Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026

Kristy Cameron is back in the saddle, and the O-Train is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. Single-car service will continue on Line 1 for at least the next 6 weeks, as OC Transpo and Rideau Transit Group work tirelessly to address issues with the train’s axles. In an update that was delivered earlier today, Director of Rail Operations Troy Charter is hopeful that double-car O-Train service could resume at the end of May. However, there is still no timeline to begin final testing on the East Extension, nor is there a timeline to open the line between Blair and Trim. That’s because staff have uncovered new – and significant – damage. Boy, how the tables have certainly turned. Laura Shantz of Ottawa Transit Riders pays us a visit in Hour 1. Meantime, a crucial joint meeting is happening at City Hall next Friday. It will feature the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee, as well as the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. And over the coming weeks, city councillors will be casting their ballots for, or against, no-protest zones near designated facilities. Barrhaven West councillor David Hill joins the program to discuss further. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.