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Publication Date: December 22, 2025 - 16:01
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. December 22nd, 2025
December 22, 2025
With the colder temperatures here, we ask you whether or not more heated bus shelters should be installed? There are some areas don't even have bus shelters. Having buses run on time is probably one solution. Councillor Riley Brockington, who sits on the transit committee, drops by show to discuss how the cost of building (heated) bus shelters is handcuffing the city. Plus, CTV News Ottawa's Patricia Boal is our next guest for the Ottawa Now Gift Guide.
Our QOTD: 'Should OC Transpo install heaters in its bus shelters?' We take your calls, texts, talkbacks, and carrier-pigeon messages, on the matter. Later, the 'buy Canadian' movement is strong, but has it peaked? Plus, we talk to a couple of charities about their fundraising efforts during this holiday season. Also, are you over-thinking the act of gift-giving?
December 22, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new survey finds 1 in 2 Ontarians believe the removal of speed cameras was the wrong move. Kristy is joined by Angus Reid research associate Jon Roe, who dives into the regional differences. Later, we revisit the topic of heated bus shelters with a university student, who says OC Transpo has left her too long out stuck in the cold. Plus, speaking of travel, it is one of the most busiest travel days. Also, CFRA's Chris Holski didn't expect to see himself immersed in a real-life game of Frogger at one of the new so-called safer intersections. He explains.
December 22, 2025 - 17:59 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas sat down with Global News for a year-end interview to reflect on his first few months in office.
December 22, 2025 - 17:29 | Adam MacVicar | Global News - Canada

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