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The number of property owners reporting flooding from the Canada Day storm is now closer to 6,000. Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe delivered an update this afternoon, while also indicating that provincial disaster relief funding could be announced over the coming days. Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief squads are joining the cleanup efforts in Canada’s Capital. The group will coordinate home cleanouts, prevent mold from developing, and prepare properties for repair. We check in with Tammy Suitor, the...
July 13, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Shalom Small Homes project is building affordable one-bedroom units for seniors in Kemptville. CBC’s Safiyah Marhnouj stopped by to check them out.
July 13, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A sea of residents in Canada’s Capital are still picking up the pieces following the historic Canada Day floods. Hundreds remain on the phone with insurers, and are still waiting for answers from both the city and the province. Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack assures the people of Ottawa that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians – a program that can help you recover costs after a natural disaster – is on its way. Furthermore, he insists that the Ford government hasn’t forgotten about Ottawa, and they won’t leave residents waiting in the dark....
July 10, 2026 - 18:30 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
One week after record-breaking rainfall flooded thousands of basements across Ottawa, residents in Crystal Beach say a combination of rotting garbage, spoiled food, and sewage-contaminated debris are still sitting outside their homes. From piles of furniture and children’s toys, to drywall and garbage bags, it’s all there for this West End neighbourhood to see. And as the heat rises, communication from City Hall remains unclear, while local MPPs say the province is also missing in action. Kristy Cameron checks in with Robert Allen, a frustrated 77-year-old resident who lives...
July 10, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline will soon change forever, as City Council has voted to proceed with demolition. Officials call it a difficult decision, but say the cost to investigate and repair the out-of-service structure is simply too high. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
July 10, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Sifting through the chaos and searching through Ottawa’s hardest-hit areas following last week’s flooding, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent was able to contact Ottawa’s Emergency Management Coordinator. He joins us in Hour 4 with his findings. Plus, if you’re looking for a helpful distraction from this week’s frenzy, and you want to avoid the Bluesfest crowds, perhaps a trip to the local cinema might hit the spot this weekend. If that sounds like you, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks!
July 10, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
