Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron - Sound Bites

Which Canadian comedian tickles the funny bone better than anyone else? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Turning our attention to more serious matters, the leader of Poland is telling newspapers that the U.S. has urgently warned her that Russia is plotting a limited armed provocation or cross-border incursion on Polish territories. She says it’s an effort ...

A massive corporate shift at Sony is sparking furious global backlash from gamers and movie fans alike, fundamentally changing what it means to ‘own’ the entertainment you buy. Cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 2. Plus, a certain English teacher and a certain Gym teacher might be tying the knot in a matter of hours, with the backdrop reportedly involving one of North America’s...

As we celebrate Canada this week, and everything that makes this country great, we’ve shined the spotlight on the country’s top figures and top tourist destinations. On Monday, it was Canada’s most inspirational musicians. On Tuesday, it was a list of the best Prime Ministers to serve this great nation. Today, guest host Chris Holski shifts the conversation to the world of comedy, and the Canadians that tickle the...

We have been warned that this Summer was going to be a hot one. And over the past few Summer rounds, the weather warnings have been more frequent than usual. And then, we had what we had Wednesday afternoon, which left parts of the National Capital Region flooded and without power. Are you getting worried about the Summer forecast yet? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day....

Hydro One crews are assessing the damages after overnight thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of customers across Ontario, including parts of Central and Eastern Ontario. This morning, over 32,000 Hydro One customers still couldn’t turn the lights on, as several outages remain unresolved. To make matters worse, the humidity outside hasn’t wavered. Hydro One spokesperson Bianca Pizzo joins guest host Chris Holsk...

Cleanup efforts are underway across various portions of the National Capital Region, as a record-breaking 118 millimetres of rain drenched Ottawa on Canada Day. The unrelenting storm flooded roads and basements, and cancelled Canada Day celebrations across the city. And yes, even the highways were not immune to Mother Nature’s wrath. Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 1. Then, we catch ...

The humid weather in Canada’s Capital is bringing a risk of severe thunderstorms to town. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow-Level Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Ottawa, saying conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Those storms may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain. Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, delivers the latest developments. ...

Since the 1867 Canadian Confederation, 24 distinct Prime Ministers have defined our country’s history. Some of them served 69 days, while others lasted 20-plus years. But which of Canada’s fearless leaders was the best? Guest host Chris Holski opens the debate floor with J.D.M. Stewart, the author of ‘The Prime Ministers: Canada’s Leaders’. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headl...

A Canadian-American artist from Ottawa has made a 4-foot-tall beaver statue for the United States. It’s part of the Great Beaver Quest – an art installation initiative that honours the countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That statue, however, has been vandalized. Alyah Holmes joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast. And if news breaks in r...

Bryan Adams. Shania Twain. Leonard Cohen. Gordon Lightfoot. Alanis Morrissette. Today, and throughout the week, we are celebrating everything that makes Canada great. Today’s topic is music, but we are trying to narrow down that exclusive list of songwriters to just one name. Who is the king (or queen) of Canadian musicians? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day...

A warning to our listeners that portions of Hour 2 are deeply disturbing. Two children have been found dead in a double murder-suicide, according to the Ottawa Police Service. At around 10 o’clock this morning, officers conducted a wellness check at a home on Mandevilla Crescent in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood. Police say – tragically – a 7-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy were found deceased. An i...

We’ve only got a few more days until the July 1st deadline to either renew or review the Canada-USA- Mexico Agreement. And in an exclusive interview with CTV’s Vassy Kapelos, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says we’re not anywhere close to a trade deal. Guest host Chris Holski reads the tea leaves in Hour 1. Meantime, we are also just a few days away from celebrating Canada’s birthday, so it’s ...

The federal government is moving to renovate 24 Sussex Drive after the residence languished in limbo for years. Now that we finally have a plan in place, what do you think about it? Guest host Andrew Pinsent sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Canada is preparing to play South Africa in the FIFA World Cup, and Sunday’s match will be the first Knockout Stage game in this pr...

The federal government is launching a national design-and-build competition to ‘rehabilitate and modernize’ 24 Sussex Drive. The plan is announced nearly 11 years after the last Prime Minister lived at the Official Residence – Stephen Harper in 2015. And during Friday’s news conference in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Heritage Building is now in a critical state following decades of neglect. Gu...

Fireworks on Canada Day, and a handful of other holidays, is a tried-and-true tradition. However, when it comes to setting off these explosives, pyrotechnics come with a lot of baggage. For starters, they are very loud. Pets, to nobody’s surprise, hate them. And, as a result, more events are turning to the latest advances in drone technology to put on a good show. This new wave is continuing to develop in Bonnechere Valley To...