Children and youth in the National Capital Region, and across Canada, could soon be asked if they use alcohol or abuse substances the next time they need to see a doctor at CHEO. The recommendation is to screen kids aged 10-and-under which, might seem young, but doctors say early detection is critical. In Hour 4, Kristy Cameron checks in with Dr. Alexander Caudarella, a family physician specializing in addiction medicine. He is also the CEO for the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. 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.

Children and youth in the National Capital Region, and across Canada, could soon be asked if they use alcohol or abuse substances the next time they need to see a doctor at CHEO. The recommendation is to screen kids aged 10-and-under which, might seem young, but doctors say early detection is critical. In Hour 4, Kristy Cameron checks in with Dr. Alexander Caudarella, a family physician specializing in addiction medicine. He is also the CEO for the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. 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 Wed. September 16th, 2026

In Hour 3, Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. We react to your feedback about the European Union's proposal to Canada, as well as the recent string of campaign promises by Ottawa's mayoral candidates. One of them is calling for an infrastructure levy if he’s elected into power this Fall. Jeff Leiper argues that Ottawa’s infrastructure is long in the tooth, and says a 1 percent levy could be just what the doctor ordered. At the same time, he is pledging to keep property taxes ‘affordable and predictable’, though his plan doesn’t include a specific target. He drops by for a visit to explain further.

In Hour 3, Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. We react to your feedback about the European Union's proposal to Canada, as well as the recent string of campaign promises by Ottawa's mayoral candidates. One of them&nbsp;is calling for an infrastructure levy if he&rsquo;s elected into power this Fall. Jeff Leiper argues that Ottawa&rsquo;s infrastructure is long in the tooth, and says a 1 percent levy could be just what the doctor ordered. At the same time, he is pledging to keep property taxes &lsquo;affordable and predictable&rsquo;, though his plan doesn&rsquo;t include a specific target. He drops by for a visit to explain further.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. September 16th, 2026

An association representing Quebec farmers is calling on the Carney government to suspend its plans for a high-speed rail project between Quebec City and Toronto. Last Friday, the Union des Producteurs Agricoles wrote to Canada’s Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, asking him to pump the brakes on the project. Union President Martin Caron questioned the benefits of a high-speed rail line, saying that a high-frequency train would also provide gains in travel time and reliability at lower costs. Furthermore, it wants the feds to launch an independent review, comparing options for a high-speed train and a high-frequency train. Kristy Cameron chats with Stéphanie Levasseur, the First Vice-President of the UPA. Turning our attention to municipal matters, Neil Saravanamuttoo is not committing to a property tax hike target if elected Mayor of Ottawa this Fall. Instead, he will conduct a ‘comprehensive spending review’ at City Hall, and eliminate city programs that no longer serve residents. He pays us a visit in Hour 2.

An association representing Quebec farmers is calling on the Carney government to suspend its plans for a high-speed rail project between Quebec City and Toronto. Last Friday, the Union des Producteurs Agricoles wrote to Canada&rsquo;s Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, asking him to pump the brakes on the project. Union President Martin Caron questioned the benefits of a high-speed rail line, saying that a high-frequency train would also provide gains in travel time and reliability at lower costs. Furthermore, it wants the feds to launch an independent review, comparing options for a high-speed train and a high-frequency train. Kristy Cameron chats with St&eacute;phanie Levasseur, the First Vice-President of the UPA. Turning our attention to municipal matters, Neil Saravanamuttoo is not committing to a property tax hike target if elected Mayor of Ottawa this Fall. Instead, he will conduct a &lsquo;comprehensive spending review&rsquo; at City Hall, and eliminate city programs that no longer serve residents. He pays us a visit in Hour 2.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. September 16th, 2026

Earlier this morning, the President of the European Commission said that Europe wants to open the door for Canada to become an ‘associate member’ of the E.C. – a first-of-its-kind partnership. However, Canada isn’t ready to commit, and many perceive that the feds don’t want to totally shut out the United States. As you might recall, a weekend headline from the Wall Street Journal said that Canada was exploring potential membership, a rumour that Prime Minister Carney denied. Instead, Mark Carney said they wanted to forge a unique alliance. Now, we don’t really know what an ‘associate membership’ entails because it’s a brand-new title. Is this an offer that Canada should accept? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jeremy Kinsman, a former Canadian Ambassador to the European Union. He says he can’t see Canada joining the European Union, but he says that this offer is a symbolically significant one. Shifting gears to Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa’s frontrunner mayoral candidates have unveiled a series of platforms, while the Incumbent Mayor has officially launched his campaign. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent delivers the details in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

Earlier this morning, the President of the European Commission said that Europe wants to open the door for Canada to become an &lsquo;associate member&rsquo; of the E.C. &ndash; a first-of-its-kind partnership. However, Canada isn&rsquo;t ready to commit, and many perceive that the feds don&rsquo;t want to totally shut out the United States. As you might recall, a weekend headline from the Wall Street Journal said that Canada was exploring potential membership, a rumour that Prime Minister Carney denied. Instead, Mark Carney said they wanted to forge a unique alliance. Now, we don&rsquo;t really know what an &lsquo;associate membership&rsquo; entails because it&rsquo;s a brand-new title. Is this an offer that Canada should accept? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jeremy Kinsman, a former Canadian Ambassador to the European Union. He says he can&rsquo;t see Canada joining the European Union, but he says that this offer is a symbolically significant one. Shifting gears to Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa&rsquo;s frontrunner mayoral candidates have unveiled a series of platforms, while the Incumbent Mayor has officially launched his campaign. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent delivers the details in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. September 16th, 2026

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