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

Following an extensive search, a former CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission has been chosen to lead OC Transpo. Rick Leary was officially introduced as the new General Manager of Transit Services on Friday, while interim leader Troy Charter remains in the front-office picture. What’s the confidence level at City Hall right now? Kristy Cameron checks in with Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr and Stittsville councillor Glen Gower. Both sit on Ottawa’s Transit Committee. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.