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Ontario is expected to activate its Disaster Recovery Program sometime this week, saying it will happen within days and not weeks. However, no clear timeline has been given. Here in Ottawa, the number of flooded homes has risen to nearly 6,000 following the historic Canada Day downpour. For any homeowners and businesses who are eligible to qualify for DRAO, they can claim up to $250,000. Repairs and reimbursements for cleanup is also on the table. But after nearly 2 weeks of headaches, affected residents are exhausted and remain frustrated. Kristy Cameron does a vibe check of the CFRA...
July 13, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Another heat warning is in store for Canada’s Capital this week, and it’s not letting up for most of it. How hot are we talking? At least 30 degrees Celsius, and as much as 45 degrees if you count the Humidex. In light of the latest stretch of flood damage, not everyone has access to a working A/C right now, and many are scrambling to get it back. How busy is the HVAC sector right now? Kristy Cameron picks the brain of Tim Suitter, the co-owner of Capital City Heating and Cooling. Meantime, businesses within walking distance of Ottawa Bluesfest say the annual festival has...
July 13, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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
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
