Unpublished Newswire
Ottawa Police is highlighting early-season results from its newly-launched District Traffic Units and Road Safety Units. They began operations last month to address ongoing community concerns, with traffic safety chief among them. OPS Acting Staff-Sergeant Amy Gagnon crunches the numbers for us in Hour 2. Then, we dig through the latest flu numbers with Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, as Dr. Trevor Arnason spearheads another edition of ‘Your Health’. Plus, a dog chews on a cord and starts a fire in Orleans. CFRA's Chris Holski has more on that.
January 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new report from Nanos Research shows that Artificial Intelligence is turning into – for many Canadians – part of daily life. This ranges from services like ChatGPT and Gemini, to other avenues such as CoPilot. The survey asked Canadian adults how often they use these tools for work-related purposes, or even just everyday tasks. It found that a reported 17 percent of Canadians use it daily. The generational divide is where things get interesting, as over 8-in-10 Canadians under the age of 35 are using it. Do you use A.I. devices? What do you use it for? Kristy Cameron digs...
January 8, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
With flu cases remaining high, Ottawa’s healthcare system is facing continuous pressure to kick off 2026. In fact, The Ottawa Hospital is using an old ambulance bay to keep up with the ongoing overflow. CTV’s Austin Lee has the latest in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And finally, we check in with Aimee Savard, who is the proud owner of the latest CHEO Dream Home!
January 7, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
OTTAWA — Federal officials say that Alberta separatists going around Ottawa and repeatedly meeting with U.S. officials to advance their cause is legal for Canadians, within certain limits, even though similar behaviour could be prohibited elsewhere.
When separatist organizer Jeffrey Rath
claimed last week he was meeting with officials connected to the White House...
December 30, 2025 - 17:02 | Rahim Mohamed | National Post
CTV’s Dylan Dyson pays us a visit in Hour 4, as the last-minute shoppers are out in full force this afternoon. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And on behalf of the entire Ottawa Now team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2026! Kristy will return in January, as she prepares for the Cameron holiday feast.
December 23, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
When it comes to buying the best gift, what are your golden rules? And when it comes to the process of git-giving, do you approve? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it appears that Ottawa is getting a White Christmas this year, but how are things looking on the Rideau Canal? Environment Canada’s David Phillips delivers the latest forecast for Canada’s Capital, as we prepare for January’s arrival.
December 23, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
