The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is drastically impacting oil prices, but a global helium shortage is also adding pressure to Ottawa’s balloon shops. CTV's Austin Lee joins us with the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is drastically impacting oil prices, but a global helium shortage is also adding pressure to Ottawa&rsquo;s balloon shops. CTV's Austin Lee joins us with the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. 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. June 8th, 2026

The era of the mini-train is finally over, as Line 1 of Ottawa’s LRT has returned to normal service for the first time in 4 months. During peak hours, one train will arrive every 5 minutes. But how can we get people back on board? Mayor Sutcliffe, in collaboration with Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard, is exploring options to rebuild goodwill and trust in the system. Would you give the train a second chance, and what would it take? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to the political arena, Louise Arbour has been sworn in as Canada’s new Governor General, while Ontario’s Premier pays a visit to Washington. We dig into both topics with our Political Heat Panel.

The era of the mini-train is finally over, as Line 1 of Ottawa&rsquo;s LRT has returned to normal service for the first time in 4 months. During peak hours, one train will arrive every 5 minutes. But how can we get people back on board? Mayor Sutcliffe, in collaboration with Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard, is exploring options to rebuild goodwill and trust in the system. Would you give the train a second chance, and what would it take? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to the political arena, Louise Arbour has been sworn in as Canada&rsquo;s new Governor General, while Ontario&rsquo;s Premier pays a visit to Washington. We dig into both topics with our Political Heat Panel.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 8th, 2026

Last week, Ottawa Bylaw Services seized over $69,000 worth of contraband vapes, which were snagged away from ‘several’ local businesses. Vapes fall under several laws, such as the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and the provincial Smoke-Free Ontario Act. These retailers are also governed by city bylaws. As this was happening, a private member’s bill aimed at reducing youth vaping has passed First Reading at Queen’s Park, and will return to the Ontario Legislature this Fall. We dig deeper with Queen’s University professor Christian Leuprecht. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is investigating after a teenager was attacked by 3 coyotes in Orleans. The incident happened at Lalande Conservation Park this week, according to the mother of the 14-year-old boy. And now, residents are urging the municipality to take further action. That story is coming up in Hour 2. Plus, it’s been 10 years since a sinkhole opened up the bowels of Rideau Street. CFRA’s Chris Holski checks in with the locksmith that became famous in 2016. He was not able to access the trapped car, though.

Last week, Ottawa Bylaw Services seized over $69,000 worth of contraband vapes, which were snagged away from &lsquo;several&rsquo; local businesses. Vapes fall under several laws, such as the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and the provincial Smoke-Free Ontario Act. These retailers are also governed by city bylaws. As this was happening, a private member&rsquo;s bill aimed at reducing youth vaping has passed First Reading at Queen&rsquo;s Park, and will return to the Ontario Legislature this Fall. We dig deeper with Queen&rsquo;s University professor Christian Leuprecht. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is investigating after a teenager was attacked by 3 coyotes in Orleans. The incident happened at Lalande Conservation Park this week, according to the mother of the 14-year-old boy. And now, residents are urging the municipality to take further action. That story is coming up in Hour 2. Plus, it&rsquo;s been 10 years since a sinkhole opened up the bowels of Rideau Street. CFRA&rsquo;s Chris Holski checks in with the locksmith that became famous in 2016. He was not able to access the trapped car, though.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 8th, 2026

For the first time since January, Line 1 of Ottawa’s O-Train service has returned to a double-car system. It comes after an issue was discovered with the train’s Cartridge Bearing Assembly, forcing OC Transpo to reduce service for what ended up being 4 months. In an attempt to restore public trust, Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard is tabling a motion, which is being seconded by Mayor Sutcliffe. His proposal is an attempt to boost reliability and enhance service, and it could include a period of free transit. Would you rather money talk, or do you want results? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Donald Swartz, an Executive Member of Free Transit Ottawa. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is not ruling out legal action against the contractor building the Ādisōke Library, as the project’s price tag approaches $352 million. That’s nearly double its original budget. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has more on that story in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

For the first time since January, Line 1 of Ottawa&rsquo;s O-Train service has returned to a double-car system. It comes after an issue was discovered with the train&rsquo;s Cartridge Bearing Assembly, forcing OC Transpo to reduce service for what ended up being 4 months. In an attempt to restore public trust, Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard is tabling a motion, which is being seconded by Mayor Sutcliffe. His proposal is an attempt to boost reliability and enhance service, and it could include a period of free transit. Would you rather money talk, or do you want results? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Donald Swartz, an Executive Member of Free Transit Ottawa. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is not ruling out legal action against the contractor building the Ādisōke Library, as the project&rsquo;s price tag approaches $352 million. That&rsquo;s nearly double its original budget. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent has more on that story in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 8th, 2026

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