Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Once the first series of Canadian-targeted tariffs was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, American-made booze was quickly removed from Canadian shelves. That was a few months ago. A few months later, U.S. liquor is seeing a resurgence in Alberta and Saskatchewan. That is likely not happening here in Ontario, as Premier Doug Ford vows to keep the boycott in place until all tariffs are removed. Critics are growing curious as to...

Good news, everyone! This Summer, you’ll be able to go for a swim at Dows Lake, as the NCC opens a new recreational swimming spot at Commissioners Park. The dock includes Muskoka chairs and bike racks, while also serving as a spot to launch canoes and kayaks. CFRA’s Chris Holski delivers the details. Later in Hour 2, we have another chapter to a controversial safer supply clinic in Downtown Ottawa. The Northwood Recover...

It’s been nearly 3 months since Canadian liquor stores purged American alcohol from their shelves. But now, Alberta and Saskatchewan are changing course, opting to resume regular purchases and distribution of U.S. booze. Here in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford isn’t backing down, vowing to keep the boycott in place until U.S. President Trump removes all tariffs. So if you are craving some Kentucky bourbon in this province, y...

The report into the infamous ArriveCan app wasn’t the only breakdown we got from Canada’s Auditor General today. In a separate release, it says the feds have been slow in their efforts to reduce office space. Since 2019, Public Services and Procurement Canada had plans to reduce its office footprint. It’s now 2025, a whopping 6 years later, and there has only been a 2 percent reduction. That’s because full-s...

A few months ago, just as U.S. President Trump launched a heated trade war against Canada, an American couple dished out some kindness at a Windsor restaurant. As we head into the Summer months, perhaps it’s time to hug it out again. Recent data has shown that American tourists aren’t visiting Canada as often, with some fearing that they will be greeted with a dose of Canadian toxicity if they cross the border. Quebec&r...

Residents of Sandy Lake First Nation in Northwestern Ontario have been evacuated due to lingering wildfires. Until the blaze fades away, the City of Cornwall will be offering a helping hand to all displaced residents, providing support systems and a shoulder to lean on. Kristy Cameron chats with Layton Woods, Cornwall’s Deputy Fire Chief, in Hour 2. Meantime, Canada’s Auditor General has unveiled a long-awaited report o...

It’s not just fewer Canadians travelling to the United States, but also fewer Americans travelling to Canada. According to StatsCan, the number of car trips that Americans took to visit Canada declined by 10.7 percent in April and 8.4 percent in May. Those data drops are compared to what we saw in April and May of last year. And when we look at air travel through the same lens, the trend continues. Naturally, as a testy trade...

Canada’s National Holocaust Monument has been defaced with red paint, as cleanup efforts get underway. This afternoon, Ottawa Police is trying to find out who did it. CTV’s Josh Marano has more on that story in Hour 4. Over in Smiths Falls, the arrest of a 28-year-old woman has gone viral, as that town’s law enforcement finds itself in a sticky situation. CTV’s Austin Lee explains. And finally, we deliver th...

Cataract surgery is classified as a medically-necessary surgery in Ontario. But thanks to rising wait times, today’s patients are turning to private clinics for surgical options. Those results have come with several asterisks, as some patients allege they were being upsold. This report from the Toronto Star comes at a time where the Ford government has continued to expand the number of privately-run surgical and diagnostic ca...

As we head closer and closer to the June scorchers, are we ready for the next heatwave? According to the City of Ottawa’s Climate Resiliency Strategy, more than 1-in-3 residents lack the means to stay cool when we get hit with one. As a result, health-related risks for those residents go up. Here in Canada’s Capital, landlords are required by law to ensure that indoor temperatures stay above a minimum Celsius reading in...

Here in Ontario, cataract surgery is considered a ‘medically-necessary’ operation. However, in some cases, lengthy wait times are pushing patients to seek surgical options at private clinics. Today, we are hearing from some of those patients who picked the private healthcare gameplan, and it’s not good news. They allege that some clinics tried to upsell them on surgery prices and assessments. Kristy Cameron digs d...

What was your first Summer job? Which Summer gig taught you the most? And when it comes to Canada’s workforce, how important are Summer jobs in this grand equation? Guest host Andrew Pinsent tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the wildfire smoke from Canada’s Prairies is doing a number to Ottawa’s Air Index. Amir Hakami, a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, lists the he...

Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. And when she comes back, we are doing a little Summer Job hunting! In the meantime, we’ve got some questions for you. What was your favourite Summer job? If you don’t want to head down that road, which Summer job taught you the most? And, in your view, how important are these gigs within our country’s workforce? CFRA’s Chris Holski gets the conv...

Kristy Cameron is offering a helping hand to anyone who is looking for a summer job. Well, she’s not on the show this week, as she pinch-hits on CTV Morning Live. But she is back on the Radio airwaves next week, and she’ll be dropping some hints as to which employers will be hiring. Details are on the way in Hour 4. Plus, if Canada strikes America with retaliatory tariffs, you'll hear about it right here on CFRA's Ottaw...

A few months ago, we talked about Canada’s perception of their longtime North American neighbours. Back then, we weren’t sure what to call the United States. Are they our friends, or are they the enemy? Today, as the trade war continues, that divide keeps growing. Guest host Andrew Pinsent does a vibe-check with Andrew Enns, the Executive Vice-President for Central Canada. Plus, it’s a Thursday, which means it&rsq...

In an effort to boost non-fare revenue, OC Transpo is thinking about installing vending machines inside numerous O-Train stations. They would also expand retail operations at transit stations along Lines 1 and 2, with OC Transpo hats and collectibles among the items up for sale. Of course, the loudest conversation surrounds the future General Manager of OC Transpo, and who will take the reigns when Renee Amilcar steps aside from th...

Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron today, as she guest hosts CTV Morning Live. And we might have a helpful life hack for anyone who is taking a chance on Downtown Ottawa this Summer! As the warm Summer months roll on, the City of Ottawa plans to deploy Night Ambassadors all across the ByWard Market. If you are looking for a good restaurant recommendation, or perhaps something as simple as a parking spot, they are here ...