Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Watching your property and your possessions fill up with water often brings a very specific kind of helplessness. When you are standing in rubber boots, waiting on a claims adjuster to show up to your front door, only to find out that you have no coverage – it’s demoralizing pain. Nearly 6,000 basements have been impacted by this year’s Canada Day floods. Kristy’s basement is one of them, and that statistic ...

After a lengthy staredown with America’s President, some Canadians are heading South once again. New data from Statistics Canada is showing a steady return to U.S. travel, as return trips by Canadian residents ticked up 3.2 percent this past June compared to June of 2025. This marks 3 consecutive months of growth, including a monster May and a gentle climb in April. Now, the ongoing FIFA World Cup might have something to do w...

Watching your property and your possessions fill up with water often brings a very specific kind of helplessness. When you are standing in rubber boots, waiting on a claims adjuster to show up to your front door, only to find out that you have no coverage – it’s demoralizing pain. Nearly 6,000 basements have been impacted by this year’s Canada Day floods. Kristy’s basement is one of them, and that statistic ...

Canadians are hitting the open road, and some are heading South after an 18-month staredown with Trump. That’s according to new data from Statistics Canada, which is displaying a steady return to U.S. travel. Return trips by Canadian residents ticked up 3.2 percent this past June compared to June of 2025. That also marks 3 straight months of growth – highlighted by a massive 9.5 percent jump in May. Are you still buying...

An Ottawa man is eager to put on his running shoes and raise some money for The Ottawa Hospital. To be more precise, a little bit of money means $100,000! It’s a massive ‘thank you’ gesture from Mathieu Chetelain, who will also be running 100,000 kilometres for the place that kept his family together. CTV’s Leah Larocque drops by the studio in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour n...

Ontario is expected to activate its Disaster Recovery Program sometime this week, saying it will happen within days and not weeks. However, no clear timeline has been given. Here in Ottawa, the number of flooded homes has risen to nearly 6,000 following the historic Canada Day downpour. For any homeowners and businesses who are eligible to qualify for DRAO, they can claim up to $250,000. Repairs and reimbursements for cleanup is al...

Another heat warning is in store for Canada’s Capital this week, and it’s not letting up for most of it. How hot are we talking? At least 30 degrees Celsius, and as much as 45 degrees if you count the Humidex. In light of the latest stretch of flood damage, not everyone has access to a working A/C right now, and many are scrambling to get it back. How busy is the HVAC sector right now? Kristy Cameron picks the brain of ...

The number of property owners reporting flooding from the Canada Day storm is now closer to 6,000. Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe delivered an update this afternoon, while also indicating that provincial disaster relief funding could be announced over the coming days. Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief squads are joining the cleanup efforts in Canada&r...

A sea of residents in Canada’s Capital are still picking up the pieces following the historic Canada Day floods. Hundreds remain on the phone with insurers, and are still waiting for answers from both the city and the province. Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack assures the people of Ottawa that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians – a program that can help you recover costs after a natural disaster – is...

One week after record-breaking rainfall flooded thousands of basements across Ottawa, residents in Crystal Beach say a combination of rotting garbage, spoiled food, and sewage-contaminated debris are still sitting outside their homes. From piles of furniture and children’s toys, to drywall and garbage bags, it’s all there for this West End neighbourhood to see. And as the heat rises, communication from City Hall remains...

An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline will soon change forever, as City Council has voted to proceed with demolition. Officials call it a difficult decision, but say the cost to investigate and repair the out-of-service structure is simply too high. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now...

Sifting through the chaos and searching through Ottawa’s hardest-hit areas following last week’s flooding, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent was able to contact Ottawa’s Emergency Management Coordinator. He joins us in Hour 4 with his findings. Plus, if you’re looking for a helpful distraction from this week’s frenzy, and you want to avoid the Bluesfest crowds, perhaps a trip to the local cinema might hit th...

Last Wednesday’s mass flooding ruined a lot of Canada Day plans, including the evening fireworks that Mother Nature typically disrupts every July 1st. So a lot of Downtown residents were stunned to hear the bang and crackle of fireworks on a Thursday night – especially given the fact that most weren’t notified that any would be going off. As it turns out, Bluesfest organizers picked them up from the feds, and ende...

It’s been 9 days since the historic Canada Day floods took a bite out of the city’s basement dwellings, as hundreds of homeowners deal with significant property damage. And as residents and politicians await answers from the City of Ottawa and the Ford government, patience is gradually giving way to frustration. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson tells Kristy Cameron what’s on her mind, and explains who needs t...

Thursday’s late-night fireworks display near LeBreton Flats has sparked anger and confusion in nearby residential areas. The unused fireworks from the rained-out Canada Day celebrations were handed over by the feds to Bluesfest organizers, and were intended to start the party off right. And while they only lasted for less than 15 minutes, the big pet peeve is that nearby residents weren’t notified it was happening. CTV&...

Landlords will need to acquire a licence from the City of Ottawa before issuing an eviction notice to their tenants. It’s part of a new renoviction bylaw to deter bad faith evictions for renovations or repairs. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA&r...

It’s been 8 days since the Canada Day floods ravaged through Canada’s Capital. A whopping 118 millimetres of rain fell from the sky that day, leading to sewer surcharging and an onslaught of flooded basements. The original number said 4,500 flooded basements, but that’s only the reported damage to 3-1-1. And as we hear from the City of Ottawa and the Ford government, frustrated residents aren’t satisfied wit...

The City of Ottawa has launched new public information sessions to help residents still dealing with the aftermath of last week’s flooding. They are taking place today and tomorrow in some of the hardest-hit areas. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent joins us with the latest on Ottawa’s flood response. Then, we hear from Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh, who is very critical of Ontario’s inaction. Plus, our Reality Ch...