Unpublished Newswire
A new audit of OC Transpo’s bus service says the ‘New Ways To Bus’ plan was launched in 2025 with outdated data. Furthermore, the audit says the master plan was cost-savings focused, leading to late buses and other impacts to service. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington pays us a visit in Hour 2. Later in the program, we open the floor to the mighty CFRA Nation. Plus, the skies aren’t looking too friendly in Ottawa, and Kristy isn’t even hitting the cottage this weekend.
June 19, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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’...
June 19, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The latest stretch of rain might be good for today’s farmers and their crops, but people need to keep their eyes peeled for any fungal infections that may develop on their plants. Joining us to offer his solutions and remedies on today's Ottawa Now is gardening expert Carson Arthur. Got a question for Carson? Here's how to get it answered LIVE on the show... Send an email to ottawanow@cfra.com Text us at 1-800-580-2372 Give us a ring at 613-521-8255 'In The Garden' airs every Thursday afternoon at 4:30 until gardening season is over.
June 18, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
OC Transpo is facing a multitude of issues at the moment, and it’s not on the train tracks. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent drops by with the details in Hour 4. Then, Jackie Perez joins us from the Glebe Central Pub, as Canadian fans fill the tables ahead of Canada’s World Cup match vs. Qatar. And finally, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Kimberley Fowler.
June 18, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Province Police say distracted driving is reaching new levels in Canada’s Capital. In a message to the public this week, it says a ‘large number’ of drivers are on their phones, even in rush-hour traffic. Have you noticed more drivers being distracted by technology while behind the wheel? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, the latest stretch of rain might be good for today’s farmers and their crops, but people need to keep their eyes peeled for any fungal infections that may develop on their...
June 18, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Emergency Room visits related to e-scooters have jumped 50 percent in just one year at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. CTV Ottawa has obtained the latest figures concerning e-scooter and e-bike collisions that were admitted to CHEO for treatment. And now, authorities are urging caution after a scooter rider died Sunday night following a collision with a vehicle near Carling and Fairlawn. Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, Ottawa’s public transit service is in the public headlines today, and perhaps not for good reason....
June 18, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
