Unpublished Newswire
July 10, 2026 - 18:37 | Matthew Scace | The Globe and Mail
July 10, 2026 - 18:36 | Maura Forrest | The Globe and Mail
Sifting through the chaos and searching through Ottawa’s hardest-hit areas following last week’s flooding, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent was able to contact Ottawa’s Emergency Management Coordinator. He joins us in Hour 4 with his findings. Plus, if you’re looking for a helpful distraction from this week’s frenzy, and you want to avoid the Bluesfest crowds, perhaps a trip to the local cinema might hit the spot this weekend. If that sounds like you, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks!
July 10, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Wednesday’s mass flooding ruined a lot of Canada Day plans, including the evening fireworks that Mother Nature typically disrupts every July 1st. So a lot of Downtown residents were stunned to hear the bang and crackle of fireworks on a Thursday night – especially given the fact that most weren’t notified that any would be going off. As it turns out, Bluesfest organizers picked them up from the feds, and ended up using them to close out Day 1 of this year’s festival. The question still remains: Who knew what, who didn’t, and why the breakdown in...
July 10, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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
