Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. June 19th, 2026

A family-owned driving school has shuttered its doors, leaving a crowd of future Ottawa-Gatineau drivers in a pretty tough spot. In Hour 1, Kristy Cameron chats with Jennifer, whose 16-year-old son was enrolled in Beep Beep Driving School. However, he wasn’t able to secure his license before the closure happened, and he’s unsure if he’ll have to start from scratch. Plus, it was a massive triumph for Canadian soccer last night, as Canada dominated Qatar for its first-ever win at the FIFA World Cup. We bring you up to speed on the global spectacle, as well as today’s top headlines.