Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. May 12th, 2026

Newly-named OC Transpo GM Rick Leary has delivered a 10-point plan to improve transit service in Canada’s Capital. The most enticing announcement is the pending return of two-car LRT service, which he hopes will become a reality in mid-June. Kristy Cameron checks in with Laura Shantz, a board member of Ottawa Transit Riders. Meantime, Kristy has been on a little digital detox lately, benching her phone for more free time. How can you tell if your relationship with your phone is unhealthy? More importantly, how can you fix that? We dig deeper with Benslyne Avril, a psychotherapist who practices in Westboro. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.