Since the province's sweeping speed camera ban last November, numbers show the rate of drivers breaking the speed limit has increased dramatically across the Capital. Kelly Banks, the Director of Programs at Ottawa Safety Council speaks with CFRA's Patricia Boal on Ottawa at Work to discuss the new report, and changing driver behaviour.

Since the province's sweeping speed camera ban last November, numbers show the rate of drivers breaking the speed limit has increased dramatically across the Capital. Kelly Banks, the Director of Programs at Ottawa Safety Council speaks with CFRA's Patricia Boal on Ottawa at Work to discuss the new report, and changing driver behaviour.

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'Significant drop in speed compliance': Ottawa Safety Council on increased rates of speeding in school zones

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 devices - 19 in 2024, 25 in 2025, and 10 so far in 2026. Hill drops by for a quick visit in Hour 2. Meantime, a city councillor in Ontario's biggest city wants to crack down on loud and obnoxious cars. How? With a bunch of sound cameras. We dig deeper with our Reality Check Panel.

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&rsquo;s Lithium Ion batteries. Dating back to New Year's Day 2024, 54 blazes have been linked to these devices - 19 in 2024, 25 in 2025, and 10 so far in 2026. Hill drops by for a quick visit in Hour 2.&nbsp;Meantime, a city councillor in Ontario's biggest city wants to crack down on loud and obnoxious cars. How? With a bunch of sound cameras. We dig deeper with our Reality Check Panel.

Hour 2 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 homelessness aren't just an urban-sized issue. They are now spreading into rural areas of Canadian cities, such as Lanark and Grenville in the National Capital Region. Joining us to explain further is Reid Burton, a social worker with the Lanark Integrated Frontline Team. Plus, they fought valiantly all series, but there will be no miracle run for the Ottawa Charge this year. With roughly 13,000 hockey-mad fans packing the Canadian Tire Centre last night, victory was declared by Montreal in a 4-0 triumph, as Canadian icon Marie-Philip Poulin secured Playoff MVP honours.

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 homelessness aren't just an urban-sized issue. They are now spreading into rural areas of Canadian cities, such as Lanark and Grenville in the National Capital Region. Joining us to explain further is Reid Burton, a social worker with the Lanark Integrated Frontline Team. Plus, they fought valiantly all series, but there will be no miracle run for the Ottawa Charge this year. With roughly 13,000 hockey-mad fans packing the Canadian Tire Centre last night, victory was declared by Montreal in a 4-0 triumph, as Canadian icon Marie-Philip Poulin secured Playoff MVP honours.

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026

CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

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