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Publication Date: April 9, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026
April 9, 2026
The City of Ottawa is hoping that the O-Train will be back to full strength by the end of May. However, newer problems and additional damage have threatened the opening of the Eastern Extension. The new GM of OC Transpo is against a full shutdown of the service. Do we need one, and can we afford one? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, a new motion is calling on City Hall to install secure delivery lockers, an idea to deter porch pirates. We open that can of worms in Hour 3. Plus, bus-only lanes are officially coming to The Glebe! However, if that idea was on your wish list for 2026, you'll have to wait another year.
Gatineau police allege a 61-year-old man set seven fires across an area east of the city core last month. Among the charges he's facing is arson with disregard for human life.
May 5, 2026 - 08:45 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Neil Saravanamuttoo is framing his Ottawa mayoral bid as a fight against insiders and special interests while promising to drastically cut transit fares and open up the books at city hall.
May 5, 2026 - 08:23 | | CBC News - Ottawa
An Ontario judge is expected to deliver his ruling Tuesday in the case of two women accused of killing a boy they were trying to adopt and confining his brother.
May 5, 2026 - 08:20 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada




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