Unpublished Newswire
Montreal public health says overdose cases continue to climb, with naloxone use already matching all of last year as officials warn of increasingly toxic drugs.
July 16, 2026 - 18:14 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
We have received new developments on a McEwen Avenue high-rise building that was decked hard by the Canada Day floods. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy tells us what she uncovered in Hour 4. 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.
July 16, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
City Council has passed a $30 million transportation plan, but the Canada Day floods have caused some damages near the Moodie LRT station. And while the Summer commute might look a bit busier than previous years due to the new RTO mandates from the feds, the real test begins in September when everyone returns from vacation. Is our transit system ready? Some are keeping the faith, but most don’t seem confident. Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s time to talk gardening with everyone’s favourite...
July 16, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As of last night, there were 136 active wildfires in Northwestern Ontario. These massive blazes have caused evacuations, highway closures, Air Quality warnings, event cancellations, and numerous issues for the people who live nearby. How are these fires starting? How can we better manage a situation that is becoming an annual problem? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof in Hour 2. Hr is the Director of the Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph. He also teaches at the school’s Department of Geography, Environment, and...
July 16, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Public servants are already back in the office 4 days a week, so the daily Summer commutes might be a bit busier than previous years. And as OC Transpo tries to adjust its plans following the Canada Day floods, the real test will begin in September when everyone is back from vacation and back to the old grind. Is our transit system ready to handle what’s coming? Tim Tierney, the city councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville, is keeping the faith. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, the Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to help residents impacted by flooding all across...
July 16, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Increased benefits are being put in place to help residents after stormy spring and summer seasons, the Saskatchewan government announced Thursday.
July 16, 2026 - 17:58 | Tavi Dhillon | Global News - Canada
