Ottawa City Council will be convening tomorrow morning, and the ballooning price tag of the new Central Library could be one of the big items on Wednesday’s agenda. In Hour 4, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent catches up with a construction lawyer, and explains how big-city projects can fall into a tailspin. 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.

Ottawa City Council will be convening tomorrow morning, and the ballooning price tag of the new Central Library could be one of the big items on Wednesday&rsquo;s agenda. In Hour 4, CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent catches up with a construction lawyer, and explains how big-city projects can fall into a tailspin. 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 Tues. June 9th, 2026

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The Carney government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act tomorrow. Reports indicate that the new legislation will include a U-16 social media ban – similar to what was enacted last year in Australia. And while it’s not expected to include the same type of ban for A.I. chatbots, it will lay out the responsibilities for platforms to abide by. How young is too young, and what social media items should be off-limits? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa Inner City Health is warning of grave consequences when the city’s final 24/7 supervised consumption site shuts down. Ahead of next week’s closure, OICH delivered a joint letter from doctors to Queen’s Park, forecasting the dire strain on Ottawa’s healthcare system and social services. The last location is situated in the ByWard Market and symbolizes a critical point of contact within the community – preventing overdoses, treating infections, and connecting people with mental health support. Kristy checks in with Dr. Rakesh Patel, the Medical Director of Ottawa Inner City Health. Plus, a former pilot who worked for Air Canada is facing charges after allegedly using a fake license for nearly three decades. Geoffrey Wall, who is now retired, flew approximately 900 domestic and international flights, earning him nearly $3 million in salary. And while he did own a commercial pilot’s license, he allegedly didn’t have the proper flying credentials to operate passenger jets.

The Carney government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act tomorrow. Reports indicate that the new legislation will include a U-16 social media ban &ndash; similar to what was enacted last year in Australia. And while it&rsquo;s not expected to include the same type of ban for A.I. chatbots, it will lay out the responsibilities for platforms to abide by. How young is too young, and what social media items should be off-limits? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa Inner City Health is warning of grave consequences when the city&rsquo;s final 24/7 supervised consumption site shuts down. Ahead of next week&rsquo;s closure, OICH delivered a joint letter from doctors to Queen&rsquo;s Park, forecasting the dire strain on Ottawa&rsquo;s healthcare system and social services. The last location is situated in the ByWard Market and symbolizes a critical point of contact within the community &ndash; preventing overdoses, treating infections, and connecting people with mental health support. Kristy checks in with Dr. Rakesh Patel, the Medical Director of Ottawa Inner City Health. Plus, a former pilot who worked for Air Canada is facing charges after allegedly using a fake license for nearly three decades. Geoffrey Wall, who is now retired, flew approximately 900 domestic and international flights, earning him nearly $3 million in salary. And while he did own a commercial pilot&rsquo;s license, he allegedly didn&rsquo;t have the proper flying credentials to operate passenger jets.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 9th, 2026

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is making changes to its Bus Attendant Program later this month. This program involves having a support worker ride the school bus to assist students with special needs. Jennifer Bloom, a bus attendant herself, says they are ‘advocates’ for students. And if these positions are eliminated, she fears that safety on these bus rides would be ‘impossible’ to maintain. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sadie Lajoie in Hour 2. She is the parent of a Grade 1 student at Thomas Darcy McGee Elementary School, and her daughter is part of the Developmental Education Program. Meantime, there’s a popular notion that Summer is the time of year where most people disconnect and chill. It’s definitely not as bleak, or as isolating, as the Winter months can be. However, this season can bring its own unique pressures. From holidays to weddings, there’s more pressure on your bank account. That means your calendar is busier, and there’s more people to see. How do you navigate that mounting pressure to be present, but also the pressure on your pocketbook? Benslyne Avril, a psychotherapist who practices in Westboro, offers her insight. And finally, Ottawa’s bars and restaurants will be allowed to extend alcohol-serving hours on the day of our city’s 200th birthday. CFRA’s Chris Holski explains.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is making changes to its Bus Attendant Program later this month. This program involves having a support worker ride the school bus to assist students with special needs. Jennifer Bloom, a bus attendant herself, says they are &lsquo;advocates&rsquo; for students. And if these positions are eliminated, she fears that safety on these bus rides would be &lsquo;impossible&rsquo; to maintain. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sadie Lajoie in Hour 2. She is the parent of a Grade 1 student at Thomas Darcy McGee Elementary School, and her daughter is part of the Developmental Education Program. Meantime, there&rsquo;s a popular notion that Summer is the time of year where most people disconnect and chill. It&rsquo;s definitely not as bleak, or as isolating, as the Winter months can be. However, this season can bring its own unique pressures. From holidays to weddings, there&rsquo;s more pressure on your bank account. That means your calendar is busier, and there&rsquo;s more people to see. How do you navigate that mounting pressure to be present, but also the pressure on your pocketbook? Benslyne Avril, a psychotherapist who practices in Westboro, offers her insight. And finally, Ottawa&rsquo;s bars and restaurants will be allowed to extend alcohol-serving hours on the day of our city&rsquo;s 200th birthday. CFRA&rsquo;s Chris Holski explains.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 9th, 2026

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