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Publication Date: November 24, 2025 - 17:25
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Ottawa Now - Downtown bar owner calls for a city-wide review of bylaw enforcement
November 24, 2025
The co-owner of a ByWard Market bar is venting her frustrations over a recent stretch of strict parking enforcement. Deek Labelle, who manages and co-owns the Chateau Lafayette on York Street, is calling for a city-wide review of Ottawa Bylaw Services, arguing that enforcement in the area is getting out of hand. Labelle also wants clarity from City Hall on Ottawa’s parking restrictions, and how unnecessary tickets can be minimized moving forward. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
Christmas is a time of giving but many not-for-profits are struggling with their fundraising targets. CTV reporter Katelyn Wilson spoke to a couple of organizations about what they're seeing. Plus, Kristy's joined by CTV's Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. Also, we replay an earlier conversation with the president of PIPSC about potential job losses in the public sector.
December 17, 2025 - 23:39 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We tackle today's Question Of The Day: 'Should schools regulate play on snowbanks?' We take your calls, texts and talkbacks on this matter. Later, Canadians are traveling a lot more; just not to the United States. Flight Centre Travel Group's Amra Durakovic tells Kristy the trade spat with the Americans isn't the only reason why. Plus, CFRA's Andy Pinsent updates us on a massive bust of a large car theft ring.
December 17, 2025 - 23:33 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Kristy chats with David Valentin of Liaison Strategies about the survey they did about Canadians' thoughts on drinking and driving. Sobering. Coming back to our topic of whether or not schools should regulate snow mounds, an official with Parachute believes there's isn't any compelling evidence suggesting schools need to make the change. Later, with cuts to public service are looming, some employees are already receiving letters stating their jobs '...may or will be impacted'. Kristy is joined by the president of PIPSC, Sean O'Reilly, to discuss what he's hearing. Plus, CFRA's Chris...
December 17, 2025 - 23:21 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa



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