Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. April 14th, 2025

A man is facing charges in connection to a pair of weekend break-and-enters in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood. Crime rates in the area are rising, putting pressure on businesses like The Red Apron and Arlington Five to bolster safety procedures. Today, several BIA’s are calling for a coordinated Downtown-focused strategy. We deliver the details in Hour 2. Shifting gears to the Canada-U.S. trade war, border city mayors are worried about the tariffs’ long-term impact on the Canadian economy, and how they could impact future investments in our country. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley pays us a visit to explain the bigger picture.