A runaway moose became the talk of Merrickville today after the animal found itself stuck in the Rideau Canal for several hours. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

A runaway moose became the talk of Merrickville today after the animal found itself stuck in the Rideau Canal for several hours. CTV&rsquo;s Katelyn Wilson joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with 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 Thurs. September 24th, 2026

Earlier today, we received a sobering outlook on the massive economic pressures that are reshaping how Canadians dine out, and how often they do it. A whopping 8-in-10 people are cutting back due to the rising cost of living – even households who are making $100,000 per year. That is a significant red flag – and the experts know that it could have devastating consequences to the restaurant sector if this trend continues. In fact, skyrocketing operating costs have gutted profit margins to a razor-thin 4.1 percent, and new data from Restaurants Canada warns that 4-in-10 restaurant companies are either operating at a loss or just breaking even. How often are you dining out these days, and is that decision boiling down to money? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. We also hear from Chris, who runs a local Quiznos Sub. And finally, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk some gardening with gardening expert Carson Arthur!

Earlier today, we received a sobering outlook on the massive economic pressures that are reshaping how Canadians dine out, and how often they do it. A whopping 8-in-10 people are cutting back due to the rising cost of living &ndash; even households who are making $100,000 per year. That is a significant red flag &ndash; and the experts know that it could have devastating consequences to the restaurant sector if this trend continues. In fact, skyrocketing operating costs have gutted profit margins to a razor-thin 4.1 percent, and new data from Restaurants Canada warns that 4-in-10 restaurant companies are either operating at a loss or just breaking even. How often are you dining out these days, and is that decision boiling down to money? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. We also hear from Chris, who runs a local Quiznos Sub. And finally, it&rsquo;s a Thursday afternoon, which means it&rsquo;s time to talk some gardening with gardening expert Carson Arthur!

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 24th, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s prepared for the possibility of a hypothetical U.S. military invasion. He made those remarks during an interview with the New York Times. Now, he did suggest that this scenario is unlikely, calling it an ‘extreme tail risk’. However, he also says it would be ‘irresponsible’ for Canada not to consider the possibility of one, adding that we need to be prepared for anything. Retired Major-General David Fraser joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Shifting gears to municipal politics, a new poll from Elect Right showcases a 16-point lead for Incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in this year’s Mayoral Race. How do you think October 26th is going to play out? We dig deeper in Hour 2 with our Reality Check Panel.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he&rsquo;s prepared for the possibility of a hypothetical U.S. military invasion. He made those remarks during an interview with the New York Times. Now, he did suggest that this scenario is unlikely, calling it an &lsquo;extreme tail risk&rsquo;. However, he also says it would be &lsquo;irresponsible&rsquo; for Canada not to consider the possibility of one, adding that we need to be prepared for anything. Retired Major-General David Fraser joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Shifting gears to municipal politics, a new poll from Elect Right showcases a 16-point lead for Incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in this year&rsquo;s Mayoral Race. How do you think October 26th is going to play out? We dig deeper in Hour 2 with our Reality Check Panel.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 24th, 2026

Restaurants Canada has released its highly-anticipated 2026 Foodservice Facts report – giving us a stark look at the massive economic pressures that are reshaping how we eat and spend. This batch of data shows a dramatic shift in Canadian habits, with 8-in-10 people now cutting back on dining out due to the rising cost of living. The biggest jump in cutbacks, surprisingly, is coming from households earning over $100,000. As a result, local businesses are left holding the bag, even though projected industry sales are hitting nearly $130 billion in 2026. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Kelly Higginson, the President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. She fears, if this continues, the sector is going to face devastating hits to the guts. Later in Hour 1, we touch base with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent, who is following the municipal campaign trail. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

Restaurants Canada has released its highly-anticipated 2026 Foodservice Facts report &ndash; giving us a stark look at the massive economic pressures that are reshaping how we eat and spend. This batch of data shows a dramatic shift in Canadian habits, with 8-in-10 people now cutting back on dining out due to the rising cost of living. The biggest jump in cutbacks, surprisingly, is coming from households earning over $100,000. As a result, local businesses are left holding the bag, even though projected industry sales are hitting nearly $130 billion in 2026. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Kelly Higginson, the President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. She fears, if this continues, the sector is going to face devastating hits to the guts. Later in Hour 1, we touch base with CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent, who is following the municipal campaign trail. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 24th, 2026

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