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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026
Over the past 5 years, the number of federal employees requesting to work from home has increased dramatically. CTV's Kimberley Fowler sifts through the data in Hour 4. Then, we circle back to talk transit with Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney. And if news breaks in real time, you'll hea…
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026
The City of Ottawa is hoping that the O-Train will be back to full strength by the end of May. However, newer problems and additional damage have threatened the opening of the Eastern Extension. The new GM of OC Transpo is against a full shutdown of the service. Do we need one, and can we afford on…
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026
A trio of federal byelections are scheduled for next Monday, across various areas of Ontario and Quebec. But instead of needing 2 wins to secure a majority government, the Carney Liberals only need one, as longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor to join the Red Team. In a state…
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 9th, 2026
Kristy Cameron is back in the saddle, and the O-Train is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. Single-car service will continue on Line 1 for at least the next 6 weeks, as OC Transpo and Rideau Transit Group work tirelessly to address issues with the train’s axles. In an update that was deliv…
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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 8th, 2026
Effective this season, the Rideau-Carleton Raceway will be shutting down its harness racing operations, signaling the end of a horseracing tradition that has spanned more than 60 years. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa says a string of financial stability concerns forced their hand, despite invest…
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 8th, 2026
It's not the first time in the history of Canada's Capital where a project has gone over-budget. But what about a standalone public washroom in Centretown? Well, it happened, and Councillor Tierney says that $400,000 overspending tally keeps on climbing. So, until further notice, that project has b…
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 8th, 2026
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Prime Minister Carney is defending his government’s high-speed rail project to connect Toronto and Quebec City. Construction of the first phase, linking Montreal and Ottawa, is set to kic…
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 8th, 2026
Plans to build a standalone public washroom in Centretown have been paused – at least for now – due to budgetary constraints. Back in 2025, a whopping $1 million investment was approved by City Council to install a bathroom at the corner of Bank and Somerset. But on Tuesday, City Staff indicated th…
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Ottawa Now - New poll says growing number of Canadians are willing to fight for their country in a time of crisis
More Canadians say they are willing to serve in the Armed Forces if Canada gets involved in a major conflict. A new poll, performed by Nanos Research for The Globe And Mail, revealed that 24 percent of respondents expressed a willingness to serve in the Canadian Military full-time if that dreadful …
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Ottawa Now - What makes today's headlights so tough to look at, and what can be done to turn the lights down
Modern headlights are brighter than ever before, allowing for better visibility for both the driver and for passing vehicles. At the same time, the use of xenon and LED lights, as opposed to the longtime incandescent ones, aren’t as easy on the eyes. And a growing number of drivers have been very v…
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