The federal government is extending the gas tax holiday into next year. However, a gas hike of 18 cents is on the horizon first. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, the soaring diesel prices are having a big impact on Ottawa's farmers, and it's not the positive kind. Plus, businesses on Bank Street say an uptick in crime and homelessness is making it harder to operate. Patricia Boal is back on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez monitors the stormy skies.

The federal government is extending the gas tax holiday into next year. However, a gas hike of 18 cents is on the horizon first. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, the soaring diesel prices are having a big impact on Ottawa's farmers, and it's not the positive kind. Plus, businesses on Bank Street say an uptick in crime and homelessness is making it harder to operate. Patricia Boal is back on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez monitors the stormy skies.

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PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Wed. September 2nd, 2026

A Kemptville business owner says the U.S. tariffs and Canada's incoming counter-tariffs may cause him to move his operations South of the border. CTV's Katelyn Wilson starts us off tonight. Shifting gears to Ottawa's mayoral campaign, Mark Sutcliffe is promising to create a new Downtown safety czar if he's re-elected this Fall. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, the Ottawa Senators have launched their 2026-2027 calendar, starting with Sens Fan Fest on September 19th. They also have a new fan deck, food and drink options, and a brand-new slogan. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast.

A Kemptville business owner says the U.S. tariffs and Canada's incoming counter-tariffs may cause him to move his operations South of the border. CTV's Katelyn Wilson starts us off tonight.&nbsp;Shifting gears to Ottawa's mayoral campaign, Mark Sutcliffe is promising to create a new Downtown safety czar if he's re-elected this Fall. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that.&nbsp;Plus, the Ottawa Senators have launched their 2026-2027 calendar, starting with Sens Fan Fest on September 19th. They also have&nbsp;a new fan deck, food and drink options, and a brand-new slogan.&nbsp;Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast.

PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Thurs. September 3rd, 2026

Residents of an Ottawa apartment building say they are still waiting for essential utilities to be restored after flooding damaged nearby electrical systems in July. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, people are getting a first look at OC Transpo’s new Fall schedule, as thousands of workers and students return to Ottawa's Downtown Core. CTV's Tyler Fleming has more on that. Plus, the Carney Liberals go 3-for-3 in Monday's byelections, keeping their majority government intact. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez looks at the skies and dissects the latest weather forecast.

Residents of an Ottawa apartment building say they are still waiting for essential utilities to be restored after flooding damaged nearby electrical systems in July. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight.&nbsp;Meantime, people are getting a first look at OC Transpo&rsquo;s new Fall schedule, as thousands of workers and students return to Ottawa's Downtown Core. CTV's Tyler Fleming has more on that.&nbsp;Plus, the Carney Liberals go 3-for-3 in Monday's byelections, keeping their majority government intact. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez looks at the skies and dissects the latest weather forecast.

PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Tues. September 1st, 2026

O-Train commuters were greeted with LRT delays after a technical issue hampered OC Transpo’s Fall Schedule release. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, safety concerns are being raised on a South End road after a vehicle was struck by a train this past weekend. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that. Plus, maps attached to Canadian websites now read Lake Ontario as Lake America, causing another wave of frustration in the Great White North. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez assembles the latest weather forecast.

O-Train commuters were greeted with LRT delays after a technical issue hampered OC Transpo&rsquo;s Fall Schedule release. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight.&nbsp;Meantime, safety concerns are being raised on a South End road after a vehicle was struck by a train this past weekend. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that.&nbsp;Plus, maps attached to Canadian websites now read Lake Ontario as Lake America, causing another wave of frustration in the Great White North.&nbsp;Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez assembles the latest weather forecast.

PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Wed. September 2nd, 2026

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