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The federal government is starting public consultations on the fate of Toronto's island airport, which the province wants to expand to make room for jets.
June 8, 2026 - 18:12 | | CBC News - Canada
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is drastically impacting oil prices, but a global helium shortage is also adding pressure to Ottawa’s balloon shops. CTV's Austin Lee joins us with the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The era of the mini-train is finally over, as Line 1 of Ottawa’s LRT has returned to normal service for the first time in 4 months. During peak hours, one train will arrive every 5 minutes. But how can we get people back on board? Mayor Sutcliffe, in collaboration with Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard, is exploring options to rebuild goodwill and trust in the system. Would you give the train a second chance, and what would it take? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to the political arena, Louise Arbour...
June 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Last week, Ottawa Bylaw Services seized over $69,000 worth of contraband vapes, which were snagged away from ‘several’ local businesses. Vapes fall under several laws, such as the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and the provincial Smoke-Free Ontario Act. These retailers are also governed by city bylaws. As this was happening, a private member’s bill aimed at reducing youth vaping has passed First Reading at Queen’s Park, and will return to the Ontario Legislature this Fall. We dig deeper with Queen’s University professor Christian Leuprecht. Meantime...
June 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For the first time since January, Line 1 of Ottawa’s O-Train service has returned to a double-car system. It comes after an issue was discovered with the train’s Cartridge Bearing Assembly, forcing OC Transpo to reduce service for what ended up being 4 months. In an attempt to restore public trust, Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard is tabling a motion, which is being seconded by Mayor Sutcliffe. His proposal is an attempt to boost reliability and enhance service, and it could include a period of free transit. Would you rather money talk, or do you want results? Kristy...
June 8, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National political parties tend to steer clear of candidates with controversial pasts because they put future wins at the ballot box at risk. But a U.S. Senate candidate in Maine is bucking that trend and is likely to leave Democrats in an awkward position this year. Maine’s Senate race matters not only for control of the chamber, but also because the state sits on the front line of U.S.-Canada trade, where tariffs, border policy and cross-border supply chains are daily concerns. Oyster farmer Graham Platner, 41, has gained early momentum with his progressive...
June 8, 2026 - 17:49 | Tracy Moran | National Post
