CTV News Ottawa at Six

A Ukrainian demonstration is taking place outside the Canadian Tire Centre tonight, and it revolves around Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin and his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, a familiar car stands alone on the list of the most commonly hijacked vehicles. CTV's Tyler Fleming has more on that. Plus, Jackie Perez has a lo...

Second-degree murder charges have been laid against a 33-year-old in the death of an Ottawa rapper. CTV's Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, some classes at the University of Ottawa have been cancelled after part-time professors went on strike. CTV's Dylan Dyson has more on that. Plus, a group is walking 100 kilometres to Ottawa to raise their concerns over the Alto high-speed...

The Carney government is looking to accelerate the Alto high-speed rail project, causing concerns for some Eastern Ontario residents. CTV's Peter Szperling has that story for us tonight. Meantime, the cost of postage stamps will increase to $2.00 in 2027. And while some in Ottawa say this is the least of their worries, not everyone is happy. CTV's Stefan Keyes has more on that. Plus, new...

The Carney government’s 2026 Federal Budget includes billions in new spending – aimed at spurring economic growth and addressing affordability. It also includes funds to advance A.I. in the public service, as well as measures that could boost tourism in Canada’s Capital. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson delivers the details. Plus, CTV News joins the Ottawa Police Service’s Traffi...

Canadians were closely watching the U.S. Midterm Elections on Tuesday, as the Democrats swept key races in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. CTV’s Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, rising diesel prices could mean higher costs for snow-clearing this Winter. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, Canada’s Capital sets a new heat record on a sunny November d...

A $50 million donation has been made to the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, as the Head of Mattamy Homes will be honoured with a wing in his name. However, the questions continue to swirl around the unknown final price tag. CTV's Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, Ottawa's Police Chief says his officers are having a tough time enforcing speed limits in the post-photo radar era. CTV's...

The Ontario government has confirmed that the cost of the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus would increase, but has yet to provide an exact number. CTV's Austin Lee starts us off tonight. Meantime, ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms, the United States is reviving trade talks with Canada – and possibly reviving hope for tariff relief. CTV's Stefan Keyes has more on that. Plus, there are more ca...

This weekend, we are turning the clocks back by 60 minutes, as more governments ponder the pick-and-choose method. Does picking a side create more problems? CTV’s Tyler Fleming weighs the pros and cons of Daylight Savings Time. Meantime, your next shopping trip to Walmart could come with a little dose of Artificial Intelligence, as the retailer launches a new shopping assistant. CTV’s...

As we told you last night, an Ontario Cabinet Minister says the cost of the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus has increased. However, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the City of Ottawa won’t be on the hook. CTV’s Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, after a deadly month on Ottawa’s roads, Ottawa’s emergency services are asking drivers and pedestrians to travel with...

The province says it is now investing more than $10 billion into the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus. We bring you the latest developments. Meantime, at the height of Halloween season, many Canadians are feeling the bad-luck vibes of a volatile economy. CTV’s Stefan Keyes has reaction to the Bank of Canada’s decision to hike its key interest rate – the first time it has done so...

Mark Sutcliffe has secured 4 more years as the leader of Canada’s Capital. And just one day after his re-election, he’s already hard at work at the Mayor’s Office. CTV's Leah Larocque tells us more about Mark's plan. Then, we turn our attention to Ottawa City Council, where we have 3 new faces at the table. All of them are female – marking the highest number of female counc...

Ottawa heads to the ballot box tonight, as we await the final outcome for this year's Mayoral race. We are also guaranteed to see two new faces at City Council, but could we see more? CTV Ottawa brings you wall-to-wall coverage before the polls close. Meantime, CTV's Josh Marano sheds some light on a Stittsville-based hardwood flooring company, and how they are adjusting to today's tariffs. Plus,...

We have new developments on last year's graphic attack in Quadeville, as a teenager has pled guilty to one count of aggravated sexual assault against a child. CTV's Katelyn Wilson leads us off tonight. Meantime, the 2026 Municipal Election is nearing its final days, as candidates for City Council and Ottawa's biggest seat make their final elevator pitches to voters. Plus, a landmark Italian d...

