Episodes

  • Ottawa: Ottawa Police Chief to address misconduct reports | May 28

    Ottawa: Ottawa Police Chief to address misconduct reports | May 28
    May 28 2026
    Ottawa police chief Eric Stubbs will address misconduct reports, including gender-based and sexual violence, as concerns grow over internal investigations. The city’s top doctor warns of increased health risks after provincial cuts to supervised drug consumption sites, while council approves $10 million for ByWard Market upgrades.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa: Ottawa’s city council takes a bold step into the stock market | May 27

    Ottawa: Ottawa’s city council takes a bold step into the stock market | May 27
    May 27 2026
    Ottawa's city council made a bold move into the stock market, missing out on potential millions due to delays, while a barn fire and a towed bus incident highlighted public safety concerns. The mayor entered the election race, and new e-bike regulations and free art classes for the homeless were also in the news.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa: Fire destroys barn on family farm in Ashton | May 26

    Ottawa: Fire destroys barn on family farm in Ashton | May 26
    May 26 2026
    Ottawa's rural west saw a barn destroyed in a fire near Ashton, while a towed OC Transpo bus rolled into a Belfast Road store. Ontario’s Bill 9 passed in Queen’s Park, advancing municipal accountability, as a homeless family sought shelter in a forest and debates over MAID for mental illness continue.
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    1 min
  • Ottawa: Ottawa tackles Hwy 417 traffic, police misconduct probe, and fire damage. | May 26

    Ottawa: Ottawa tackles Hwy 417 traffic, police misconduct probe, and fire damage. | May 26
    May 26 2026
    Ottawa officials announce early reopening of Highway 417 lanes and extended construction hours to ease traffic, while Ontario police watchdog finds misconduct in a fatal crash investigation. The city also hosts a drowning prevention event on the Ottawa River and faces scrutiny over mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s campaign finances.
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    1 min
  • Ottawa News Today — May 25, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 25, 2026
    May 25 2026
    Ottawa residents should prepare for a vehicle registration tax starting in 2027 by the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais to fund public transit, while a “pollen bomb” threatens allergy sufferers with high pollen levels from alders, maples, birch, and pine. A Gatineau group is rallying against the NHL’s decision to exclude their area from a Canadiens game, citing missed opportunities for community engagement.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 24, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 24, 2026
    May 24 2026
    Ottawa's Local Wire update covers a fatal fire in Plantagenet, Atlético Ottawa coach Diego Mejía's departure, and a University of Ottawa study on woodchips reducing ticks. The episode also highlights a centenarian's 5K finish and today's rainy weather forecast.
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    1 min
  • Ottawa News Today — May 23, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 23, 2026
    May 23 2026
    Ottawa's Ādisōke library project on LeBreton Flats faces another budget overrun with delays into fall, while OC Transpo reports a $7 million deficit due to low ridership and rising costs. Major road closures are set for the Ottawa Race Weekend and Great Glebe Garage Sale, impacting key downtown routes.
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    1 min
  • Ottawa News Today — May 22, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 22, 2026
    May 22 2026
    Ottawa's mayoral race intensifies with transit-focused campaigns as public safety faces scrutiny after a fatal cyclist collision in Chelsea, Quebec. An Ottawa man faces dual charges in Canada and the U.S. for a global cybercrime ring, while Carleton University unveils an earthquake simulator to enhance building safety.
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    1 min