Unpublished Newswire
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
An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline is about to 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 in Hour 2. And shifting our gears to local sports news, the Ottawa Charge are making a massive announcement tomorrow. But what could it be? CFRA’s Chris Holski has one idea.
July 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s Mayor says he’ll have more information on the rollout of provincial flood support over the coming days, as recovery from last week’s record-setting rainfall continues. Mark Sutcliffe says he spoke to Premier Doug Ford on Friday about the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program, and has since spoken with several Ontario Ministers about the subject. Kent Osgoode, a contractor who lives on Solva Drive in Crystal Beach, is one of many Bay Ward residents feeling the pain. Most of his neighbours’ homes have been flooded, while Osgoode’s...
July 7, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are you caught in a loop of endless 'what-ifs'? In today’s society, it can feel almost impossible to stop overthinking. It can keep you up at night. Your work can suffer from it. Your relationships can take a hit. So how can you stop it? In the latest edition of Self-Help Tuesday with psychotherapist Benslyne Avril, we dive into the trap of overthinking, and uncover how we can finally break the cycle. Visit Benslyne anytime at https://therapywithempathy.com/
July 7, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s Mayor says he’ll have more information on the rollout of provincial flood support over the coming days, as recovery from Canada Day’s record rainfall continues. Mark Sutcliffe says he spoke to Premier Doug Ford on Friday about the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program, and has since spoken with several Ontario Ministers about the subject. Kent Osgoode, a contractor who lives on Solva Drive in Crystal Beach, is one of many Bay Ward residents feeling the pain. Most of his neighbours’ homes have been flooded, while Osgoode’s basement was...
July 7, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
