Unpublished Newswire
The sentencing of former Ottawa-based lawyer James Bowie is today. He had threatened to kill a former client who went public with misconduct allegations against him, while also harassing a former friend to get him a gun. And now, he is likely facing 4 years in prison, with a suspended lawyer's license on top of it. CTV’s Austin Lee delivers the details in Hour 4. Plus, we preview tonight’s supper-hour CTV Ottawa newscast with Stefan Keyes and Jackie Perez.
September 2, 2025 - 17:59 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in the wake of a season-ending foot injury.The 42-year-old goalkeeper, the first-ever signing by Halifax Tides FC, has been sidelined since June. She played in six games for Halifax (3-11-3) during the NSL’s inaugural campaign.
September 2, 2025 - 17:29 | Neil Davidson | The Globe and Mail
A mayor near Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city said his town of about 27,000 people would likely run out of water by Tuesday evening.Darrin Bent said officials noticed earlier in the day that the water flow was decreasing to Conception Bay South, on the outskirts of St. John’s. They soon found a main pipe was leaking and the town’s water reserves were running out, he said.
September 2, 2025 - 17:16 | | The Globe and Mail
Residents and businesses alongside areas of Hintonburg, Wellington West, and Westboro haven’t had to worry about widespread paid parking slots. Despite studies showcasing a shortage of available parking spaces, councillors have decided to maintain this policy as far back as 2017. Starting today, things have changed, as 697 parking spots are being turned into paid lots. How often do you visit these areas, and will these changes alter your shopping habits moving forward? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa...
September 2, 2025 - 17:11 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Three weeks after the Long Lake wildfire in western Nova Scotia forced evacuations and eventually destroyed 20 homes, fire officials say some evacuation orders will be lifted.They say that of the almost 500 orders imposed on individual residences since Aug. 13, residents living at 360 civic addresses will be allowed to return home on Wednesday.
September 2, 2025 - 17:09 | | The Globe and Mail
If there was a fire, a flood, kids in need of skates or a hungry family in Montreal, Sid Stevens could be counted on to organize help.For seven decades, his name was synonymous with Sun Youth, the community organization he founded with his friend Earl De La Perralle when they were both barely into puberty.
September 2, 2025 - 16:53 | Sue Montgomery | The Globe and Mail
