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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
Finding a home for the Manitou Asinîy — also known as the Manitou Stone — has been decades in the making, with First Nations in Alberta and Saskatchewan spearheading efforts to find find an appropriate permanent location for the stone.
July 13, 2026 - 17:33 | | CBC News - Canada
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney missed a huge opportunity in Saudi Arabia last week to advocate for human rights, said the son of a Saudi dissident unable to leave the country to join his family in Canada. Carney would not reveal if he raised the case of Raif Badawi in his meetings, adding that “one of the advantages of private meetings is that they remain confidential.” He acknowledged that this particular case is “very difficult” for the man and his family in Canada (he did not mention Badawi by name) and said “this is one an example of a case where, as time goes by, we can try...
July 13, 2026 - 17:09 | Catherine Lévesque | National Post
The Ottawa police are asking for help from the public as they investigate after an indecent act allegedly took place in Stittsville on July 10. Read More
July 13, 2026 - 17:09 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
