Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

As the World War generations keep getting older, today’s youngest Canadians don’t look at Remembrance Day from the same lens as they do. How do we best articulate the importance of this day to our youngest Canadians? How do you remember a soldier’s sacrifice? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackle today’s Question of the Day. Then, we shift gears to today’s surviving veterans, and h...

Following the passage of Bill 2, hundreds of doctors in Quebec are now exploring a potential move to Ontario. The controversial legislation, among other things, enacts a number of reforms to doctors’ pay. On Monday, several doctors in the Outaouais Region held a press conference, lamenting on the state of local healthcare and the impact that these changes will have. Joining us today with his reaction is Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman...

Some of Ottawa’s police officers are officially wearing body-worn cameras while on patrol, as part of this Fall’s pilot project. On Monday, the Ottawa Police Service deployed 30 Axon cameras, which will be handed to members of the Crisis Intervention Team and designated police sergeants on the front lines. Not only are they wearing body cameras during regular duties, they will be equipped with these cameras when respond...

It’s been a wild and crazy 7 days for Canada’s Conservatives. It started with a Tory MP crossing the floor to join the Carney Liberals. Days later, another Conservative MP stepped aside from the party, and the political arena altogether. And then, we have what happened on Sunday, as the newly-turned-Liberal MP Chris D’Entremont gave his first TV interview since the defection. During a conversation with CBC’s...

The snow has finally stopped falling, as city crews are working around the clock to clear up the white debris. On a scale of 1 to 10, was Ottawa prepared for the season-opening blizzard? CTV’s Austin Lee and Jackie Perez examine the snow-clearing efforts. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast. But first, in the middle of all that wintery chaos, something crazy was unfolding at TD Place, as Atletico ...

A poppy controversy has been growing in Nova Scotia, particularly since last week. And it’s gotten to the point where the Premier of Nova Scotia has offered his two cents on the subject. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Tim Houston vocalized his displeasure that courthouse staff members would have to seek permission from presiding judges to wear poppies in work-related settings, as well as inside the courtrooms. Houston sa...

As the Carney Liberals try to pass the Canada Strong Budget through the House of Commons, the Canadian Tories are dealing with a different type of battle. It spewed into focus last week when a sudden floor-crossing benefited the Carney Liberals. It continued with the sudden resignation of another Tory MP just days later. And now, the floor-crosser has delivered his first TV interview since he made the decision to switch sides. Spoi...

Thousands of Ottawa’s renters will be eligible for a reduction in their renting fees for 2026. That’s largely thanks to a change in the municipal tax rate for older multi-residential properties. CTV’s Josh Pringle delivers the details. Meantime, the Ottawa Real Estate Board is calling out the Carney Liberals. They argue that the Canada Strong Budget is falling short of solving the immediate challenges that are fac...

A hockey arena, a concert venue, a football stadium, and a handful of other amenities were up for discussion at Ottawa City Hall today, as City Council prepared to vote on the future of Lansdowne Park. A long-term vision for the site, known as Lansdowne 2.0, has received mixed reviews from both supporters and critics, with councillors just as divided on how to proceed. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe had previously talked about the importance...

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe held a media availability this afternoon, just moments after City Council passed the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal. You’ll hear his thoughts on how things went down in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Kimberley Fowler. But first, if you plan on catching some flicks at the local cinema this weekend, you might want to listen to Matt Demers first! He drops by with...

As we first told you in Hour 1, Mark Carney’s first federal budget has survived a second confidence vote. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent delivers the details as they roll into our newsroom. But before that conversation ignites, we turn our attention to City Hall for some breaking news, as the fate of Lansdowne 2.0 has been sealed. And it will live, as City Council passed it through by a 15 to 10 scoreline. We gather instant reac...

A hockey arena, a concert venue, a football stadium, and a handful of other amenities were up for discussion at Ottawa City Hall, as City Council prepared to vote on the future of Lansdowne Park. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe had previously talked about the importance of building a medium-sized music venue at the Bank Street beacon, all part of an effort to pull in musical acts that might normally bypass Ottawa. That opinion is echoed by Ke...

Carney’s Canada Strong Budget has survived a second confidence vote, while another Conservative has walked away from the Blue Team. This time, however, the departing MP is leaving the political arena altogether. Kristy Cameron brings you up to speed on today’s top headlines. Then, we switch gears to the local forecast, as Canada’s Capital prepares for Jack Frost’s inevitable return. Doug Gillham, a meteorolo...

As the Ford government officially seals the fate of Ontario's photo radar cameras, they are eagerly trying to pass Bill 60, a provincial legislation that would give Queen's Park more control over municipal bike lanes. If this law is passed, City Council would be barred from building new bike lanes over a lane of existing vehicle traffic. Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney explains what's grinding his gears on tod...

On Wednesday, the Ford government introduced a motion to fast-track an omnibus bill that would bypass committee hearings entirely. This comes as a proposed provincial legislation would bar municipalities from building new bike lanes if they replaced a lane of vehicle traffic, potentially jeopardizing plans to expand Ottawa’s bike infrastructure. Rob Attrell, a Board Member with Bike Ottawa, outlines his concerns on today's Ot...