Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026 | Page 904 | Unpublished
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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.



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April 21, 2026 - 17:35 | Paula Tran | Ottawa Citizen
We continue to track spring flooding across our region. With levels expected to level off midweek. The City of Ottawa has invested in a labour-saving device. Hallie Cotnam went to watch it in action.
April 21, 2026 - 17:33 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.
April 21, 2026 - 17:33 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada