What should have been a routine bus ride home from school turned into a frightening experience for some families in Kemptville this week. Parents say their children were stuck on a school bus for hours – with little information about when they would get home. Today, they are demanding answers about what went wrong. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson joins guest host Chris Holski 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.

What should have been a routine bus ride home from school turned into a frightening experience for some families in Kemptville this week. Parents say their children were stuck on a school bus for hours &ndash; with little information about when they would get home. Today, they are demanding answers about what went wrong. CTV&rsquo;s Katelyn Wilson joins guest host Chris Holski 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 Wed. October 21st, 2026

For the first time since his exit meetings last April, No. 7 has returned to the Canadian Tire Centre. Technically, he wears No. 8 with his new team, so he’s not No. 7 anymore. Anyways, Brady Tkachuk is back in town with his Sunrise buddies, as the Senators host the visiting Panthers. Sens Army doesn’t plan to receive him with open arms when the puck drops – or at least not like they used to. How bad will the booing get for Brady? Will we see some Tkachuk jerseys raining down from the crowd? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, flu season is arriving early in Canada’s Capital, and local health officials are warning residents to brace for impact. In fact, Ottawa Public Health is reporting that influenza activity is already at moderate levels across the city. Joining us in Hour 3 to discuss what to expect, and how to protect yourself, is Dr. Laura Bourns. She is Ottawa’s Associate Medical Officer of Health.

For the first time since his exit meetings last April, No. 7 has returned to the Canadian Tire Centre. Technically, he wears No. 8 with his new team, so he&rsquo;s not No. 7 anymore. Anyways, Brady Tkachuk is back in town with his Sunrise buddies, as the Senators host the visiting Panthers. Sens Army doesn&rsquo;t plan to receive him with open arms when the puck drops &ndash; or at least not like they used to. How bad will the booing get for Brady? Will we see some Tkachuk jerseys raining down from the crowd? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Plus, flu season is arriving early in Canada&rsquo;s Capital, and local health officials are warning residents to brace for impact. In fact, Ottawa Public Health is reporting that influenza activity is already at moderate levels across the city. Joining us in Hour 3 to discuss what to expect, and how to protect yourself, is Dr. Laura Bourns. She is Ottawa&rsquo;s Associate Medical Officer of Health.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. October 21st, 2026

A coalition of Canada's top child health and safety organizations is demanding immediate government action on digital safety. On Monday, the group launched a national campaign called Six Clicks, urging Parliament to quickly pass Bill C-34. Organizers say the Safe Social Media Act is desperately needed to force tech companies to put children's mental and physical safety ahead of corporate profit. Chris Holski checks in with Dr. Alykhan Abdulla – a family doctor working in Manotick – for The Check-Up. Later in Hour 2, we have a chat about road safety with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent. Plus, one of the most celebrated video game studios in Canadian history has been handed the ‘Game Over’ cut-scene.

A coalition of Canada's top child health and safety organizations is demanding immediate government action on digital safety. On Monday, the group launched a national campaign called Six Clicks, urging Parliament to quickly pass Bill C-34. Organizers say the Safe Social Media Act is desperately needed to force tech companies to put children's mental and physical safety ahead of corporate profit. Chris Holski checks in with Dr. Alykhan Abdulla &ndash; a family doctor working in Manotick &ndash; for The Check-Up. Later in Hour 2, we have a chat about road safety with CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent. Plus, one of the most celebrated video game studios in Canadian history has been handed the &lsquo;Game Over&rsquo; cut-scene.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. October 21st, 2026

After playing hundreds of games at the Canadian Tire Centre, former Sens captain Brady Tkachuk is playing his first game as the enemy. He captained Sens Army for 5 years. He lived in this city for 8 years. This American athlete was beloved by this Canadian fanbase. That changed in June – and we’ll likely hear a different tune when the Sens host Florida tonight. CTV’s Dylan Dyson joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 1. Meantime, Prime Minister Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a $9 billion joint plan to help tariff-affected industries. It includes a $5 billion ‘joint steel action fund’, $2.5 billion for the automotive sector, and $1 billion for the Ring of Fire mining development in Northern Ontario. We check in with Sara Albrecht, the Chairman and CEO of the Liberty Justice Centre. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

After playing hundreds of games at the Canadian Tire Centre, former Sens captain Brady Tkachuk is playing his first game as the enemy. He captained Sens Army for 5 years. He lived in this city for 8 years. This American athlete was beloved by this Canadian fanbase. That changed in June &ndash; and we&rsquo;ll likely hear a different tune when the Sens host Florida tonight. CTV&rsquo;s Dylan Dyson joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 1. Meantime, Prime Minister Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a $9 billion joint plan to help tariff-affected industries. It includes a $5 billion &lsquo;joint steel action fund&rsquo;, $2.5 billion for the automotive sector, and $1 billion for the Ring of Fire mining development in Northern Ontario. We check in with Sara Albrecht, the Chairman and CEO of the Liberty Justice Centre. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. October 21st, 2026

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