Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. February 23rd, 2026

The City of Ottawa is purchasing a Downtown hotel for $45 million, with the hopes of transforming it into transitional housing for families. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And finally, i…

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. February 23rd, 2026

The city councillor for Barrhaven West is calling on OC Transpo to conduct an audit of LRT Line 1. David Hill wants the transit service to reassure the public that all regulatory, safety, and technical standards are being met. Hill, who also serves on Ottawa’s Transit Committee, believes that an au…

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. February 23rd, 2026

Canadian motorists and households are showing signs of financial strain due to the rising cost of living. In fact, many of them are barreling towards a breaking point, especially when it comes to vehicle insurance prices. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Matt Hands, a Vice-President of Insurance at …

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. February 23rd, 2026

OC Transpo Interim GM Troy Charter says work is still being done to address the primary LRT problems on Line 1. For those curious, 26 cars are needed to run the LRT service at peak demand. Right now, with the 3-to-4 minute intervals still in effect during peak periods, only 21 of them are running. …

Ottawa Now - An Ontario man's daily mission to promote Canadian pride

It’s been over a year since everyday Canadians began to give American products the ice-cold shoulder – a nationwide attempt to take a stand against the Trump tariffs. The ‘Buy Canadian’ movement really took off in 2025 and, to an extent, it’s still holding up today. However, such declarations have …

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Fri. February 20th, 2026

Is a trip to the local cinema on your radar this weekend? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. February 20th, 2026

Ottawa Police are investigating a fatal stabbing near Ottawa’s ByWard Market, a section of the Downtown Core that City Hall wants to revitalize over the coming years. When you travel there, how safe do you feel? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day…

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. February 20th, 2026

Thursday night’s stabbing on Rideau Street has turned into a homicide. And while a Downtown city councillor believes that things have slightly improved in the Downtown Core, we still need to invest more time and money before its ultimate form is achievable. Rideau-Vanier representative Stephanie Pl…

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. February 20th, 2026

One man has died following Thursday night’s stabbing near the Rideau Centre, and police have taken one person into custody. Today, the OPS Homicide Unit is still investigating the area. It once again brings up the level of safety in Ottawa’s Downtown Core. Do you feel safe whenever you go there? Ch…

Ottawa Now - Councillor Kitts casts doubt that Ottawa's transit can handle a looming influx of federal workers

Over the coming months, the Carney government’s revised RTO mandates will be put into action. As of May 4th, federal executives will be required to work on-site 5 days per week. On July 6th, all remaining federal employees in the public service will be asked to follow a 4-day on-site mandate. Howev…