Unpublished Newswire
As we move deeper into a technological world, the idea of ‘digital sovereignty’ is becoming a priority for all levels of government. This comes as city officials attempt to sell Ottawa as a tech hub. CTV’s Austin Lee toured a Nepean-based data centre today. He offers his key takeaways in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And finally, we speedrun to Kanata where we find Jackie Perez and a sea of Ottawa Charge fans.
May 20, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A trio of nations will play host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada is one of them. Between Toronto and Vancouver, 13 games will be played here. So what’s the price tag? Well, it’s a whopping $1 billion, according to the country’s budgetary watchdog. Yes, Canada is in the tournament, and they are expected to make some noise in the Round Robin matches. Here in Ontario, last calls will be extended at sports bars. But is it worth the investment? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to municipal...
May 20, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada’s Capital is getting ready to welcome more than 40,000 participants and 2,500 volunteers over two action-packed days. That’s right, folks! The late-May staple known as Ottawa Race Weekend is back for another year of record-setting feats and inspirational journeys! They’ve sold out every single event – from the Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, to the Ottawa 10K presented by Otto’s Ottawa. Sudarshan Gautam will be among the crowd of participants, running as a special guest on the International Marathon circuit. You’ll hear his unique...
May 20, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
So you want to host the FIFA World Cup, eh? Well, get in line and open those pockets! It will cost you a lot more cash than you think. To be precise, a $1 billion price tag. As the calendar flips to June, a trio of countries will be hosting World Cup games, and Canada is one of them. Vancouver will be hosting 7 action-packed matches, while Toronto is slated to host 6 games. And according to the latest forecast from the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the estimated cost per game adds up to $82 million. So who pays for what expense? Is it worth the big investment? Kristy Cameron digs deeper...
May 20, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The bears are off to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, a charity that sits on a massive property that nearly 1,000 large carnivores.
May 20, 2026 - 17:55 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended two Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licences held by Abe's Frozen Desserts Inc. on May 8, according to a government news release.
May 20, 2026 - 17:40 | | CBC News - Canada
