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Should more schools close their streets during pick-up and drop-off times? When the new learning season begins this Fall, the road in front of two Ottawa schools could be shut down to traffic, all part of a pilot project between the City of Ottawa and a non-profit group to improve safety. The ‘School Streets Project’ involves temporarily closing a stretch of road in front of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. The idea is that removing cars makes the road calmer and safer – encouraging kids to walk and cycle to school with their families. Rideau-Vanier councillor...
June 17, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Max Scherzer is back on the injured list. The Toronto Blue Jays placed the three-time Cy Young winner on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with back spasms. The move came hours before Scherzer was scheduled to start against the Boston Red Sox.
June 17, 2026 - 18:06 | | CBC News - Canada
On Tuesday, CTV brought you a story on how Quantum Computing is making massive promises, but is also threatening the foundations of cybersecurity as we know it. Tonight, CTV’s Austin Lee gives us an inside look at a local company, who is looking to reshape the future of digital security. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 17, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The road in front of two Ottawa schools could be shut down to traffic this Fall, as part of a pilot project to improve safety. Should more schools close their streets during pick-up and drop-off times? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Then, we turn our attention to France, where this year's G7 Summit has officially winded down. However, ahead of a looming CUSMA deadline, Canada's Prime Minister wasn't able to secure a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Trump. CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us from Evian with the latest.
June 17, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service has a sexual misconduct problem – and their Chief of Police knows it. Last month, Eric Stubbs issued a very blunt 7-minute video to his officers. In this message that was obtained by CTV Ottawa, he called out a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, and basically told his members that they need to change their behaviour or turn in their badge. OPS Deputy Chief Trish Ferguson joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Turning our attention to Ottawa’s recycling, a new company has taken over collection duties, dating all the way back to January 1st of this year....
June 17, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should more schools close their streets during pick-up and drop-off times? When the new learning season begins this Fall, the road in front of two Ottawa schools could be shut down to traffic, part of a pilot project to improve safety. The ‘School Streets Project’ involves temporarily closing a stretch of road in front of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. The idea is that removing cars makes the road calmer and safer – encouraging kids to walk and cycle to school with their families. Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante pays us a visit in Hour 1. Meantime...
June 17, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
