Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and talk with President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, Sueling Ching, to talk about potential federal cut impact.

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The Morning Rush - Ottawa Board of Trade warns of worsening downtown economy as federal cuts loom

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Since the Ford government’s speed camera purge last November, new data shows that Ottawa’s drivers are speeding in school zones more frequently. A recent report from Ottawa’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee says the removal of these cameras has decreased speed compliance and increased high-end speeding. This was highlighted by Tuesday’s midday collision on Heron Road, as a car flipped onto its roof just outside of an elementary school. What’s also alarming is that stop-arm cameras on school buses are catching dozens of drivers failing to stop for school buses on Ottawa’s roads. Orleans South-Navan councillor Catherine Kitts is the Vice-Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

Since the Ford government&rsquo;s speed camera purge last November, new data shows that Ottawa&rsquo;s drivers are speeding in school zones more frequently. A recent report from Ottawa&rsquo;s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee says the removal of these cameras has decreased speed compliance and increased high-end speeding. This was highlighted by Tuesday&rsquo;s midday collision on Heron Road, as a car flipped onto its roof just outside of an elementary school. What&rsquo;s also alarming is that stop-arm cameras on school buses are catching dozens of drivers failing to stop for school buses on Ottawa&rsquo;s roads. Orleans South-Navan councillor Catherine Kitts is the Vice-Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. She joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Ottawa Now - City of Ottawa says speeding in school zones has gone up since November's photo radar purge

Are you concerned about the local business landscape in Canada’s Capital? The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is raising the issue in a brand-new report, aptly titled ‘Canada’s Entrepreneurial Drought: The Shrinking Business Landscape’. That doesn’t scream optimism, does it? In fact, for a stunning 6 consecutive quarters, it finds that more businesses are closing rather than opening. And out of the local business owners they polled for this survey, 55 percent of respondents wouldn’t recommend starting a small business right now. Michelle Auger is the CFIB’s Director of Trade and Marketplace Competitiveness. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

Are you concerned about the local business landscape in Canada&rsquo;s Capital? The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is raising the issue in a brand-new report, aptly titled &lsquo;Canada&rsquo;s Entrepreneurial Drought: The Shrinking Business Landscape&rsquo;. That doesn&rsquo;t scream optimism, does it? In fact, for a stunning 6 consecutive quarters, it finds that more businesses are closing rather than opening. And out of the local business owners they polled for this survey, 55 percent of respondents wouldn&rsquo;t recommend starting a small business right now. Michelle Auger is the CFIB&rsquo;s Director of Trade and Marketplace Competitiveness. She joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

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