 Saturday, August 23, 2025 | | | Stories from our community | | | | |  | | | Kicking it old school: Why these childhood friends never want to stop playing soccer together | Over their more than a decade on the pitch, "No New Friends" soccer players have seen it all, says longtime player and co-organizer Nick Pouponneau.
He attributes the 60-minute Ottawa Footy Sevens soccer league games to helping him and other players navigate life both on and off the field.
"No matter what happens, it's always going to be there for me, whether we win, whether we lose," Pouponneau said. "Soccer to me … it's a way of life." | | | | |  | | | A floating sauna on the Ottawa River? The NCC wants to build one | Ottawans may soon be able to enjoy a hot sauna on the Ottawa River at any time of the year.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is looking to install a floating sauna next to the century-old River House, located on the shores of the Ottawa River near Rockcliffe Park. | | | | |  | | | How accessible are the NCC's trails, really? Now there's an app for that | For people with disabilities, finding a trail that's sufficiently accessible can be a challenge. A new web application from the National Capital Commission (NCC) aims to change that.
The idea was the brainchild of the Canadian Disabled Outdoor Society, co-founded by Chelsea Ogilvie and Brie Birdsell. They approached the NCC and then partnered with the agency to develop the Inclusive Trails app.
In developing the app, Ogilvie said they wanted to see the reality on the ground for themselves. | | | | |  | | | Scarred by Afghanistan, Ottawa-area veteran finds healing, purpose in art | Anxiety is a relatively new feeling for retired warrant officer John Gorrell.
It's not something he experienced before he joined the Canadian Armed Forces, nor during much of his 31 years of service.
But over the last couple of years, it's something he's had to battle every day — though it's been made easier with the launch of his graphic design business and a vibrant new project in one eastern Ontario town. | | | | |  | | | Prison arts program brings Grammy-winning guitarist behind bars for performance | It started with some quiet toe-tapping, but as the sounds of bass, drums and guitar swelled over the course of an hour, the audience reaction rose with it, until the music was met with whoops and a standing ovation.
Compared to the typical response from a jazz concert crowd, the applause might have been a bit unrestrained — and the differences didn't stop there.
Most of the listeners were dressed exactly the same — a blue T-shirt and jeans — and the venue wasn't a stage, hall or stadium, just a gym with a punching bag hanging in the corner. | | | | |  | This historic sanctuary draws visitors of all ages — and not all are Catholic | Nestled in Ottawa's busy Vanier neighbourhood, the leafy Grotte Notre Dame de Lourdes caught the attention of 25-year-old storyteller Abdul Farooq, who teamed up with Gavin Lanteigne and Kevin Acquah for this CBC Ottawa Creator Network piece that tells the story of the century-old outdoor religious site and its enduring appeal. | | | |  | Labubu frenzy reaches Ottawa | A small plush toy in the shape of a monster has become all the rage around the world. Labubus are also popping up around Ottawa but as CBC's Sannah Choi discovered, getting one isn't so easy. | | | | | |  | | OTTAWA MORNING: Kanata's albino turtle hatchlings. David Seburn is a freshwater turtle specialist at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, which is currently housing an incubator full of albino turtle eggs.
► LISTEN NOW | | | |  | | ALL IN A DAY: Why is Ottawa's Pride month held in August and not June? According to Capital Pride, celebrations for the 2SLGBTQ+ community happen in August to mark a protest held in 1971 on Parliament Hill. Hear more about that history with Carleton University professor Patrizia Gentile.
► LISTEN NOW | | | |  | | IN TOWN AND OUT: Ottawa's world-renowned arm wrestling club. Giacomo drops into a Nepean garage where couple Dan and Colleen Labrie host training and get togethers for the Ottawa High Hookers arm wrestling club.
► LISTEN NOW | | | |  | | THIS IS OTTAWA: The black horses ridden by Canadian Mounties are recognized the world over. But their lives begin just outside of Ottawa. Robyn Bresnahan visits the local breeding farm to discover what it takes for a foal to become a Musical Ride horse – and what happens to those that don't make the cut.
► LISTEN NOW | | | |  | | | Share Your Soccer Story contest | CBC and the Northern Super League have teamed up to bring you an exciting contest this summer.
We're looking for your favourite soccer moments from across Canada. Whether it's how the sport has changed your life, a special memory as a fan or the simple joy it brings to your neighbourhood. We want to hear how soccer has impacted you in your corner of the country.
Winners will receive tickets to the final Ottawa Rapid FC home game, exclusive CBC and NSL swag, a private meet and greet with NSL players and a feature on your local CBC Community Page. | | | | |  | Tell us what you think!
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