



Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 2nd, 2026
In Hour 4, we continue our coverage of the flooding relief efforts in Canada’s Capital. CTV’s Tyler Fleming drops by with the latest developments. Then, we preview tonight’s shortened CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hea…

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 2nd, 2026
We have been warned that this Summer was going to be a hot one. And over the past few Summer rounds, the weather warnings have been more frequent than usual. And then, we had what we had Wednesday afternoon, which left parts of the National Capital Region flooded and without power. Are you getting …

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 2nd, 2026
Hydro One crews are assessing the damages after overnight thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of customers across Ontario, including parts of Central and Eastern Ontario. This morning, over 32,000 Hydro One customers still couldn’t turn the lights on, as several outages remain unresolved. …

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 2nd, 2026
Cleanup efforts are underway across various portions of the National Capital Region, as a record-breaking 118 millimetres of rain drenched Ottawa on Canada Day. The unrelenting storm flooded roads and basements, and cancelled Canada Day celebrations across the city. And yes, even the highways were …

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 30th, 2026
The Ottawa Senators’ top prospects are rolling into town for Sens Development Camp, a list that includes their 1st Round additions from Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. CTV’s Dylan Dyson pays us a visit in Hour 4. Then, we take a gander at the weather forecast with CTV’s Jackie Perez. Spoiler alert: A sto…

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 30th, 2026
Mirror, mirror on the wall! Who is the best Prime Minister of them all? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we get the latest news from City Hall, as Andrew Pinsent drops by the Hal Anthony studios!

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 30th, 2026
The humid weather in Canada’s Capital is bringing a risk of severe thunderstorms to town. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow-Level Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Ottawa, saying conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Those storms may be capable of producing strong …

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 30th, 2026
Since the 1867 Canadian Confederation, 24 distinct Prime Ministers have defined our country’s history. Some of them served 69 days, while others lasted 20-plus years. But which of Canada’s fearless leaders was the best? Guest host Chris Holski opens the debate floor with J.D.M. Stewart, the author …

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 29th, 2026
A Canadian-American artist from Ottawa has made a 4-foot-tall beaver statue for the United States. It’s part of the Great Beaver Quest – an art installation initiative that honours the countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That statue, however, has been vandalized. Alyah Holmes joins …

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 29th, 2026
Bryan Adams. Shania Twain. Leonard Cohen. Gordon Lightfoot. Alanis Morrissette. Today, and throughout the week, we are celebrating everything that makes Canada great. Today’s topic is music, but we are trying to narrow down that exclusive list of songwriters to just one name. Who is the king (or qu…