Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. February 27th, 2026

The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority has designated five new 'community hazard zones' around elementary schools, citing ongoing social and environmental concerns. As part of the changes, bus service will be extended to approximately 60 additional students who live within the newly identified zones. Mike Chatham, a parent of two children at Devonshire Community Public School, explains why he feels 'abandoned' in Hour 1. On the lighter side of the news cycle, today is Pokemon Day. All the way back in 1996, a crowd of trainers dared to become the ultimate Pokemon master. And now, 30 years later, this Japanese media franchise has transformed into a global empire and defined a generation’s childhood. CFRA newswriter and Pokemon know-it-all Ryan Knowles puts it all into perspective for us. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.