



Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026
Asbestos is being exposed in National Defense buildings, and unions warn the problem is likely to get worse as remodeling progresses. CTV's Dylan Dyson drops by with the latest developments in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler.…

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026
Last Summer, the NCC made plenty of waves when they opened Dow's Lake to swimmers. And while it has plenty of summertime amenities, people are skeptical if the water is clean enough. We dig deeper in Hour 3 with Banu Ormeci, the Director of the Carleton Global Water Institute. Speaking of the outsi…

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026
As we mentioned during Wednesday's program, Barrhaven West councillor David Hill has submitted an inquiry form to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee, voicing his concerns about today’s Lithium Ion batteries. Dating back to New Year's Day 2024, 54 blazes have been linked to these device…

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026
According to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, there is a growing disconnect between young people trying to find jobs and the employers trying to hire them. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with CFIB policy analyst Molly MacCormack. Meantime, substance abuse and homelessn…

Ottawa Now - Meet the co-founder of the Ottawa Charge 'Kazoo Crew'
Win, lose, or draw – it cannot be denied that the Ottawa Charge have one of the most energetic fanbases across the entire PWHL. They proved it on Victoria Day Monday by showing up in droves, and eventually setting a playoff attendance record in a thrilling Game 3 comeback win. Fueling the fanbase i…

Ottawa Now - For special guest Race Weekend participant Sudarshan Gautam, no marathon or mountain is too mighty to conquer
The late-May staple has returned, as Canada’s Capital prepares to welcome over 40,000 participants and 2,500 volunteers over two action-packed days. It’s the Tamarack Homes Ottawa International Marathon, better known as Ottawa Race Weekend. They’ve sold out every single event – from the Ottawa Half…

Ottawa Now - Is the massive World Cup bill worth the potential tourism payoff?
As the calendar flips to June, a trio of countries will be hosting World Cup games, and Canada is one of them. However, according to the latest forecast from the country's Parliamentary Budget Officer, the estimated cost per game is $82 million. Add it all up, and you get a massive $1 billion tab t…

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. May 20th, 2026
As we move deeper into a technological world, the idea of ‘digital sovereignty’ is becoming a priority for all levels of government. This comes as city officials attempt to sell Ottawa as a tech hub. CTV’s Austin Lee toured a Nepean-based data centre today. He offers his key takeaways in Hour 4. Th…

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. May 20th, 2026
A trio of nations will play host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada is one of them. Between Toronto and Vancouver, 13 games will be played here. So what’s the price tag? Well, it’s a whopping $1 billion, according to the country’s budgetary watchdog. Yes, Canada is in the tournament, and they are e…

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. May 20th, 2026
Canada’s Capital is getting ready to welcome more than 40,000 participants and 2,500 volunteers over two action-packed days. That’s right, folks! The late-May staple known as Ottawa Race Weekend is back for another year of record-setting feats and inspirational journeys! They’ve sold out every sing…