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Publication Date: March 5, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. March 5th, 2026
March 5, 2026
The Eastern extension of Ottawa’s LRT has hit a key milestone, and is now one step closer to its long-awaited grand opening. In Hour 1, we heard from Orleans South-Navan councillor Catherine Kitts. In Hour 3, we check in with Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney, who also serves on Ottawa’s Transit Committee. And in between, we turn things over to the mighty CFRA Nation. Once the system is officially launched, do you have faith that the latest stretch of LRT can deliver the goods? Text into the show or give us a ring, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day!
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Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference in Wakefield, Que. announcing new measures to protect nature.
March 31, 2026 - 11:25 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service has officially migrated to Next Generation 9-1-1.
Next Generation 9-1-1, also known as NG9-1-1, is a behind-the-scenes upgrade to the core infrastructure of Canada’s 9-1-1 network. NG9-1-1 replaces the current, aging analog infrastructure with a modern digital platform that is more reliable, secure and better able to support enhanced location and data in the future.
With this upgrade, Ottawa’s 9-1-1 network joins jurisdictions across the country in improving how emergency calls can be routed, managed, and shared between services over time....
March 31, 2026 - 10:48 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
It’s no secret that winter unleashed everything in its arsenal this year - from blustery, heavy snowfalls to bone-chilling cold temperatures and even freezing rain. While not unexpected, these conditions pose formidable challenges for construction crews working hard to maintain steady progress on City projects.
One example is the Bank Street Renewal project. This major undertaking, currently in Phase 1, involves the necessary work to replace aging infrastructure, such as sewers and watermains, along a long stretch of road.
This multi-year project includes updated...
March 31, 2026 - 09:58 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
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