Unpublished Newswire
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
Ontario Provincial Police say a driver in Ottawa was so distracted behind the wheel that he didn’t even notice the cop car beside him. Police stopped the driver on Highway 417 at around 5PM on Tuesday. And to make matters worse for the guilty party, the driver was observed using both his laptop and cellphone during peak rush-hour traffic. He now faces a $615 fine, 3 demerit points, and a 3-day driving suspension upon conviction. But he is not the only one who police have nabbed in a distracted state behind the wheel, and that brings us to today’s Question of the Day. Are you...
June 18, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service has a sexual misconduct problem – and their Chief of Police knows it. Last month, Eric Stubbs issued a very blunt 7-minute video to his officers. In this message that was obtained by CTV Ottawa, he called out a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, and basically told his members that they need to change their behaviour or turn in their badge. Furthermore, the police service wants to recruit more women to its workforce, with a goal of having 30 percent of its sworn members as female officers. OPS Deputy Chief Trish Ferguson joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now...
June 17, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should more schools close their streets during pick-up and drop-off times? When the new learning season begins this Fall, the road in front of two Ottawa schools could be shut down to traffic, all part of a pilot project between the City of Ottawa and a non-profit group to improve safety. The ‘School Streets Project’ involves temporarily closing a stretch of road in front of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. The idea is that removing cars makes the road calmer and safer – encouraging kids to walk and cycle to school with their families. Rideau-Vanier councillor...
June 17, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
