
Should more schools close their streets during pick-up and drop-off times? When the new learning season begins this Fall, the road in front of two Ottawa schools could be shut down to traffic, part of a pilot project to improve safety. The ‘School Streets Project’ involves temporarily closing a stretch of road in front of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. The idea is that removing cars makes the road calmer and safer – encouraging kids to walk and cycle to school with their families. Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante pays us a visit in Hour 1. Meantime...
June 17, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Just over five weeks into the launch of Quebec's digital health record, Santé Québec says the growing pains are beginning to ease - but not everyone agrees.
June 17, 2026 - 17:54 | Felicia Parrillo | Global News - Canada
The Red Coalition shared with The Canadian Press its correspondence with the office of the commissioner.
June 17, 2026 - 17:51 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.
June 17, 2026 - 17:50 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
When Ottawa police used or displayed force in the course of their duties last year, Black and Middle Eastern people were yet again more likely to be on the receiving end, according to the most recent statistics.
June 17, 2026 - 17:49 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The CBC's Sandra Abma sat down with teenage jazz prodigy James Greer, who will be performing at the Ottawa Jazz Festival
this summer.
June 17, 2026 - 17:46 | | CBC News - Ottawa