Two more people have died in crashes - the latest in a string of fatal collisions throughout Canada's Capital. CTV's Katelyn Wilson leads us off tonight. Meantime, an Ottawa man is speaking for the first time since his partner was killed in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month. Plus, the City of Ottawa says the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre must vacate its building - which it says is 'at the end...

Parents in Kemptville say they are searching for answers after their children were stuck on a school bus for hours. CTV's Katelyn Wilson starts us off tonight. Meantime, Canada’s largest federal public sector union has announced it will hold a strike vote for approximately 120,000 federal workers. Plus, after playing hundreds of games at the Canadian Tire Centre, former Sens captai...

It's another dangerous day on Ottawa's roadways, as two pedestrians and a cyclist were seriously injured in separate collisions involving vehicles. CTV's Austin Lee starts us off tonight. Meantime, Stittsville voters are gearing up to select a new city councillor in next Monday's municipal election. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. And while Perth residents have been voting by phone...

Canadians are honouring the service members that were affected by Saturday's fatal fire at CFB Wainwright. We bring you the latest developments from East-Central Alberta. Meantime, Alberta voters are heading to the polls later tonight – an historic vote that could pave the way for an official vote to split from Canada. Plus, concerning numbers from a new poll find that Ottawa residents...

Ottawa's Police Chief says fatal road incidents are on the rise – and he is urgently asking drivers to slow down. CTV's Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Turning our attention to October 26th, some Ottawa voters are getting ahead of the Election Day frenzy, braving the long lineups for the final day of Advanced Voting. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. And finally, it's Fan...

The Carney government is looking to build a 60 MegaWatt data centre in Ottawa for Canda’s cyber spy agency. CTV’s Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, beloved Olympic Gold Medalist Linda Thom says the planned demolition of her townhouse rental is putting her future in Old Ottawa South in jeopardy. CTV’s Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, Ottawa residents are taking fu...

The top contenders vying for Ottawa’s biggest seat have pitched their platforms to voters at 87 George Street. We deliver highlights and analysis of this morning’s Mayoral Debate, which you can hear anytime on the CTV Ottawa website and on the 580 CFRA YouTube channel. Later in the show, we also check in with the remaining 10 mayoral candidates. Sticking with the campaign trail, today&...

In a recent wave of Nanos polling, Ottawa voters are having their say on how the Downtown Core should be improved. A majority say new support for Ottawa's homeless is more important than fancy new ideas. CTV's Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, voters across Alberta are gathering at advanced polling stations, with a referendum potentially in the cards. Plus, parts of Ontario won't...

An exclusive new poll shows that Mark Sutcliffe has a sizable lead in Ottawa's mayoral race. We deliver instant reaction to Friday's findings from Nanos Research. Meantime, thousands of residents are hopping on trains and hitting the roads for Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend. CTV's Kimberley Johnson has more on that. Plus, Ottawa students say they are running out of options after the Ford...

A class-action lawsuit alleging a pattern of sexual assault at the Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea, Quebec has been authorized by a Quebec court. CTV’s Stefan Keyes leads us off tonight. Meantime, Ottawa Public Health is warning residents of possible measles exposures at eight local businesses. Plus, if elected later this month, Ottawa mayoral candidate Alex Lawson says he will freeze property...

Ottawa Police are investigating after a hate symbol was found on the election signs of Kitchissippi Ward council candidate Subhir Uppal. CTV’s Leah Larocque starts things off for us tonight. Turning our attention to Eastern Ontario, some residents are concerned over a plan to close a trio of long-term care homes, as the operator opens a new facility in Cornwall. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson ha...

Ontario is referring OSAP funding at private colleges to the OPP, as student payments are halted. CTV's Austin Lee starts us off tonight. Meantime, the Quebec Liberals had a good night in the Outaouais Region, taking 4 of 5 ridings. However, Monday’s provincial election went to the Parti Quebecois. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, it's a familiar storyline playing out on your din...