CTV News Ottawa at Six

Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs issues a stark video message on sexual misconduct in the police force. CTV's Josh Marano delivers the details. Meantime, an elementary school in The Glebe has cancelled a planned drag queen storytime event. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that. Plus, families are speaking out after a care home for adults with special needs plans to shut down. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weather forecast.

Excitement reaches a fever pitch in Ottawa, as the FIFA World Cup finally kicks off for Canada. We tell you how the Men's Soccer Team fared against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Meantime, thousands of Ottawa households will be switching from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes over the next 14 months. CTV's Natalie Van Rooy fills us in on the details. Plus, Ottawa’s supervised consumption sites are set to close this weekend after the Ontario government halted their funding. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez examines the weekend weather forecast.

A section of the ByWard Market will be closed to the public for two weeks this summer, raising concerns for businesses in the area. CTV's Natalie Van Rooy leads us off. Meantime, members of Ottawa's Inuit community say they are being pushed out of a safe gathering space. CTV's Katie Griffin has more. Plus, OC Transpo says they haven't set a date to begin the O-Train East Extension testing. Stefan Keyes delivers the news, while Jackie Perez takes a look at the weather radar.

A popular Orleans park is being temporarily closed following a coyote attack. CTV's Katelyn Wilson delivers the latest developments. Meantime, a youth is facing arson charges after a Barrhaven fire killed 3 dogs. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that. Plus, hundreds have gathered on Parliament Hill to protest the Alto high-speed rail project. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal and brings you the latest headlines, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast. And finally, we meet our Myers Team of the Week!

The federal government wants to ban social media for kids under 16, as the Digital Safety Act is expected to be tabled tomorrow. CTV's Tyler Fleming delivers the details. Meantime, parents are raising a sea of concerns after the Ottawa Catholic School Board announced it will be cutting school bus attendants for students with special needs. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, an organization that furnishes homes for refugees is set to close. Stefan Keyes wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez delivers the latest weather forecast.

Michael Andlauer, the majority owner of the Ottawa Senators, is joining a bid to purchase the iconic Chateau Montebello. CTV's Josh Marano has the details. Meantime, double-car LRT service on Line 1 is finally restored, ending a mini-train rollout that lasted 4 months. CTV's Leah Larocque does a vibe-check with Ottawa's transit users. Plus, residents in Orleans are urging the City of Ottawa to do more after a teenager was recently attacked by a coyote. Patricia Boal takes you through the day in news, while Jackie Perez examines the latest weather forecast.

A Jewish family says they found swastikas drawn in chalk outside of their Rockcliffe home. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has the latest. Meantime, Ottawa Police are urging parents to take precautions with their apartment windows and balconies. This comes after multiple incidents of children falling from high-rise buildings over the past few weeks. Plus, Ottawa drivers should see more traffic delays this weekend, as new lane and ramp closures hit Highway 417. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal and fills you in on the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weekend forecast.

Tonight, we hear about a barn fire in Metcalfe that killed a horse and several chickens. CTV's Dylan Dyson delivers the details. Meantime, a parasite has been linked to over 100 cases of stomach illness in Kingston. Plus, a streak of hot temperatures strike Canada's Capital. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal and brings you up to speed on all the latest news headlines.

A shooting in Overbrook leaves a man with critical injuries. We bring you the latest developments. Meantime, Rideau Station is set to get a makeover, coupled with a new Special Constables office. CTV's Katelyn Wilson explains. Plus, you will soon be able to take a dip in the Ottawa River at two brand-new public swimming docks. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news and meets the Myers Team of the Week.

An Ottawa business owner is speaking out after his two stores were targeted by thieves - not once, not twice, but 5 times - over the past few months. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has the latest. Meantime, lawyers are raising concerns about changes to Ontario's auto insurance. CTV's Stefan Keyes explains. Plus, City Staff are floating the idea of an infrastructure levy on tax bills to fund projects. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news and examines the weather forecast.

More of Eastern Ontario's Mayors are pushing back against Canada’s high-speed rail project. CTV's Dylan Dyson outlines the growing transparency concerns. Meantime, a black bear pays a surprise visit to an Ottawa neighbourhood. CTV's Josh Marano has the latest from Richmond. Plus, as the Summer heat rolls in, a reminder of the dangers throughout Ottawa's waterways. Patricia Boal brings us up to speed on the day in news and takes a gander at the upcoming weather forecast.

