Patricia Boal talks to CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Michael Serapio, John Rodenburg of TSN 1200, Stephen Smith from the Ottawa Humane Society, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

Patricia Boal talks to CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Michael Serapio,&nbsp;John Rodenburg of TSN 1200, Stephen Smith from the Ottawa Humane Society, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

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Throughout the day, Mark Sutcliffe has been outlining his Public Safety Action Plan at every corner. So it begs the question: What areas need these protection measures the most? Well, new data from Ottawa Police shows that Somerset Ward has one of the highest crime rates in Canada’s Capital. Last year, property crime was up by more than 15 percent, while thefts under $5,000 jumped 25 percent year over year. Kristy Cameron checks in with Yukang Li, the Executive Director of the Chinatown BIA. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And finally, Austin Lee drops by the studios to preview Friday’s edition of the program! He will be making his Ottawa Now debut, while Kristy enjoys some long weekend sunshine.

Throughout the day, Mark Sutcliffe has been outlining his Public Safety Action Plan at every corner. So it begs the question: What areas need these protection measures the most? Well, new data from Ottawa Police shows that Somerset Ward has one of the highest crime rates in Canada&rsquo;s Capital. Last year, property crime was up by more than 15 percent, while thefts under $5,000 jumped 25 percent year over year. Kristy Cameron checks in with Yukang Li, the Executive Director of the Chinatown BIA. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And finally, Austin Lee drops by the studios to preview Friday&rsquo;s edition of the program! He will be making his Ottawa Now debut, while Kristy enjoys some long weekend sunshine.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 3rd, 2026

As we mentioned earlier in the program, Mark Sutcliffe has unveiled his Public Safety Action Plan. If re-elected, the Incumbent Mayor plans to hire new police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. To be exact, 200 additional police officers, 100 additional paramedics, and 50 additional firefighters to what our city already has. He’s also vowing to appoint a Downtown Safety Czar. Do we need one? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, Fall lawn care is sprouting to the top of our to-do lists. So what are the best ways to get your lawn ready for next Spring? Gardening expert Carson Arthur tackles that subject, as well as whatever gardening questions you have!

As we mentioned earlier in the program, Mark Sutcliffe has unveiled his Public Safety Action Plan. If re-elected, the Incumbent Mayor plans to hire new police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. To be exact, 200 additional police officers, 100 additional paramedics, and 50 additional firefighters to what our city already has. He&rsquo;s also vowing to appoint a Downtown Safety Czar. Do we need one? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Plus, Fall lawn care is sprouting to the top of our to-do lists. So what are the best ways to get your lawn ready for next Spring? Gardening expert Carson Arthur tackles that subject, as well as whatever gardening questions you have!

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