Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data, and Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley.

Keep up with the latest news with The Daily Debrief panel hosted by @VassyKapelos. Tune-in every weekday to hear their debates live at 1:05pm ET or listen on our podcast.

Vassy Kapelos hosts &lsquo;The Daily Debrief&rsquo; political panel discussion with Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data, and Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. Keep up with the latest news with The Daily Debrief panel hosted by @VassyKapelos.&nbsp;Tune-in every weekday to hear their debates live at 1:05pm ET or listen on our podcast.

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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority has designated five new “community hazard zones” around elementary schools, citing ongoing social and environmental concerns. 

The affected areas include neighbourhoods near Chinatown along Somerset Street West, as well as Lowertown around Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue. As part of the change, bus service will be extended to approximately 60 additional students who live within the newly identified zones.

What prompted the decision — and what does it mean for families on the ground?

Kristy Cameron speaks with Mike Chatham, a parent of two children at Devonshire Community Public School, about living in one of the affected neighbourhoods and the impact of this designation. 

The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority has designated five new &ldquo;community hazard zones&rdquo; around elementary schools, citing ongoing social and environmental concerns.&nbsp;
The affected areas include neighbourhoods near Chinatown along Somerset Street West, as well as Lowertown around Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue. As part of the change, bus service will be extended to approximately 60 additional students who live within the newly identified zones.
What prompted the decision &mdash; and what does it mean for families on the ground?
Kristy Cameron speaks with Mike Chatham, a parent of two children at Devonshire Community Public School, about living in one of the affected neighbourhoods and the impact of this designation.&nbsp;

Ottawa Now - New ‘community hazard zones’ in Chinatown and Lowertown expand school bus access, and bring new realities for local families 

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts on today's episode of the Bennett Property Shop.

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts on today's episode of the Bennett Property Shop.

PODCAST: The Bennett Property Shop for Sat. February 28th, 2026

Paul Rushforth has returned from vacation to represent Paul Rushforth Real Estate. As always, Frank Napolitano is hard at work, representing Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Greg Tilley, just days away from his birthday, maintains peace and order.

Paul Rushforth has returned from vacation to represent Paul Rushforth Real Estate. As always, Frank Napolitano is hard at work, representing Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Greg Tilley, just days away from his birthday, maintains peace and order.

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