Cafe Dekcuf is the latest venue to close or face financial hardship in Ottawa, shutting down its ByWard Market location after 20 years as changes continue throughout the music scene.

Stuart MacFarlane is drummer for local bands Neon Ghosthouse and Root Cause and a longtime Dekcuf visitor and performer. He joins Kristy Cameron with his memories of the venue and where things stand more broadly right now.

Cafe Dekcuf is the latest venue to close or face financial hardship in Ottawa, shutting down its ByWard Market location after 20 years as changes continue throughout the music scene.
Stuart MacFarlane is drummer for local bands Neon Ghosthouse and Root Cause and a longtime Dekcuf visitor and performer. He joins Kristy Cameron with his memories of the venue and where things stand more broadly right now.

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'Always a great spot to book' — Local drummer reflects on Cafe Dekcuf closure, state of the scene

There's a high-profile meeting unfolding in Washington this hour. Kristy Cameron delivers the latest breaking news as it happens. Plus, we try to lighten the mood before the supper-hour newscast with CTV's Matt Skube.

There's a high-profile meeting unfolding in Washington this hour. Kristy Cameron&nbsp;delivers the latest breaking news as it happens. Plus, we try to lighten the mood before the supper-hour newscast with CTV's Matt Skube.

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On Wednesday, the United States proceeded with 25 percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. This will impact a variety of businesses who use these materials, including local breweries who use aluminum for their cans. In turn, the price of beer will likely increase, and that bill will be flipped straight to the consumers. Paul Meek, the owner of Ottawa-based Kitchissippi Beer, joins Kristy Cameron to outline where things stand in his neck of the woods. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. As Canada's trade war with America heats up, how concerned are you about your job security? Text into the show and let us know.

On Wednesday, the United States proceeded with 25 percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. This will impact a variety of businesses who use these materials, including local breweries who use aluminum for their cans. In turn, the price of beer will likely increase, and that bill will be flipped straight to the consumers. Paul Meek, the owner of Ottawa-based Kitchissippi Beer, joins Kristy Cameron to outline where things stand in his neck of the woods. But first, it&rsquo;s time to tackle today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. As Canada's trade war with America heats up, how concerned are you about your job security? Text into the show and let us know.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. March 13th, 2025

Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S. Commerce Secretary in Washington today. It comes just days after a dust-up between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and U.S. President Donald Trump, which ended with the province pausing a 25 percent electricity surcharge to three U.S. states. Premier Ford says his goal is to acquire a coherent sense of the Trump administration’s plans for tariffs. CTV’s Judy Trinh delivers the details. Meantime, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is warning that Trump’s tariffs will have a significant impact on fire services all across the country, as they will make it more challenging to buy critical emergency equipment. And following two straight years of serious wildfires, time is money. Kristy Cameron chats with Ken McMullen, who is the President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Plus, just before he leaves office, Prime Minister Trudeau is trying to find a solution for the now-vacant 24 Sussex Drive. He sent a letter to Canada’s Public Services and Procurement Minister, asking him to develop a proposal with options for a new official residence by January 2026. Marc Denhez, the President of Historic Ottawa Development, submits his thoughts on the matter.

Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S. Commerce Secretary in Washington today. It comes just days after a dust-up between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and U.S. President Donald Trump, which ended with the province pausing a 25 percent electricity surcharge to three U.S. states. Premier Ford says his goal is to acquire a coherent sense of the Trump administration&rsquo;s plans for tariffs. CTV&rsquo;s Judy Trinh delivers the details. Meantime, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is warning that Trump&rsquo;s tariffs will have a significant impact on fire services all across the country, as they will make it more challenging to buy critical emergency equipment. And following two straight years of serious wildfires, time is money. Kristy Cameron chats with Ken McMullen, who is the President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Plus, just before he leaves office, Prime Minister Trudeau is trying to find a solution for the now-vacant 24 Sussex Drive. He sent a letter to Canada&rsquo;s Public Services and Procurement Minister, asking him to develop a proposal with options for a new official residence by January 2026. Marc Denhez, the President of Historic Ottawa Development, submits his thoughts on the matter.

'Always a great spot to book' — Local drummer reflects on Cafe Dekcuf closure, state of the scene

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