Unpublished Newswire
Landlords will need to acquire a licence from the City of Ottawa before issuing an eviction notice to their tenants. It’s part of a new renoviction bylaw to deter bad faith evictions for renovations or repairs. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 9, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s been 8 days since the Canada Day floods ravaged through Canada’s Capital. A whopping 118 millimetres of rain fell from the sky that day, leading to sewer surcharging and an onslaught of flooded basements. The original number said 4,500 flooded basements, but that’s only the reported damage to 3-1-1. And as we hear from the City of Ottawa and the Ford government, frustrated residents aren’t satisfied with the level of response to this significant weather event. Which side should shelter most of the blame, and what needs to happen next? Kristy Cameron sifts...
July 9, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The City of Ottawa has launched new public information sessions to help residents still dealing with the aftermath of last week’s flooding. They are taking place today and tomorrow in some of the hardest-hit areas. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent joins us with the latest on Ottawa’s flood response. Then, we hear from Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh, who is very critical of Ontario’s inaction. Plus, our Reality Check Panel chimes in with their two cents on the matter.
July 9, 2026 - 18:01 | | 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 9, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We kickstart Hour 4 with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent, who has a new development about Ottawa’s renoviction bylaw debate. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Amid calls to address the cloudy future surrounding 24 Sussex Drive, a petition is calling on the federal government to stop paying for Stornoway. That is the official residence for the Opposition leader, which is currently occupied by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Where do you stand on this debate? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we continue to pick up the pieces from last week’s flooding.
July 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
