Unpublished Newswire
As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.
July 24, 2026 - 18:36 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
After a creek behind their house overflowed into their backyard, this Ottawa family’s insurance claim was denied. They say assistance from Ontario’s disaster relief program won’t cover the damages. The CBC’s David Fraser reports.
July 24, 2026 - 18:27 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park.
July 24, 2026 - 18:13 | | CBC News - Canada
While construction of the brand-new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus is still years away, Friday did mark a significant milestone in this lengthy process. CTV’s Kimberley Fowler joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 24, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s been 23 days since Canada’s Capital was ravaged by a massive rainstorm. The Canada Day floods have destroyed nearly 7,000 basements, and not all of the hardest-hit areas have qualified for provincial funding. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson says the municipality continues to negotiate with the Ford government to expand the DRAO Program, but no clear progress has been made at this time. However, she insists that discussions are still ongoing. Johnson drops by for a visit in Hour 3. But first, we open the floor to the mighty CFRA Nation, as we tackle today’s...
July 24, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The City of Ottawa will launch a new ad campaign later this Summer to encourage federal public servants to spend more time in the Downtown Core. That is, once their work hours are done for the day. It’s an effort to help alleviate pressure on OC Transpo buses and the O-Train fleet, as well as Ottawa’s roadways. Kristy Cameron checks in with Nathan Prier, the President of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. On a totally different note, if you’re looking to check out the latest theatrical releases, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie...
July 24, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
