
Under the new Canada Strong Pass, Ottawa might see an uptick in tourists. Read More
June 16, 2025 - 18:38 | Sadeen Mohsen | Ottawa Citizen
The Oilers tailed the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final. But, they're hoping to push the Panthers into Game 7 to win the Cup. Only eight teams in NHL history have accomplished such a comeback.
June 16, 2025 - 18:31 | | CBC News - Canada
The feds are feeling extra patriotic in 2025, as they proudly unveiled the new ‘Canada Strong Pass’ earlier today. Throughout the Summer months, Canadians will be granted free entry and discounts to all national parks and museums. Canadian visitors will also receive this perk. CTV’s Austin Lee delivers the details in Hour 4. Plus, if breaking news happens, you’ll hear it here first on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 16, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have officially entered peak construction season in Canada’s Capital. We have also entered the start of festival season, which is expected to amp up significantly in early-July. And as a result, we are getting a lot of traffic headaches. During your daily commute, which traffic route grinds your gears the most? How much of it is caused by traffic detours? And if you are right in the middle of a construction project, how much precious time are you losing because of it? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a...
June 16, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canadian and American officials have agreed to meet again later in the week to discuss a deal to end the tariffs. Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., says talks have been productive but the two sides are 'not there yet.'
June 16, 2025 - 18:00 | | The Globe and Mail
Construction season has been ramping up in Canada’s Capital over the past few weeks. That means lane reductions and, sometimes, total road closures. Add in the start of Ottawa’s festival season, and sprinkle in some LRT maintenance, and you get a recipe for traffic headaches. Here to speak more on this issue in Hour 1 is Orleans West-Innes councillor Laura Dudas. She is also a member of the city’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. And while we are on the subject of municipal makeovers, a pivotal economic beacon in the Downtown Core could be in line for a...
June 16, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa