Unpublished Newswire
Ninety disability and mental health organizations are calling for the federal government to permanently halt the expansion of medical assistance in dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness.
May 25, 2026 - 18:05 | Kristy Kirkup | The Globe and Mail
It’s been yet another snail-paced commute on Highway 417 today, especially near Pinecrest Road. And as LRT signage takes out some precious lane space, the City of Ottawa is opening a bus-only on-ramp from Woodroffe to the Westbound side of the Queensway, in the hopes that it will ease some of the congestion. CTV’s Josh Marano delivers the details 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.
May 25, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new report is expected to make landfall at City Hall this week. It outlines 12 potential projects that could enhance the ByWard Market – from improvements to Rideau Station, to lighting under the Rideau-Sussex underpass, to creating new flexible public gathering spaces. What would make you spend more time in Downtown Ottawa? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we delve into the Ontario political arena with our Political Heat Panel.
May 25, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s officially official. Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will be running to keep his job in October’s municipal election, as he launches his campaign and prepares to submit his papers. However, his declaration day is followed by a noticeable stain. Experts are raising questions about a city-funded ad that was placed by Mayor Sutcliffe himself earlier this month. Skeptics are wondering if it followed the rules than bans city resources for election-related purposes. For added context, the ad was placed in a community newspaper the first week the election period opened after May...
May 25, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is looking to improve lighting, public safety, and pedestrian access in the ByWard Market. A new report is slated to land at City Hall this week, outlining a dozen potential projects that could enhance the area. It ranges from improvements to Rideau Station, to lighting under the Rideau-Sussex underpass, and even brand-new flexible public gathering spaces. The funding for these projects will come from the $10 million that was initially set aside to turn William Street into a pedestrian plaza, which ultimately stalled due to concerns from nearby businesses. Kristy...
May 25, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Nunavut Premier and Finance Minister John Main tabled the largest budget in the territory's history Monday with major increases to spending on health, housing and social services.
May 25, 2026 - 17:54 | | CBC News - Canada
