Unpublished Newswire
To celebrate their first Olympics since becoming Canadian citizens, Leah Stolarski pulled her daughter out of school on Thursday for what she called a “Canadian heritage field trip.” Read More
February 19, 2026 - 18:05 | Natasha Baldin | Ottawa Citizen
Earlier this afternoon, the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team was unable to secure the happy ending they were searching for, falling one goal short in an overtime heartbreaker to the Americans. Meantime, the Men’s Hockey squad still has Gold in their sights, as they face off against Finland tomorrow. And regardless of how Friday’s Semi-Final matchup plays out, the boys will be playing for a medal on Sunday. Due to these unique circumstances, Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission has granted approval to a trio of Ottawa bars to start the party early. One of them is...
February 19, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s become pretty apparent that Ottawa’s ByWard Market is in need of a major boost. And over the coming years, the City of Ottawa is hoping to provide the Heritage district with the financial injection it desperately needs. Full details will be unveiled tomorrow, but they are expected to include various redesigns. And yes, that includes a prioritization on pedestrian traffic. Should car traffic be shuttered in some areas, or would that create even more problems for our city? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day....
February 19, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Former Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police officers arrived at his home early Thursday morning to search his property and take him into custody. And while he hasn’t been officially charged, new information about Andrew has come to light from the Epstein Files, which are separate from the sexual abuse accusations he has previously faced. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Coryne Hall, a historian and consultant who specializes in Royal history. Shifting gears to the world of tourism, there were approximately 18,000 fewer vehicle...
February 19, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
February 19, 2026 - 18:01 | Lindsey King | The Globe and Mail
The City of Ottawa is planning to pedestrianize streets in the ByWard Market, revitalize the historic ByWard Building, and eventually convert a parking garage into a ‘mixed-use destination’. It’s all part of a long-term makeover that will cost millions of dollars. Kristy Cameron chats with Victoria Williston, the new Executive Director and Communications Manager for the ByWard Market District Authority. Later in today's program, we also check in with Deek Labelle, who is the Manager and Co-Owner of The Laff. Meantime, it’s been over a year since Canadians started...
February 19, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
