Get short, timely messages from CBC Ottawa.

Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. It's easy to stay updated on an incredibly wide variety of topics. Join today and follow @CBCOttawa.

Get updates via SMS by texting follow CBCOttawa to 40404 in the United States
Codes for other countries

Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:
Country Code For customers of
Australia
  • 0198089488 Telstra
Canada
  • 21212 (any)
United Kingdom
  • 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
Indonesia
  • 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel
Ireland
  • 51210 O2
India
  • 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon
Jordan
  • 90903 Zain
New Zealand
  • 8987 Vodafone, Telecom NZ
United States
  • 40404 (any)

CBCOttawa

  1. @Sofie_eva downed power lines after storm. #ottnews #cbcott about 10 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. Paramedics say he & woman, 18, were cycling & stopped to put on rain gear under tree when tree was struck by lightning. #cbcott #ottnews about 10 hours ago via TweetDeck
  3. 18-year-old man in critical condition after lightning strike at Vincent Massey Park. Woman w/ him also taken to hospital. #cbcott #ottnews about 11 hours ago via TweetDeck
  4. Severe thunderstorm watches ended across E. Ont., incl. #ottawa. Parts of Quebec still under tornado / storm warnings. #cbcott #ottnews about 11 hours ago via TweetDeck
  5. Montréal, Laval and Longueueil area also all under tornado warnings. #ottnews #tornado #cbcott about 11 hours ago via TweetDeck
  6. NE of #ottawa now, but tornado warnings issued for Vaudreuil and Soulanges areas. Warning in effect from 8 to 9:10 p.m. #cbcott #ottnews about 11 hours ago via TweetDeck
  7. Thanks! MT @ottawawindchill: @cbcottawa tree down outside Indian embassy, blocking lane. RCMP on scene. #cbcott twitter.com/ottawawindchil… about 11 hours ago via TweetDeck
  8. Innes e/b lanes closed at intersection w/ Blair road because of downed power lines. avoid area #ottnews #otttraffic #cbcott about 11 hours ago via TweetDeck
  9. @waub awaiting police word at Vincent Massey Park. Man sent to hospital; critical condition; tree he was under struck by lightning. #ottnews about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  10. Updated storm story w/ photo gallery thanks to tweeters like @deborahduffy, @guiladoyle, @ottpak, @DenVan & @ChristinaNoble #ottnews #cbcott about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  11. Please let us know if your home or neighbourhood has been damaged because of the storm. Help us spread the word. #cbcott #ottnews about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  12. Yes, at present, enviro canada says all tornado warnings are over. if new one pops up, we'll let u know. RT @heathertwins about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  13. From reader @deborahaduffy: Other side of airport. bit.ly/KTUPrD #cbcott #ottnews about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  14. RT @OttawaFirePIO: Several apartments flooded after part of roof damaged from storm at 350 Mayfield St. #ottnews #cbcott about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  15. @heathertwins Which tweet? about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  16. RT @OttawaFirePIO: Large tree has taken wires down at 169 Crichton St. and is blocking the road. #ottnews #cbcott about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  17. Reports of a light standard fallen on the 417 WB at Woodroffe. Crews are en route. Avoid the area if possible. #cbcott #ottnews about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  18. No tornado warnings in effect in E. Ontario, Quebec. For severe thunderstorm warnings check enviro can: tinyurl.com/3accx8 #cbcott about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  19. Tornado warnings end for Lievre River, Papineau-Cheneville areas of west Quebec. #gatineau #ottweather #cbcott #ottnews about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  20. Storm is causing dangerous driving conditions on the 417, including falling debris and possibility of hydroplaning. #cbcott #ottnews about 12 hours ago via TweetDeck
  • Name CBC Ottawa
  • Location Ottawa
  • Web http://www.cbc.ca...
  • Bio Ottawa lives here. Tweets by @CBCDrumAssign, @luccidor, @cbcjlong, @kristynease and web reporter Paul Jay.
176 Following 20,449 Followers 1,056 Listed
Neil Morrison Sandra Leduc ryanpaulgibson Lesley S Kristy Nease Julie Ireton, CBC SensChirp Laurie Fagan Geneviève Côté - SRC Hélène Campbell Lorenda Reddekopp Judy Trinh Michael Aubry Matthew Pearson Spencer Callaghan Marni Kagan David Gerow Giacomo Panico Don Cherry Adrian Harewood Evan Dyer steve fischer Ontario Today Megan Gillis John deHooge Info NRJ Gatineau Laurence Wall Catherine Lathem Doug Hempstead Danielle Bell Kelly Roche Mark Brownlee Ken Gray Brigitte Bureau Ottawa Bus Chloé Fedio