Unpublished Newswire
Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.
July 18, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Ottawa’s nearly $30 million RTO transit plans received approval during Wednesday’s marathon City Council meeting. That includes beefing up bus service and adding Express routes so people can commute easier from hubs in Barrhaven, Kanata, Orleans, and South Keys. These Express routes are also tasked with getting DND employees to their campuses in an efficient matter. OC Transpo GM Rick Leary wants to make sure that the service is ready for the surge of commuters in September. And when asked about the growing stench of public doubt, he remained confident that commuters will...
July 17, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After weeks of waiting and hoping, Ottawa residents finally heard from the Ford government today as to which areas were eligible for provincial relief from the Canada Day floods. According to the 3-1-1 database, over 7,000 calls were received following the July 1st downpour. But for many who live in the hardest-hit sections, a foul smell was in the air after they read Friday's press release, as they did not qualify for the latest string of DRAO funding. The conversation starts with Nepean MPP Tyler Watt, who has kickstarted another open letter to the Ford government to take further...
July 17, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are you trying to beat the heat with a trip to the nearest cinema? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 17, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After weeks of waiting and hoping, Ottawa residents finally heard from the Ford government today as to which areas were eligible for provincial relief from the Canada Day floods. And for many who live in the hardest-hit sections, a foul smell was in the air after they read the press release. The conversation starts with Nepean MPP Tyler Watt. Then, we hear from an emotional Catherine in Bells Corners, who fears that she might have to sell her house and declare bankruptcy. At the moment, she is ineligible for DRAO coverage. Plus, we check in with Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh and...
July 17, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A nearly $30 million RTO transit plan was put forth to Ottawa City Council during Wednesday’s marathon meeting. And, in the end, it received the green light. Under this directive, general bus service will be beefed up, while express buses will help DND employees return to campus in an effective manner. But are councillors buying what OC Transpo is selling once September hits? Orleans-South Navan councillor Catherine Kitts joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Plus, Ella Langley and Sheryl Crow are putting on their cowgirl hats tonight, as the final Friday of Bluesfest commences....
July 17, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
