Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. June 12th, 2026

The city councillor for Riverside South-Findlay Creek has shared some of the first images of a proposed recreation complex in the area – a project that will be developed in phases. Phase 1 includes amenities such as a six-lane swimming pool, two NHL-sized ice rinks, an indoor walking track, and a fitness studio. Steve Desroches joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines, a list that includes a historic moment for Canadian soccer.