Unpublished Newswire
After weeks of waiting and hoping, Ottawa residents finally heard from the Ford government today as to which areas were eligible for provincial relief from the Canada Day floods. And for many who live in the hardest-hit sections, a foul smell was in the air after they read the press release. The conversation starts with Nepean MPP Tyler Watt. Then, we hear from an emotional Catherine in Bells Corners, who fears that she might have to sell her house and declare bankruptcy. At the moment, she is ineligible for DRAO coverage. Plus, we check in with Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh and...
July 17, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A nearly $30 million RTO transit plan was put forth to Ottawa City Council during Wednesday’s marathon meeting. And, in the end, it received the green light. Under this directive, general bus service will be beefed up, while express buses will help DND employees return to campus in an effective manner. But are councillors buying what OC Transpo is selling once September hits? Orleans-South Navan councillor Catherine Kitts joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Plus, Ella Langley and Sheryl Crow are putting on their cowgirl hats tonight, as the final Friday of Bluesfest commences....
July 17, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are your governments doing enough to prevent annual wildfires? Speaking to reporters this morning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there are 191 active wildfires across the province. He says 81 of those blazes are out of control, adding that it’s a miracle no one has died. At the moment, over 150 crews are in place to fight them, with helicopters and water bombers not far behind. Some of those crews are coming in from Alberta and the Yukon Territories, while the feds are also preparing to deploy their own resources. At the same time, we can’t help but notice that this sight is...
July 17, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Heavy rainfall on July 1 inundated several newly constructed stations along Ottawa’s western LRT, leaving transit officials and contractors assessing the extent of the damage.
July 17, 2026 - 17:57 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Canada and Mexico will work together to try to get the U.S. to cut auto tariffs on imports from the two countries, Mexico’s foreign affairs secretary said Friday at a meeting with his counterpart in Ottawa. Roberto Velasco Álvarez said the auto industry will be a key part of Mexico’s “general co-ordination” with Canada in preparing for negotiations with Washington over the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, which the U.S. declined to renew by a July 1 deadline, setting off annual reviews with accompanying negotiations. “This is part of the conversation we’ve had with the United...
July 17, 2026 - 17:13 | Simon Tuck | National Post
Deninu Kųę́ First Nation Chief Louis Balsillie escorted Denise Boucher and Alice Abel’s small wooden caskets by plane on Thursday morning to Łutselk'e. The remains were then driven to a graveyard next to the Snowdrift River, where a burial ceremony was held for each of them.
July 17, 2026 - 16:54 | | CBC News - Canada
