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Mayor Scott Gillingham acknowledged riders have been frustrated with the new system since it rolled out in the summer and said the city will need to keep making adjustments.
February 25, 2026 - 18:04 | Katherine Dornian | Global News - Canada
A group of pedestrians – just waiting in line for a cup of coffee – were trying to get a headstart on a cold Wednesday morning. For a man in his seventies, it was sadly his last, as a car suddenly crashed into a building and killed him. And for two other pedestrians, they are now fighting for their lives. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the latest developments in Hour 4. Then, we take a look at the snowy roads with City of Ottawa Roads Manager Bryden Denyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
February 25, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Sens captain Brady Tkachuk and All-Star defenseman Jake Sanderson have received plenty of social media jabs over their participation in a White House address. Both were on the USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team that took down Canada in Sunday's Gold Medal match. Where do you draw the line with team pride and national pride? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, we are receiving appalling information out of British Columbia today, as the shooter connected to a horrific spree of violence in Tumbler Ridge was extremely active on...
February 25, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
During a lengthy State Of The Union Address last night, U.S. President Donald Trump said he will remain committed to realigning global trade through tariffs. It comes days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his levy powers. We pick apart Trump’s words with Richard Painter, a former Chief Ethics Lawyer at the White House for President George W. Bush. In provincial news, the Ford government is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse Ontario’s approach. Rideau-Vanier...
February 25, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is the heartbeat of Ottawa hockey. Among his colleagues, and the die-hard hockey fans that inhabit Canada’s Capital, he is a fan favourite. However, he is also an American-born focal point of Team USA, who just beat Team Canada’s finest for Olympic Gold in Men’s Hockey. And during Tuesday’s trip to the White House, Brady was taking a lot of social media punches for his interactions with U.S. President Donald Trump. It’s no secret that Trump has been driving Canadians crazy since the moment he returned to Washington, and some...
February 25, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse that legislation. It would also expand present-day enforcement powers to OC Transpo special constables, who would be able to arrest and fine people using drugs on public transit. The motion was moved by Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
February 25, 2026 - 17:48 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