Tonight, we hear about an investigation into two men who allegedly used A.I. deepfake technology to create sexual content of more than 50 victims. CTV's Josh Marano delivers the details. Turning our attention closer to Mooney's Bay, a community is in mourning after a 6-year-old boy was found dead in the water. Tyler Fleming explains what happened. Plus, the City of Ottawa plans to install speed bumps and cushions at former photo radar locations. Peter Szperling has the latest on that. And finally, we take a gander at the weekend forecast.

Tonight, we learn new details about the crash that killed an Ottawa crossing guard. Elsewhere in our city, an Ottawa family speaks about needing to live in a tent in the woods because they can’t find stable housing. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more. Plus, payment changes at a ByWard Market parking garage have led to hundreds of parking tickets.

We start with breaking news about Ottawa's LRT, as full service is set to resume on Line 1 as of June 8th. However, single-car service will remain in place on weekends. Meantime, the CHEO Foundation says it believes a former employee misdirected funds raised at a community event. CTV's Stefan Keyes has the latest. Plus, Ottawa City Council has voted to improve security in the ByWard Market by using money intended for beautification. And the city’s top doctor is worried about the closures of supervised consumption sites. Patricia Boal rounds up today's top headlines and takes a gander at the latest forecast.

An OC Transpo bus makes an unexpected stop, slamming into the side of a Farm Boy as it was being towed away. Meantime, a Summer Camp for kids with autism is - once again - in jeopardy. And a new group is speaking out in favour of Alto high-speed rail. Patricia Boal brings you up to speed on today's top headlines.

Patricia Boal drives you home with today's top headlines, starting with a familiar face running for Mayor of Ottawa. Hint: It's the man who currently holds the title. After months of speculation that he would attempt to keep his job in October, Mark Sutcliffe has officially submitted his election papers and launched his mayoral campaign for 2026. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is trying to come up with a partial solution for Ottawa's latest traffic nightmares. However, many fear that a bus-only off-ramp lane near Woodroffe won't do very much. And what happens if your food truck is a lemon? We hear from a frustrated Ottawa woman who is struggling to find answers from the truck company she bought it from.

We start tonight's newscast on a grim note, as a 36-year-old man is dead following a collision in Chelsea. Police say the cyclist was struck by a school bus. Shifting gears to Canada's Capital, where organizers are pounding the pavement on the eve of Ottawa Race Weekend. We meet some of this year's participants. Plus, it's the ultimate day for bargain hunting, as the Great Glebe Garage Sale kicks off tomorrow. However, some traffic inconveniences could pose a challenge. Patricia Boal recaps the day in news, looks ahead to a busy weekend, and brings you the latest weather forecast.

The latest obstacle to an expanding return-to-work mandate: Asbestos. DND employees are holding their breath, as many are concerned that potential exposure could worsen with future remodeling. Meantime, it's getting tougher for Canada's small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, especially if they can't afford it. We examine how these vacancies impact everything else. Plus, we raise a glass to a local tech company, as the Ford government gives them a big boost. CTV's Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news.

Win tonight, and you play a winner-take-all Game 5 inside enemy lines. Anything less, and Montreal declares victory in the Walter Cup Finals. Jackie Perez joins us throughout tonight's broadcast, as the Ottawa Charge faithful pack the Canadian Tire Centre. Meantime, the squeaky wheels at the DND Carling campus might foster results, as some potential solutions to the parking crisis might be in sight. Plus, CTV's Austin Lee takes you deep into the bowels of an Ottawa-based data centre. We explain why they are so important to preserving today's digital sovereignty, and we also identify the underlying concerns. Patricia Boal steers us through the day in news - and perhaps around a bit of gameday traffic in Kanata.

Without enough controllers, Ottawa's LRT service had to be temporarily shut down during the long weekend, a staffing issue that one union says is a 'chronic problem'. We have more on the latest light-rail fumble. Meantime, Ottawa Police are pleading with drivers to take a deep breath and just calm down. This comes after a raging driver, and a vehicle briefly going the wrong way, make fellow commuters very nervous. Plus, the ladies still have plenty of fighting spirit left in the tank, as two late goals keep the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup Finals. Another win at the CTC tomorrow night, and they force a Game 5 in La Belle Province on Saturday. Patricia Boal and the CTV Ottawa Team wrap up the day in news.

