Unpublished Newswire
Could municipal employees in Canada’s Capital revert back to the remote-working models? Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper is hoping to change City Council’s tune at the next meeting, where he is expected to put forward a motion that counters the upcoming comeback of in-person workspaces. He joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
September 11, 2025 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On Wednesday, Ottawa City Council officially approved the Budget Direction for 2026. And as they try to keep next year’s property tax hike at 3.75 percent, coupled with a transit fare increase of up to 7.5 percent, City Council is also attempting to cap the size of the municipal public service. Rideau-Jock councillor David Brown put forward a motion to set that magic cap at 17,105 employees, which was supported in a 14 to 10 vote. This rule would exempt paramedics, firefighters, and bylaw services. Requests for exemptions are also being made for Ottawa Police, OC Transpo, Ottawa...
September 11, 2025 - 18:15 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Late last month, Nordik Spa was staring down the barrel of a potential class-action lawsuit, as over 20 women claim they were sexually assaulted at the Chelsea-based spa. Today, we get an update from CTV’s Katie Griffin, as the number of complainants continues to climb. Over in America, tributes continue to pour in for political activist Charlie Kirk, who was tragically shot and killed during a speaking engagement in Utah. And here in Canada, that graphic assassination has become a talking point for students at several post-secondary campuses. Joining us with that story is CTV...
September 11, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa City Council is trying to cap the size of its municipal public service. During Wednesday’s gathering at City Hall, Rideau-Jock councillor David Brown put forward a motion to set that magic cap at 17,105 employees, which passed 14 to 10. Paramedics, firefighters, and bylaw services would be exempt from this rule. Requests for exemptions are also being made for Ottawa Police, OC Transpo, Ottawa Public Library, Ottawa Public Health, long-term care positions, and childcare positions. Do you agree with a cap number, and how big (or small) should it be? Kristy Cameron sifts...
September 11, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ahead of Monday’s return to Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney has finally unveiled the first phase of his Nations Building Project Plan. It includes a liquified-natural-gas expansion project out of Kitimat, better known as LNG. With momentum on its side, that endeavour would double Canada’s production of liquified natural gas. Four other projects, spanning from all 3 coasts, are also being recommended for approval. It comes after years of hesitation from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who had insisted there was no ‘business case’ to export Canadian LNG...
September 11, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On Wednesday, Ottawa City Council officially approved the Budget Direction for 2026. And as they try to keep next year’s property tax hike at 3.75 percent, coupled with a transit fare increase of up to 7.5 percent, City Council is also attempting to cap the size of the municipal public service. Rideau-Jock councillor David Brown put forward a motion to set that magic cap at 17,105 employees, which was supported in a 14 to 10 vote. This rule exempts paramedics, firefighters, bylaw services, and potentially other critical city services. Councillor Brown joins Kristy Cameron to...
September 11, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
