From animals to alleged misconduct to political drama, here is a recap of the most popular videos of the year on cbc.ca/ottawa.
1. Arya out, Carney in
Before the federal election campaign started, the Liberals made headlines by moving Mark Carney to run in Nepean, replacing incumbent MP Chandra Arya. Carney later won Nepean, leading a minority Liberal government, while Arya shifted to Hindu advocacy.
2. Garage collapse
A downtown Ottawa parking garage suffered a partial collapse following a report of damaged columns, leaving numerous vehicles stranded. It took weeks to remove some vehicles, and part of the structure remained standing.
3. Contractor accusations
An Ottawa couple claimed they lost over $381,000 after hiring a contractor for kitchen renovations, only to face flooding issues shortly after completion.
4. Rare white beaver
Wildlife enthusiasts captured breathtaking images of a rare leucistic beaver near Ottawa earlier in the year, a rare sight that drew attention from Dennis Jackson.
5. Ice rescue
Smiths Falls police shared a video of the dramatic rescue of a teen who fell into the frigid Rideau River, emphasizing the dangers of thin ice.
6. Albino turtles
Two albino Blanding’s turtles hatched in an Ottawa office, marking the first documented case in Canada, before being released into the wild.
7. ‘Professional’ tenant
Multiple landlords in an Ottawa suburb reported issues with tenants who had not paid rent, accumulating nearly $100,000 in unpaid fees.
8. Shipping container village
Gatineau’s Village Transitiôn, a community of 85 shipping containers transformed into transitional housing units, attracted attention with its success, inspiring similar projects in other cities.
9. Too many wasps!
An increase in wasp activity during the end of summer disrupted outdoor dining plans, prompting efforts to manage the situation.
10. Bye-bye bridge
An abandoned rail bridge near Carling Avenue was dismantled, resolving a hazardous area, as captured in a summer video.
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Source: [cbc.ca/ottawa](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cbc-ottawa-most-watched-top-videos-2025-9.6999948)