Unpublished Newswire
Are your governments doing enough to prevent annual wildfires? Speaking to reporters this morning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there are 191 active wildfires across the province. He says 81 of those blazes are out of control, adding that it’s a miracle no one has died. At the moment, over 150 crews are in place to fight them, with helicopters and water bombers not far behind. Some of those crews are coming in from Alberta and the Yukon Territories, while the feds are also preparing to deploy their own resources. At the same time, we can’t help but notice that this sight is...
July 17, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have received new developments on a McEwen Avenue high-rise building that was decked hard by the Canada Day floods. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy tells us what she uncovered in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 16, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
City Council has passed a $30 million transportation plan, but the Canada Day floods have caused some damages near the Moodie LRT station. And while the Summer commute might look a bit busier than previous years due to the new RTO mandates from the feds, the real test begins in September when everyone returns from vacation. Is our transit system ready? Some are keeping the faith, but most don’t seem confident. Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s time to talk gardening with everyone’s favourite...
July 16, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As of last night, there were 136 active wildfires in Northwestern Ontario. These massive blazes have caused evacuations, highway closures, Air Quality warnings, event cancellations, and numerous issues for the people who live nearby. How are these fires starting? How can we better manage a situation that is becoming an annual problem? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof in Hour 2. Hr is the Director of the Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph. He also teaches at the school’s Department of Geography, Environment, and...
July 16, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Public servants are already back in the office 4 days a week, so the daily Summer commutes might be a bit busier than previous years. And as OC Transpo tries to adjust its plans following the Canada Day floods, the real test will begin in September when everyone is back from vacation and back to the old grind. Is our transit system ready to handle what’s coming? Tim Tierney, the city councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville, is keeping the faith. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, the Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to help residents impacted by flooding all across...
July 16, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Throughout the morning and afternoon hours, lots of key issues were addressed and voted on at Laurier Avenue West. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent joins us from Ottawa City Hall in Hour 4. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 15, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
