Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron - Sound Bites

According to a recent survey by the Convenience Industry Council of Canada, the Ford government’s expansion of alcohol sales has been a ‘real game-changer’ for today’s convenience stores. It has driven higher foot traffic and replaced the lost revenue that was caused by a decline in cigarette sales. Furthermore, the survey found that revenue on all products in Ontario’s convenience stores was up 12 per...

Following a Summer season that featured little rainfall in Canada’s Capital, private water wells are running dangerously low as we trek through October. In fact, some of them are nearly dry. CTV’s Tyler Fleming delivers the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes and Jackie Perez. But first, if your Thanksgiving plans feature a trip to the local cinema, Matt ...

According to a recent survey by the Convenience Industry Council of Canada, the Ford government’s expansion of alcohol sales has been a ‘real game-changer’ for today’s convenience stores. It has driven higher foot traffic and replaced the lost revenue that was caused by a decline in cigarette sales. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Anne Kothawala, the President and CEO of the Convenience Industry Council of C...

A new tool is shedding additional light into which towns and cities could be harshly impacted by U.S. President Trump’s tariffs. And as you might expect, the situation is looking very stark for multiple sections of Ontario. Tara VinodraI, a Professor at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Management and Innovation, co-developed this nifty but sobering tool. She joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. And switching gears ba...

Earlier this week, the City of Ottawa released a 10-point report to address the municipality’s dwindling number of primary doctors. And according to this report, existing provincial policies put Canada’s Capital at a ‘disadvantage’, with international medical graduates barred from practicing here for 5 years. As a result, some municipalities have had to get creative to entice family doctors to practice in th...

Earlier this week, the OCDSB’s controversial elementary program review was scrapped by the Ford government, which had previously taken control of the school board following a slew of deficits. This review involved changes to programs, grade structures, and school boundaries. And when it was unveiled, a lot of parents got increasingly worried. In a letter addressed to parents, OCDSB supervisor Robert Plamondon said the changes...

There are still no signs of a trade deal between Canada and the United States. And when it comes to the Auto sector, it’s a snowball’s chance in hell, if the recent rhetoric from the U.S. Commerce Secretary holds any water. Would an American boycott deliver leverage to Canada’s side of the table, or would it make things even worse? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question ...

Earlier this week, the OCDSB’s controversial elementary program review was scrapped by the Ford government. OCDSB supervisor Robert Plamondon said the changes would instead be replaced with an approach that ‘doesn’t disrupt students and is reflective of community feedback’. That decision has since sparked concerns from Ontario NDP Education Critic Chandra Pasma, who represents Ottawa West-Nepean. She joins K...

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is reportedly rejecting any possibility of a Canada-USA deal on the Auto sector. According to a new Nanos survey commissioned by CTV, 4-in-5 surveyed Canadians believe that boycotting American-made goods or avoiding U.S. travel could help strengthen Canada’s bargaining position with President Trump. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with Nanos Research founder Nik Nanos. Then, we open the floor to...

The province-implemented supervisor of the OCDSB has scrapped the controversial changes to Ottawa’s elementary school program. And when it comes to the planned boundary changes, and where today’s kids will be attending their classes, students and parents are sleeping a little easier following this change of heart. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Christine Burke, a mother of 2 kids who lives in Orleans. Then, we turn thi...

Safety standards in the vehicles we drive have evolved over the years. But if automakers want to be in the running for the industry’s most coveted safety awards, their brand-new inventions will have to start incorporating a new range of features. That’s according to driving columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld, as she explains in one of her latest articles. The most prominent idea, in her view, is a form of technology that can...

As Denmark attempts to ban social media for anyone aged 15-and-under, a new report says that TikTok searches have pushed 13-year-olds towards pornographic content. Shruti Shekar, the editor-in-chief of Android Central, kicks off today's edition of Web Wednesdays. But first, it's time to tackle today's Question of the Day. A driving columnist is calling on today's car manufacturers to introduce an impaired driving device, which...

As you heard in the later stages of Hour 1, the province-implemented supervisor of the OCDSB has scrapped the controversial changes to Ottawa’s elementary school program. But when it comes to the planned boundary changes, and where today’s kids will be attending their classes, will yesterday’s headaches still reign supreme? The conversation continues with Christine Burke, a mother of 2 kids who lives in Orleans. T...

Safety standards in the vehicles we drive have evolved over the years. But if automakers want to be in the running for the industry’s most coveted safety awards, their brand-new inventions will have to start incorporating a new range of features. That’s according to driving columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld, as she explains in one of her latest articles. The most prominent idea, in her view, is a form of technology that can...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke with reporters earlier today following the release of his open letter to Ontario Mayors. He is calling for speed cameras to be tweaked so that they only ticket those who ‘egregiously’ speed. Furthermore, he only wants speed cameras to be operational during school hours, arguing that municipalities aren’t prioritizing a safety-first approach. Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tiern...