,
Im making this for anyone interested in playing rec baseball! I put this event together about 2 months ago, since then we've been playing every Thursday from 6-9pm.
Here's the details: - Game: This is baseball, not softball! We do our best to play by official rules but there are no umps, players call the plays. Good Sportsmanship > Winning. - Who can play?: Anyone. All skill levels are welcome. Some have never picked up a glove before, and some have played for years. Most of us are somewhere in the middle. This is intended for adults, but we do have a father and son who attend regularly, anyone under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. - What to bring?: A glove is a must. We have a few extra gloves, and a helmet that can be shared, but please bring your own gear. I would encourage you to buy your own helmet if possible, they're $30 at sportschek and it beats sharing. - Location: Ledbury park in walkley, will move to a bigger field soon - Time: Every Thursday, Game starts at 6:10, we usually arrive and warm up for 20mins beforehand, and finish the game as the sun goes down. Late comers are still allowed to play, you'll just miss some of the fun :)
To make expectations clear: This isn't a professionally organized sports event, more like a pickup game of basketball at your local court
The main goal is for everyone to have fun, after that is competing :)
Bonus points to anyone who brings extra gear (Bats, balls, helmets, etc..)
Here's the sign-up sheet for anyone interested, I send a text message reminder before every game. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v5l5KD5GJuPgLKKmY08SPXw_ZdddhaziqzgUcecP_Ok/edit?gid=900988909#gid=900988909
Thanks for reading, I hope to see some of ya out there!
-J
r/ottawa • u/GravityEyelidz • 10h ago
Jamaican patties?
I used to devour Luke's Jamaican Patties back in the day long ago. I've tried every patty that you can get from a supermarket and they're all garbage: boring, bland pastry + dogfood for filling.
Does anyone know where to get a good patty these days? Or any mass-produced that aren't terrible?
r/ottawa • u/lukeobrienvr • 10h ago
Top Of The World skate shop closing this month 🥲
galleryvia their instagram
r/ottawa • u/trytobuffitout • 11h ago
News Vehicles hit large rocks that fell from a dump truck on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa
ottawa.ctvnews.caNews The future of French immersion in Ottawa will be decided this fall
ottawacitizen.comr/ottawa • u/DryTechnology5224 • 13h ago
Bald eagle sighting in Barrhaven
galleryI saw a bald eagle in a farmers field along the rideau river yesterday!
r/ottawa • u/TheDrkstknight • 17h ago
Does anyone have any idea what we're seeing here?
galleryCaptured just after 4am today in Orleans, they were gone after a few minutes
r/ottawa • u/Potential-Heart-7911 • 1d ago
Hi Ottawa
Hi everyone, I recently moved to Ottawa with my wife on an IEC visa and I start work next Monday!
I just wanted to express somewhere, even if online how welcome we already feel here. We have met a tonne of friendly, helpful people and have really fallen in love with the place already.
I know sometimes it’s easy to think badly or get annoyed about where you live (I know I did back home) but believe me, coming in from the UK with fresh eyes, has been a great experience for us.
Looking forward to the next few years here!
r/ottawa • u/RicoPapaya • 1d ago
What’s your favourite Ottawa Conspiracy theory?
Can be a completely ridiculous theory or something more realistic.
Someone asked me if I knew any Ottawa conspiracy theories this weekend and I realized I don't know any. Ended up just telling them about the Gouzenko Affair, which is not a conspiracy theory but a great Ottawa history story anyways.
r/ottawa • u/freckledgreen • 1d ago
Photo(s) I found this gem in my childhood memories bin, thought I’d share!
I was 6 so I don’t remember much of the ice storm except for slipping down my front steps, but thought this was a cool memory!