Unpublished Newswire
City Council has passed a $30 million transportation plan, but the Canada Day floods have caused some damages near the Moodie LRT station. And while the Summer commute might look a bit busier than previous years due to the new RTO mandates from the feds, the real test begins in September when everyone returns from vacation. Is our transit system ready? Some are keeping the faith, but most don’t seem confident. Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s time to talk gardening with everyone’s favourite...
July 16, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As of last night, there were 136 active wildfires in Northwestern Ontario. These massive blazes have caused evacuations, highway closures, Air Quality warnings, event cancellations, and numerous issues for the people who live nearby. How are these fires starting? How can we better manage a situation that is becoming an annual problem? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof in Hour 2. Hr is the Director of the Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph. He also teaches at the school’s Department of Geography, Environment, and...
July 16, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Public servants are already back in the office 4 days a week, so the daily Summer commutes might be a bit busier than previous years. And as OC Transpo tries to adjust its plans following the Canada Day floods, the real test will begin in September when everyone is back from vacation and back to the old grind. Is our transit system ready to handle what’s coming? Tim Tierney, the city councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville, is keeping the faith. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, the Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to help residents impacted by flooding all across...
July 16, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Throughout the morning and afternoon hours, lots of key issues were addressed and voted on at Laurier Avenue West. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent joins us from Ottawa City Hall in Hour 4. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 15, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The City of Ottawa has approved a number of flood relief measures, while the Ford government still hasn’t released details on DRAO coverage. We are officially 2 weeks into the flood recovery efforts. How has our local government reacted to this weather event? What changes need to happen so we are better prepared to handle the next one? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. We also check in with Kent Osgoode, a Crystal Beach resident who continues to be saddled with a flooded basement.
July 15, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Today’s rising gas prices have many families rethinking their Summer vacation plans – and perhaps pivoting to a shorter road trip. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Julie Beun, the Managing Director of Communications and Public Relations for CAA North and East Ontario. Meantime, the City of Ottawa has just approved a plan to cut development charges by more than half, a vote that was nearly unanimous. Joining us with his reaction is Jason Burgraaf, the Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association. Plus, the air quality in Ontario is extremely bad, and some...
July 15, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
