Unpublished Newswire
It’s time to have another conversation about Ottawa’s LRT, even though this debate was caused by Mother Nature and not human error. We are getting more information about the damage done to the Western Extension on July 1st. Spoiler alert: The grand opening will be delayed. The question is for how long, and what type of repairs we are looking at. So who is picking up the bill for this added expense? Who should pick it up? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means the green...
August 6, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Canada Day flooding that hammered Ottawa’s West End could lead to a partial opening of the Western LRT Extension, as opposed to the planned full opening. That’s according to a transit executive. Kristy Cameron gathers reaction from Barrhaven East councillor Wilson Lo in Hour 2. He is a member of Ottawa’s Transit Committee and he is also a former OC Transpo employee. Then, we welcome our Reality Check panelists to the party! They talk about municipal term limits, the latest LRT setback, and the idea of an inter-city bus station for Downtown Ottawa.
August 6, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Called Zelse, the app encourages people to explore Edmonton and visit different landmarks, says its creator.
August 6, 2026 - 17:53 | Nicole Stillger | Global News - Canada
Of the 500 animals taken into the Winnipeg Humane Society last month, 150 of them were surrendered by owners who couldn't afford their medical treatments.
August 6, 2026 - 17:50 | Katherine Dornian | Global News - Canada
Paramedics say a man is in hospital after he collided with an OC Transpo bus near Antares Drive and Hunt Club Road Thursday afternoon.
August 6, 2026 - 17:43 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The number of drug-related deaths in Manitoba has been rising again over the last several months, according to the province's chief medical examiner.
August 6, 2026 - 17:21 | Marney Blunt | Global News - Canada
