Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Ontario is cracking down on ticket resales, as the Ford government jacks up the fines for companies that sell tickets above face-value. Businesses and people who violate these ticket resale laws could face fines up to $25,000, a punishment that is up from $10,000 previously. Should there be a cap in place? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, it appears that 2026 w...

A new nationally-syndicated show is launching on CFRA tomorrow afternoon, which you can hear every single Friday on the iHeartRadio Talk Network from Noon until 2PM. And it’s being hosted by a familiar voice. We check in with CTV’s Graham Richardson in Hour 2. Over the next decade, the City of Ottawa is grappling with a multi-million-dollar gap in the infrastructure budget. From bumpy roads and crumbling recreation cent...

Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the Ontario government is more than doubling the maximum fine that can be handed out for selling tickets above their original value. In a news release issued this morning, the province said that businesses and individuals who violate this legislation could face fines of $25,000 – up from $10,000 previously. The question, of course, is will they listen? Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Step...

The review of Canada’s agreement with USA and Mexico is just weeks away. It will be up for review – oddly enough – on Canada Day. And ahead of July 1st, Canada is now under new tariff pressure from its American counterparts, as the White House threatens a 10 percent tariff on Canada and other countries. U.S. President Trump is accusing those countries of not doing enough to halt forced-labour products from enterin...

As we talked about during Monday’s program, the City of Ottawa is at a crossroads with its aging infrastructure, not to mention the realities of its financial situation. This week, the idea of an infrastructure levy was being pitched by City Staff, as the municipality examines a backlog of items that need repairs. From roads and parks, to arenas and pools, a lot of elbow grease and TLC is needed. And in the past, Ottawa hasn&...

It’s hard to stay at a park and cheer for your kid’s little-league team when nature calls, especially when there’s no bathroom to relieve yourself. In fact, in any outdoor situation with no restroom, that is not a pleasant thought to think of. A few years ago, Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard brought a motion to City Council, calling for more porta-potty installations at Ottawa’s parks. And while the rol...

It’s hard to stay at a park and cheer for your kid’s little-league team when nature calls, especially when there’s no bathroom to relieve yourself. In fact, in any outdoor situation with no restroom, that is not a pleasant thought to think of. The City of Ottawa has tried to answer that call by deploying some porta-potties to city parks. However, critics say more action needs to be taken. Do Ottawa’s public ...

You might have noticed a porta-potty presence in some of Ottawa’s city parks these days, but the city councillor for Capital Ward says it’s still not enough. A few years ago, Shawn Menard brought a motion to City Council, calling for more porta-potty installations. And now, finally, it’s being rolled out. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Then, we check in with Paul Villeneuve, the Co-President of the Ottawa Patr...

The O-Train Rideau Station in Downtown Ottawa is set to undergo a makeover, ranging from new signage and changes to security cameras, to a dedicated office for OC Transpo Special Constables. We are also inching closer to the renewal of two-car service on weekdays, which is currently scheduled for this coming Monday. Laura Shantz, a Board Member with Ottawa Transit Riders, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1 with her two cents. But first...

Following a Winter Break that lasted 14 weeks, Ontario MPP's have resided in the Ontario Legislature for the past 30 days. And now, they won’t be returning to Queen's Park until after the Municipal Elections have been held in late-October, marking an extra-long Summer Break that stretches a whopping 21 weeks. We gather the latest developments from CTV’s Siobhan Morris. Then, we check in with interim Liberal leader John ...

New camera technology deployed in Brampton has aided Peel Police in over 200 investigations within the past year. The municipality has installed 360-degree high-resolution cameras, along with automated license plate recognition technology, at 50 intersections. The price tag comes in at $2 million. The cameras come from Genetec Incorporated – a Canadian security technology company – and they can read license plates with ...

There are big changes coming to Ontario’s auto insurance this Summer. As of Canada Day, 9 out of 12 Standard Auto Accident Insurance Benefits will become optional safety nets. And while these new à-la-carte options are meant to give consumers more choice, some experts worry that Ontarians will opt out of crucial coverage to save money, which could cost them greatly in the event of an accident. Kristy Cameron digs deepe...

Ottawa’s $229 million infrastructure gap may have found its way onto the municipal election ballot. Following today’s Finance Committee meeting, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he was against a potential infrastructure levy, and that the discussion could be had during the upcoming election season. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent joins us with the latest in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast w...

Significant changes are coming to car insurance policies all across Ontario. Effective July 1st, these changes involve benefits that were previously mandatory, but are now becoming optional. However, some experts fear that these changes could prove costly in the long run, especially if you get into a car accident. Do you support these alterations? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of...

New camera technology deployed in Brampton has aided Peel Police in over 200 investigations within the past year. The municipality has installed 360-degree high-resolution cameras, along with automated license plate recognition technology, at 50 intersections. The price tag comes in at $2 million. The cameras come from Genetec Incorporated – a Canadian security technology company – and they can read license plates with ...

There are big changes coming to Ontario’s auto insurance this Summer. As of Canada Day, 9 out of 12 Standard Auto Accident Insurance Benefits will become optional safety nets. And while these new à-la-carte options are meant to give consumers more choice, some experts worry that Ontarians will opt out of crucial coverage to save money, which could cost them greatly in the event of an accident. Kristy Cameron digs deepe...

Would you pay more in property taxes for better infrastructure? In a letter to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe last week, former city councillor Alex Cullen said that Ottawa’s aging infrastructure is a problem that ‘cannot be responsibly put off any longer’. He notes the average age for Ottawa’s arenas and rinks is 45 years old, while aquatic facilities are an average age of 40 years old. And when examining our city&rs...

The proposed high-speed rail line between Ottawa and Montreal is facing a roadblock east of Ottawa. The United Counties of Prescott-Russell is refusing to grant Alto access to municipal land to study the line. It has also declined to sign a non-disclosure agreement with Alto. The Crown corporation has already begun conducting environmental assessments on private properties for the proposed rail line, but has faced significant oppos...