Unpublished Newswire
A sea of residents in Canada’s Capital are still picking up the pieces following the historic Canada Day floods. Hundreds remain on the phone with insurers, and are still waiting for answers from both the city and the province. Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack assures the people of Ottawa that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians – a program that can help you recover costs after a natural disaster – is on its way. Furthermore, he insists that the Ford government hasn’t forgotten about Ottawa, and they won’t leave residents waiting in the dark....
July 10, 2026 - 18:30 | | 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 10, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline will soon change forever, as City Council has voted to proceed with demolition. Officials call it a difficult decision, but say the cost to investigate and repair the out-of-service structure is simply too high. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
July 10, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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