Patricia Boal takes us into the start of Victoria Day Weekend, but it's starting off on a very grim note for the residents of Russell Road. A townhouse fire has left one person dead, while 10 others have been displaced from their homes. Meanwhile in Alberta, the feds and the province have struck a deal on a carbon pricing MOU. However, the hard work is far from done. Plus, we deliver the 4-1-1 on this year's construction hotspots in Canada's Capital.

Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, starting with public transit. Two-car service is slowly being phased back into Line 1 service, as the newly-named OC Transpo General Manager sits down with CTV's Leah Larocque. Meantime, Queensway drivers near Pinecrest Road are getting fed up with recent slowdowns, a reality that could persist into July. We explain why. Plus, the Walter Cup Finals start tonight, as Year 3 of the PWHL ends with a Canadian winner. But as they suit up in Montreal for Game 1, can the Ottawa Charge finish what they started last year?

Patricia Boal takes us to Brockville to start tonight's broadcast, as the victims of a triple-murder have been identified. A memorial grows as a community mourns. Over in Kanata, a man in his twenties has died after a regular work shift at an auto shop went horribly wrong. A ruptured tire in the shop's mechanical bay leads to a visit from Ontario's Ministry of Labour. Plus, restaurant owners are breathing a small sigh of relief, as the City of Ottawa wipes away patio fees for the entire Summer.

Patricia Boal summarizes the day in news, as we kick things off at OC Transpo Headquarters. The new GM has a 10-step plan, and is hoping for the return of two-car LRT service by mid-June. Meantime, Ottawa's Auditor General is taking aim at Ottawa Police for its recent budgeting, including a significant overrun on the new District Revitalization Program. Plus, the Ottawa Charge snuck in one last practice today before hitting the first plane ride out of town, as the PWHL Finals are just days away. And after Montreal and Minnesota were unexpectedly sidelined last night, the league confirms that Ottawa will have an opponent to play by tomorrow morning.

Patricia Boal brings you up-to-date with the latest news headlines. We start tonight's show with an Ottawa kidney recipient who is pushing back against his insurance company. They want him to go generic, he wants to stick with the brand-name drug that has kept him alive, and his doctor warns a potential switch could be dangerous. Meantime, what happens when your newly-changed tires aren't properly torqued? We got a scary reminder on the Queensway. Plus, the Ottawa Charge deliver a Mother's Day gift at the Canadian Tire Centre, but the PWHL won't deliver them an opponent tonight. We explain how a sickness in the Montreal locker room has delayed a resolution in Minnesota.

Patricia Boal wraps up the week in news and mixes in a little bit of fun. But we start tonight's program on a serious and tragic note, as Brockville Police have released details into Thursday's triple-murder. A mother and her two daughters are dead, while a 17-year-old faces first-degree charges. Meantime, government measures have made new home builds more affordable, as potential buyers line up in Kanata before the spots fill up. And while the Ottawa Titans sell out their Home Opener, the Ottawa Charge pack Canadian Tire Centre to the gills for Game 3.

Patricia Boal steers us through the day in news, as a trio of Canadians isolate themselves from the outside world. The reason: Potential contact with a deadly virus. Meantime, a tanker truck fire has shut down Highway 17 near Pembroke. The truck was carrying fuel to Garrison Petawawa when the blaze started last night. Plus, what's in your water? Parents at local schools are raising concerns, once again, about lead levels in school drinking water. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that.

Patricia Boal takes you through the day in news. We start with a tragedy in Gatineau, as an apartment fire quickly turns into a murder-suicide investigation. CTV's Tyler Fleming tells us what happened. Meantime, to pay it back or pay it forward? The City of Ottawa is examining options to compensate transit riders for public transit travel disruptions. But can they afford any of them? Plus, we check in with our Myers Team of the Week!

Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal tonight, as we bring you up to speed on today's News and Weather headlines. We kick things off at the DND Carling Campus, as employees are facing a parking crunch. CTV's Dylan Dyson fills us in on the new developments. Meantime, housing prices are pushing people out of Canada's Capital. Plus, the City of Ottawa is renaming a park to honour Mary Papatsie, as Canada marks Red Dress Day.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal, as the CTV Ottawa Team brings you up to date on the latest News and Weather headlines. After a pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Friday afternoon, an off-duty firefighter stepped into action to help save his life. CTV's Katie Griffin meets the man who was at the right place at the right time. Meanwhile, the provincial war on drugs is now targeting usage on public transit, as OC Transpo special constables are being granted more powers by the Ford government. We address the pros and cons. Plus, a quartet of cruising Canadians are potentially facing a virus that goes well beyond sea sickness.