Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. January 6th, 2026

As Canada loosens its grip on flight restrictions from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Canadian passengers feel that the flight experience here at home is taking a step backwards. One complaint that is picking up steam is limited leg room on today’s flights, with some airlines already cutting back on space in an effort to fit more passengers. What grinds your gears about today’s flying experience? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, a community staple in small-town Ontario has been destroyed by a massive fire. The Douglas Trading Post, once known for several decades as The Douglas Tavern, turned into a candlestick on Monday night. And now, questions about its future are slowly being addressed. Here to explain further is Dan Peters, a co-owner of Dan Peters Auction and The Douglas Trading Post.