CTV News Ottawa at Six

It appears that Ottawa found a use for those unused Canada Day fireworks, but it quickly turned into a rude awakening for nearby residents. So after the music died down on Day 1 of Bluesfest, why didn't anyone know about the surprise performance ahead of time? CTV's Josh Marano starts things off for us tonight. Meanwhile, the number of homeowners impacted by the Canada Day floods continues to clim...

A propane torch gets the blame for a devastating fire. We deliver the latest developments as they roll in. Meantime, home repair companies are being slammed by flood-stricken homes. Plus, the PWHL's Ottawa Charge have officially found a new place to call home, and it's in a familiar place in Kanata. Patricia Boal hosts an abbreviated CTV Ottawa News at Six, while Jackie Perez offers...

Trash is piling up, and starting to stink up a storm, after last week’s flooding. CTV's Katelyn Wilson leads us off tonight. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is taking a step towards curbing bad faith renovictions. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, Ottawa Senators icon Daniel Alfredsson explains why he traded in his red-and-black tie for a blue-and-white one, as he joins the...

A popular Halloween attraction in Orleans might be forced to shut down after a neighbour complained to Ottawa Bylaw. CTV's Katie Griffin leads us off. Meantime, a 90-year-old man says his insurance provider has denied his basement flooding claims. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, residents of a McEwan Avenue apartment are still waiting to return home after the Canada Day storm destroye...

Ottawa residents are seeking additional assistance to help clean up flooded basements from the Canada Day storm. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, public servants are returning to the office 4 days per week, effective today. However, Canada’s unions continue to protest the new office mandates, and are calling on the feds to release the rationale for the move. CTV's Kimb...

Court documents show that an Ottawa father suspected of killing his two sons in a double-murder suicide was on probation for threatening his ex-wife. CTV's Natalie Van Rooy has the latest developments for us tonight. Meantime, Ottawa's hard-hit residents are still trying to navigate a complicated flood cleanup. CTV's Tyler Fleming explains why. Plus, residents are finding different ways...

Ottawa residents are dealing with the aftermath of a record-breaking Canada Day rainfall. In some cases, flooded houses and roadways. CTV's Tyler Fleming and Natalie Van Rooy have the latest on the July 1st hangover from Mother Nature. Meantime, an apartment building in Canada's Capital is still without power following the turbulent storm. Plus, residents are questioning whether city inf...

The Findlay Creek community is still trying to make sense of Monday’s double murder-suicide. CTV's Josh Marano has the latest developments, as Ottawa Police continues their investigation. Meantime, the Xander Wright trial has wrapped up today, as the teenager charged in the death of an Ottawa crossing guard awaits the verdict. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that. And finally, Otta...

An apparent murder-suicide in a section of Findlay Creek has left a neighbourhood in mourning. CTV's Josh Marano joins us with the latest developments, which are deeply disturbing. Meantime, after a second major collision in as many weeks, calls are growing to examine an intersection in Osgoode. CTV's Dylan Dyson has more on that. Plus, Ottawa's Venezuelan community is stricken by grief after...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is launching a design-and-build competition to rehabilitate 24 Sussex Drive. CTV's Katelyn Wilson tells us all about it. Meantime, newly-released video shows the moments before and after a collision that killed an Ottawa crossing guard. CTV's Katie Griffin joins us from the Elgin Street courthouse. Plus, an Orleans park is set to reopen afte...

The man accused of dangerous driving in the collision that killed an Ottawa crossing guard took the stand today. CTV's Katie Griffin delivers the details from the Elgin Street courthouse. Meantime, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the fate of 24 Sussex Drive will be revealed soon, as he plans to address the media tomorrow. Plus, CTV's Peter Szperling heads to Orleans, where customers...

Soccer fans of both Canada and Switzerland packed Ottawa's bars today, as the two countries squared off for the top spot in Group B at the FIFA World Cup. As CTV's Dylan Dyson tells us, Canada didn't win the game, but they still advanced to the Knockout Stage for the first time ever. Meantime, arguments were being presented at an Ottawa courtroom today, as a teenager is accused in the death o...

An Ottawa farmer says he'll shut down his business if City Hall doesn’t approve his operations. CTV's Leah Larocque kicks things off. Meantime, police forces are on high-alert after the Montreal shooter’s reported manifesto called for officers to be targeted. CTV's Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest from Quebec. Plus, Brady Tkachuk formally bids farewell to Ottawa on social media, as...

Three people are dead, including a police officer, after a shootout in Montreal. We bring you the latest developments as they become available. Here at home, Brady Tkachuk is no longer an Ottawa Senator, as The Tkcaptain heads for South Florida. What led to his exit, and where does the team go from here? CTV's Dylan Dyson has more on that. Plus, Kingston is now being considered as a possible stop...

Ottawa soccer fans are celebrating local star Jonathan David’s hat-trick in Canada’s historic World Cup win over Qatar. CTV's Kimberley Johnson leads us off. Meantime, an Ottawa driving school’s unexpected closure has parents, students, and instructors in a mad scramble. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, The Ottawa Hospital will be changing the way it triages...

Ottawa soccer fans are packing local pubs to the gills, as Canada takes on Qatar in a pivotal World Cup match. CTV's Tyler Fleming does a vibe-check ahead of tonight's opening kickoff. Meantime, an audit has found that OC Transpo’s 'New Ways To Bus' plan was based on outdated data. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, CHEO says it is seeing an increase in e-bike and e-scooter re...

Some residents in Little Italy have learned that their homes may be demolished to build a 12-storey building. CTV's Leah Larocque fills us in on the details. Meantime, it's been a busy day for Ottawa firefighters, who responded to 3 fires in less than 12 hours. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, an Ottawa couple wants to skip the traditional wedding gifts, and raise funds for the Ottawa...

A woman is seriously injured after a car backed into an Orleans retirement home. CTV's Austin Lee leads us off with the details. Meanwhile, a young man is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash involving an e-bike in Barrhaven. CTV's Tyler Fleming has more on that. Plus, a Nepean homeowner has waited months for the City of Ottawa to address a tree in her front yard - a tree that she says...

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...

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 consumptio...

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 testin...

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 br...

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 organizati...

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 Ott...

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 dela...