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Author: Joanne Laucius
Publication Date: April 10, 2026 - 04:00
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Manor Park sidewalk plan will outlast current residents, councillors argue
April 10, 2026
A controversial plan to add sidewalks to some quiet streets in Manor Park sparked a debate at Ottawa city council about making infrastructure decisions that will far outlast current residents. Read More
A driver is facing charges under the Highway Traffic Act after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Friday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and O’Connor Street, where the vehicle left the roadway and then crashed into a building after striking the pedestrian. And now, we are learning more about the off-duty firefighter that was credited with saving the pedestrian's life. CTV’s Katie Griffin joins us in Hour 4. Meantime, we have new developments about Canada's next Governor General, who will be introduced to the media tomorrow. What type...
May 4, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Special constables are getting the power to arrest people for drug use on public transit. The Ford government has been cracking down on this issue, and it will continue to do so through a regulatory change that is aimed at cleaning up subways and buses across Ontario. Should OC Transpo special constables be granted such powers? Will these powers properly address open drug use in public transit spaces? Kristy Cameron puts those questions to CTV public safety analyst and former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis. Then, she sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question...
May 4, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
High operating costs, the cost of food, and uneven consumer spending are placing a key Canadian economic engine under pressure. That would be Canada’s restaurant sector, according to a new warning from Restaurants Canada. The financial strain has been especially prevalent in the early stages of 2026, as these aforementioned factors continue to erode profitability margins. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with David Mangano, the co-owner of The Grand Pizzeria on George Street. In Dave’s case, he hasn’t noticed much of a drop in earnings, but the economic uncertainty has been...
May 4, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa



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