Unpublished Newswire
A cold snap will help Ottawa's ODR facilities this weekend, including their biggest pond in Downtown Ottawa. However, Friday's warm weather will temporarily close the Rideau Canal. We get the latest developments from CTV's Jackie Perez. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
January 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new survey says a growing number of Canadians are using A.I. tools every day, whether it’s for work-related reasons or just daily chores. However, it’s mostly the younger generations that are taking these devices for a test drive. How much do you rely on these gadgets as part of your lifestyle? If you’re 35-and-under, is it part of your daily routine already? If you’re 35-and-above, are you worried about being left behind? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the CRA claims that it's still...
January 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa Police is highlighting early-season results from its newly-launched District Traffic Units and Road Safety Units. They began operations last month to address ongoing community concerns, with traffic safety chief among them. OPS Acting Staff-Sergeant Amy Gagnon crunches the numbers for us in Hour 2. Then, we dig through the latest flu numbers with Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, as Dr. Trevor Arnason spearheads another edition of ‘Your Health’. Plus, a dog chews on a cord and starts a fire in Orleans. CFRA's Chris Holski has more on that.
January 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new report from Nanos Research shows that Artificial Intelligence is turning into – for many Canadians – part of daily life. This ranges from services like ChatGPT and Gemini, to other avenues such as CoPilot. The survey asked Canadian adults how often they use these tools for work-related purposes, or even just everyday tasks. It found that a reported 17 percent of Canadians use it daily. The generational divide is where things get interesting, as over 8-in-10 Canadians under the age of 35 are using it. Do you use A.I. devices? What do you use it for? Kristy Cameron digs...
January 8, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
With flu cases remaining high, Ottawa’s healthcare system is facing continuous pressure to kick off 2026. In fact, The Ottawa Hospital is using an old ambulance bay to keep up with the ongoing overflow. CTV’s Austin Lee has the latest in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And finally, we check in with Aimee Savard, who is the proud owner of the latest CHEO Dream Home!
January 7, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
This story was originally published on Jan. 5, 2026. It has been updated to reflect the news of a third Conservative MP joining the government on Feb. 18.
When MP Michael Ma
announced in early December that he was switching parties
, pundits’ views on the floor crossing were all over the...
January 5, 2026 - 04:00 | Simon Tuck | National Post
