Monday, January 19, 2026, in Ottawa is a classic snowy winter day with a mix of local news and cultural events.
Weather
Monday, January 19, 2026: Light showers of snow with a current temperature of -12°C; today’s high will reach -4°C with a low of -22°C and a 45% chance of snow.
Local News
A Snowy Start: Commuters are facing a snowy start to the work week. While snow bus cancellations have been reported for some regions, city crews are actively working on snowbank removal following significant accumulation over the past week.
Luloff Trial Begins: The trial for Ottawa City Councillor Matthew Luloff begins today at the Ottawa Courthouse. The charges relate to an impaired driving incident from July 2024.
Gun Compensation Program: A federal program offering compensation for turned-in or deactivated firearms officially begins its declaration period today. Firearm owners have until March 31 to express interest.
Political Updates: Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Switzerland today for the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss investment in Canada and global trade.
Things to Do & Events
SoulRhythms (Dance Workshop): A free, bilingual family dance workshop taking place at Peter A. Herrndorf Place (NAC) at 7:00 PM. It explores movement and music from Africa and the Caribbean.
Lecture at Carleton University: A public lecture titled "Germany, Canada, and the Age of Trump" featuring German politician Metin Hakverdi. It begins at 2:30 PM at Pigiarvik (Robertson Hall).
Theatre – "Copperbelt": The NAC English Theatre presents Copperbelt by Natasha Mumba at the Babs Asper Theatre. This drama explores themes of family and international mining.
Winter Activities: Despite the cold, the Rideau Canal Skateway and local cross-country ski trails (like those in Gatineau Park) remain popular options for those looking to embrace the fresh snow.
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