Faces Magazine

That first week back to school and the office always shifts the rhythm of the city, and if your morning commute has felt a little slower lately, you’re not imagining it. New data on Ottawa traffic patterns confirms exactly when the roads fill up most. The Morning Crunch If you’re heading out the door between 8 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., expect company.

Perth has long been known for its scenic fairways along the Tay River, and soon a beloved stretch of green space is about to take on a whole new role in the town’s story. A major redevelopment plan for the Perth Golf Course has just cleared its biggest hurdle yet. The Big Approval The Ontario Land Tribunal has given the green light to a redevelopment plan that will see the historic Perth Golf Course transformed into a new residential community of roughly 1,000 homes.

Game nights at Canadian Tire Centre have always been part of the rhythm of an Ottawa fall, and this year the Senators are giving that experience a noticeable refresh. Ahead of the new season, the team has unveiled a redesigned fan deck, a new slogan and a lineup of food and drink options meant to make every visit feel a little more special.

Balloons are about to take over the sky again just across the river. The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for its 39th edition from September 2 to 6, bringing five days of concerts, balloon flights, and family-friendly programming to Parc de la Baie, just minutes from downtown Ottawa. A Lineup Built for Nostalgia This year’s headliners lean heavily into early-2000s nostalgia.

If your OC Transpo card reader has ever flashed red for no obvious reason, you weren’t imagining things. The transit service says a string of technical problems with its fare readers cost the system somewhere between $690,000 and $960,000 in lost revenue over an 18-month stretch, according to a new report to council’s transit committee. Where the Numbers Came From The report was requested by Alta Vista Coun.

Three standout restaurants shaping Toronto’s dining scene this summer. Toronto’s dining scene continues to evolve, but a handful of restaurants have become destinations in their own right. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or building an itinerary around dinner reservations, these three spots deliver experiences that go beyond the plate. Blue Bovine Blue Bovine has quickly become one of Toronto’s most sought-after dining destinations.

Downtown Ottawa’s dining scene is about to get a little more Italian. Carletto, a new trattoria from Montreal-based hospitality group Gray Collection, is set to open at the Metcalfe Hotel on August 31, bringing modern Italian classics and a healthy dose of tableside theatre to Metcalfe Street.

From its Ottawa clinic overlooking the Greenbelt and Gatineau Hills, Capital Periodontics treats patients with severe gum and bone loss, gum recession and complex implant needs, including cases referred by other dental professionals. Photography by Nicolai Gregory. Dr. Avi Shelemay, founder of Capital Periodontics, has spent three decades in specialty practice, including years of advanced international training that he now draws on as both a clinician and lecturer.

Mooney’s Bay has long been one of Ottawa’s favourite spots to watch a summer paddle glide by, and this week the stretch of the Rideau River beside it is hosting some of the fastest boats in the country. Canoe Kayak Canada has brought its Sprint National Championships to the capital, turning a familiar riverside hangout into the site of elite national competition.

By Steve Warne Photography by Nicolai Gregory As the Ottawa Senators open their 2026 training camp this fall, the progress of 20-year-old defenceman Carter Yakemchuk is sure to provide one of the team’s most compelling storylines. Two years ago, the Senators selected Carter Yakemchuk—a Fort McMurray, Alberta native—seventh overall, which is an NHL draft position that comes with great expectations.