
Canada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer said it's critical for the federal government to take a proactive approach to countering false information.
February 20, 2026 - 18:23 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
It’s been over a year since everyday Canadians began to give American products the ice-cold shoulder – a nationwide attempt to take a stand against the Trump tariffs. The ‘Buy Canadian’ movement really took off in 2025 and, to an extent, it’s still holding up today. However, such declarations have been less vocal in 2026. But one Ontario man is working hard to keep the Canadian patriotism going, highlighting Canadian brands for 140 consecutive days (and counting). Chris Agro joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
February 20, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
February 20, 2026 - 18:05 | Justine Hunter | The Globe and Mail
Is a trip to the local cinema on your radar this weekend? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
February 20, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa Police are investigating a fatal stabbing near Ottawa’s ByWard Market, a section of the Downtown Core that City Hall wants to revitalize over the coming years. When you travel there, how safe do you feel? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that several Trump tariffs are illegal, while the U.S. President barks right back with a new set of global tariffs. We gather the latest developments from CTV’s Jeremie Charron. Then, we check in with Andrew Di Capua, who is a...
February 20, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Thursday night’s stabbing on Rideau Street has turned into a homicide. And while a Downtown city councillor believes that things have slightly improved in the Downtown Core, we still need to invest more time and money before its ultimate form is achievable. Rideau-Vanier representative Stephanie Plante joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, Canada will be going for Olympic Gold in Men’s Hockey this weekend, as the boys stormed back to take Friday’s Semi-Final match against Finland. But on Sunday morning, nerves will be at an all-time high. How can you watch the game...
February 20, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa




