Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron - Sound Bites

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 ended up ...

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...

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...

Amid calls to address the cloudy future surrounding 24 Sussex Drive, a petition is calling on the federal government to stop paying for Stornoway. That is the official residence for the Opposition leader, which is currently occupied by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Where do you stand on this debate? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we continue to pick up th...

An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline is about to 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 in Hour 2. And shifting o...

Last month, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was asked about the state of 24 Sussex Drive, and what he thinks should happen to the run-down property. But now, a petition is calling on the federal government to stop funding Stornoway as a private residence for the leader of the Official Opposition. Carol Burman joins us from Victoria, British Columbia in Hour 1. She started the petition. Plus, Ottawa Senators legend Daniel Alfre...

Ottawa’s Mayor says he’ll have more information on the rollout of provincial flood support over the coming days, as recovery from last week’s record-setting rainfall continues. Mark Sutcliffe says he spoke to Premier Doug Ford on Friday about the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program, and has since spoken with several Ontario Ministers about the subject. Kent Osgoode, a contractor who lives on Solva D...

Ottawa’s Mayor says he’ll have more information on the rollout of provincial flood support over the coming days, as recovery from Canada Day’s record rainfall continues. Mark Sutcliffe says he spoke to Premier Doug Ford on Friday about the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program, and has since spoken with several Ontario Ministers about the subject. Kent Osgoode, a contractor who lives on Solva Drive in...

The heartbeat of the Ottawa Senators for decades is leaving the team – again. The first time, it was to play for the Detroit Red Wings. The second time, it was to spend more time with his family. This time, it's to join forces with a Swedish friend and Ottawa's biggest rival. Even with the return of Claude Giroux, are you investing in this new era of Sens hockey? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles tod...

A demonstration took place earlier today in North Grenville, where community groups are protesting the province's plan to build a new correctional facility on the grounds of the former Kemptville Agricultural College. The location is the designated site for the planned Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex, which the Ford government first announced in August 2020 as a 235-bed facility. Rally organizers allege that the province is ne...

Is Artificial Intelligence a helpful tool that gets humanity to the next level, or is it a countdown to extinction for your line of work? Today, we are looking deep inside the ‘ghost in the machine’, as A.I. is moving faster than our ability to process it. It is writing our emails, generating our art, trading stocks, writing opening lines on dating apps, offering interior design advice, and even making our music. For mi...

Like a noticeable chunk of Ottawa’s homeowners, Kristy Cameron returned from vacation to a rude awakening, as Canada’s Capital continues to clean up Mother Nature’s mess. The Canada Day floods have impacted almost 4,500 homes – an alarming statistic when you consider that the 2019 floods ravaged nearly 2,000 homes. In the days that have followed this Canada Day disaster, several local councillors and MPPs ha...

A string of unrelenting and unforgiving thunderstorms slammed straight into the National Capital Region on Canada Day, as 118 millimetres of rain fell from the sky. The endless downpour cancelled a string of Canada Day activities and left over 3,200 basements flooded. Less than a week later, lots of basements in Canada's Capital are still waterlogged. In fact, many are still waiting to hear from their insurance providers about the ...