Unpublished Newswire
It’s been 9 days since the historic Canada Day floods took a bite out of the city’s basement dwellings, as hundreds of homeowners deal with significant property damage. And as residents and politicians await answers from the City of Ottawa and the Ford government, patience is gradually giving way to frustration. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson tells Kristy Cameron what’s on her mind, and explains who needs to step up with solutions. Meantime, a secret fireworks show erupted after Day 1 of Bluesfest wrapped up. But not everyone was pleased – especially the...
July 10, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Thursday’s late-night fireworks display near LeBreton Flats has sparked anger and confusion in nearby residential areas. The unused fireworks from the rained-out Canada Day celebrations were handed over by the feds to Bluesfest organizers, and were intended to start the party off right. And while they only lasted for less than 15 minutes, the big pet peeve is that nearby residents weren’t notified it was happening. CTV’s Josh Marano joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, Canadians who bought beef after 2015 could soon get a share of a nearly $8 million proposed price...
July 10, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Landlords will need to acquire a licence from the City of Ottawa before issuing an eviction notice to their tenants. It’s part of a new renoviction bylaw to deter bad faith evictions for renovations or repairs. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 9, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s been 8 days since the Canada Day floods ravaged through Canada’s Capital. A whopping 118 millimetres of rain fell from the sky that day, leading to sewer surcharging and an onslaught of flooded basements. The original number said 4,500 flooded basements, but that’s only the reported damage to 3-1-1. And as we hear from the City of Ottawa and the Ford government, frustrated residents aren’t satisfied with the level of response to this significant weather event. Which side should shelter most of the blame, and what needs to happen next? Kristy Cameron sifts...
July 9, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The City of Ottawa has launched new public information sessions to help residents still dealing with the aftermath of last week’s flooding. They are taking place today and tomorrow in some of the hardest-hit areas. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent joins us with the latest on Ottawa’s flood response. Then, we hear from Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh, who is very critical of Ontario’s inaction. Plus, our Reality Check Panel chimes in with their two cents on the matter.
July 9, 2026 - 18:01 | | 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 9, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
