An Ottawa man is eager to put on his running shoes and raise some money for The Ottawa Hospital. To be more precise, a little bit of money means $100,000! It’s a massive ‘thank you’ gesture from Mathieu Chetelain, who will also be running 100,000 kilometres for the place that kept his family together. CTV’s Leah Larocque drops by the studio in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

An Ottawa man is eager to put on his running shoes and raise some money for The Ottawa Hospital. To be more precise, a little bit of money means $100,000! It&rsquo;s a massive &lsquo;thank you&rsquo; gesture from Mathieu Chetelain, who will also be running 100,000 kilometres for the place that kept his family together. CTV&rsquo;s Leah Larocque drops by the studio in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. And if news breaks in real time, you&rsquo;ll hear it live on CFRA&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. July 13th, 2026

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PODCAST: The Daily Review for Mon. July 13th, 2026

Ontario is expected to activate its Disaster Recovery Program sometime this week, saying it will happen within days and not weeks. However, no clear timeline has been given. Here in Ottawa, the number of flooded homes has risen to nearly 6,000 following the historic Canada Day downpour. For any homeowners and businesses who are eligible to qualify for DRAO, they can claim up to $250,000. Repairs and reimbursements for cleanup is also on the table. But after nearly 2 weeks of headaches, affected residents are exhausted and remain frustrated. Kristy Cameron does a vibe check of the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Canada has finally acquired the amount of American political approval to finally cut the ribbon on the Gordie Howe Bridge. On Friday, after weeks of delays, the feds announced that the bridge connecting Windsor to Detroit would officially open on July 27th. The handshake agreement sees Canada gaining 50% of the bridge’s toll profits in the first 15 years, while the other 50% is transferred into an economic development fund. But if Canada wants to increase the bridge tolls by a certain percentage, America has to sign off on it. Fair compromise? Not according to Canada’s Conservatives. We dig deeper in Hour 3 with our Political Heat Panel.

Ontario is expected to activate its Disaster Recovery Program sometime this week, saying it will happen within days and not weeks. However, no clear timeline has been given. Here in Ottawa, the number of flooded homes has risen to nearly 6,000 following the historic Canada Day downpour. For any homeowners and businesses who are eligible to qualify for DRAO, they can claim up to $250,000. Repairs and reimbursements for cleanup is also on the table. But after nearly 2 weeks of headaches, affected residents are exhausted and remain frustrated. Kristy Cameron does a vibe check of the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Meantime, Canada has finally acquired the amount of American political approval to finally cut the ribbon on the Gordie Howe Bridge. On Friday, after weeks of delays, the feds announced that the bridge connecting Windsor to Detroit would officially open on July 27th. The handshake agreement sees Canada gaining 50% of the bridge&rsquo;s toll profits in the first 15 years, while the other 50% is transferred into an economic development fund. But if Canada wants to increase the bridge tolls by a certain percentage, America has to sign off on it. Fair compromise? Not according to Canada&rsquo;s Conservatives. We dig deeper in Hour 3 with our Political Heat Panel.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. July 13th, 2026

Another heat warning is in store for Canada’s Capital this week, and it’s not letting up for most of it. How hot are we talking? At least 30 degrees Celsius, and as much as 45 degrees if you count the Humidex. In light of the latest stretch of flood damage, not everyone has access to a working A/C right now, and many are scrambling to get it back. How busy is the HVAC sector right now? Kristy Cameron picks the brain of Tim Suitter, the co-owner of Capital City Heating and Cooling. Meantime, businesses within walking distance of Ottawa Bluesfest say the annual festival has become one of their busiest times of the year. Over at Beyond The Pale on Albert Street, customers have been dropping by for a visit before the gates open, and sometimes returning after the encore. We check in with Vishal Tyagi, the brewery’s Chief Happiness Officer. Plus, we have an update to Fireworks Gate, and an apology to boot! CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.

Another heat warning is in store for Canada&rsquo;s Capital this week, and it&rsquo;s not letting up for most of it. How hot are we talking? At least 30 degrees Celsius, and as much as 45 degrees if you count the Humidex. In light of the latest stretch of flood damage, not everyone has access to a working A/C right now, and many are scrambling to get it back. How busy is the HVAC sector right now? Kristy Cameron picks the brain of Tim Suitter, the co-owner of Capital City Heating and Cooling. Meantime, businesses within walking distance of Ottawa Bluesfest say the annual festival has become one of their busiest times of the year. Over at Beyond The Pale on Albert Street, customers have been dropping by for a visit before the gates open, and sometimes returning after the encore. We check in with Vishal Tyagi, the brewery&rsquo;s Chief Happiness Officer. Plus, we have an update to Fireworks Gate, and an apology to boot! CFRA&rsquo;s Chris Holski has more on that.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. July 13th, 2026

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