Episodes

  • Ottawa News Today — May 11, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Ottawa's mayor's race is intensifying with Sutcliffe facing strong competition, while an Ottawa Police officer faces assault charges linked to intimate partner violence. The Ottawa Charge advanced to the Walter Cup Final after a thrilling double-overtime win, and Jumol Royes' return highlights community ties and personal growth.
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    1 min
  • Ottawa News Today — May 10, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Ottawa residents are grappling with the tragic death of a two-year-old pulled from the Ottawa River, while an ongoing investigation into a police sergeant's suicide raises concerns about past misconduct handling. Authorities are also warning about the dangers of water gun games after an unhoused man was sprayed during "Senior Assassin," and Ottawa Community Housing is exploring green energy to combat rising utility costs.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 09, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Ottawa firefighters rescued a critically injured two-year-old from the Ottawa River after a fire department operation, while residents in Brockville grapple with the tragic deaths of a mother and her two daughters in an intimate partner violence incident. The Canadian Tulip Festival returns with Weekend Bikedays, and Ottawa’s government explores a four-day workweek to improve employee well-being.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 08, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Ottawa's Algonquins of Barriere Lake First Nation face a power crisis as federal diesel generator funding expires, with Chief David Tait seeking solutions. A 17-year-old in Brockville is arrested after three bodies are found, reigniting concerns about youth violence and support systems.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 07, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Ottawa's Local Wire update covers OC Transpo's new leader Rick Leary and his efforts to mend relations with unions, Ontario's child welfare reform following a tragic murder case, and a Quebec father's death due to misrouted 911 calls. The episode also touches on Ottawa's return to in-office work and a deadly Gatineau highrise fire linked to a suspected murder-suicide.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 06, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    Ottawa residents are facing concerns over flood risks from the Ottawa River dams and reservoirs as spring flooding impacts neighborhoods. OC Transpo is proposing rider compensation for service issues, while the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board plans to cut 69 unionized positions.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 05, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    Ottawa's police union president faces sexual assault allegations from 2008, sparking union leadership scrutiny, while a Burlington couple's murder trial sees a key charge decision today. The city also celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Ottawa's longest-running mariachi band, and mayoral candidate Alex Lawson unveils a housing plan to tackle homelessness.
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    2 mins
  • Ottawa News Today — May 04, 2026

    Ottawa News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    Ottawa police face scrutiny over delayed sexual misconduct case involving a sergeant who died in March, while a 21-year-old in Gatineau is charged in a fatal downtown bar shooting. A motorcyclist is seriously injured in a west end collision, and the Salvation Army closes its Cornwall food bank amid financial struggles.
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    2 mins