Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Scott Reid fills in for Amanda Galbraith on this week's Free For All Fridays! In Hour 1, we tackle Canada's family doctor shortage with former Health Minister Jane Philpott. In Hour 2, the debate floor is wide open, as we welcome Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and Laura D'Angelo of Enterprise Canada. On the main menu is Justin Trudeau's potential re-election plan, the homestretch of the U.S. Presi...

There was a Transit Commission meeting today - and CTV News Ottawa producer Josh Pringle has the latest. Later, does Canada need more protections for online shoppers? Do you think it’s safe to buy from these online retailers? The devastation from Hurricane Hilton is immense and 16 Canadian Salvation Army workers are going down to Florida to provide critical support and relief operations. Member of...

Cyndi Edwards and Colin Trethewey, Former Ottawa residents, who are living Florida join guest host Robin Gill to discuss the damage their properties suffered from Hurricane Milton and what the experience was like to endure that storm. We also hear from Mark Robinson, meteorologist  and storm chaser for the Weather Network who discusses the levels of destruction caused by Hurricane Milton.  On toda...

Hurricane Milton is just hours from making landfall in Florida with life-threatening storm surge is expected. We go live to Florida and hear from Ryan Phillips, NBC6 Two Barrhaven councillors were out on transit this morning, talking to riders on how to improve the bus system. One of the councillors, David Hill, even challenged a CTV reporter to a race. Ashley Ladouceur, owner of Misfits Farmstead...

Do you feel safe on Ottawa roads in anything but a vehicle? Laine Johnson, councillor for College ward and member of Ottawa's transportation committee, wonders if reducing the speed limit would help save lives. A jury is deciding the fate of a man who admitted to killing his estranged wife and stabbing his daughter. It's not open yet but the Trillium Line's trial run is underway. Dr. Sally Engelha...

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen on if Israel is still interested in a ceasefire as the Israel-Hamas war reaches the one year mark. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Government House Leader Karina Gould on the potential of an early election.  Gabrielle Sexton, Owner of The Petites Gamines Desert Shop joins Vassy to discuss how t...

A new Nanos poll shows 57% of respondents like the idea of permit and / or licensing requirements for e-scooters and e-bikes. Agree or disagree? That's our Question of the Day! Most Canadians support a 10% boost of Old Age Security benefits for those aged between 65 and 74. The Conference Board of Canada's chief economist Pedro Antunes believes it's just a bad policy. A child is dead after contrac...

On today's show: • Casey Babb, Advisor to Secure Canada drops by to look ahead to October 7th and reflect on what that anniversary means for Jewish Canadians • Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver, with a snapshot ahead of BC’s provincial election • Ritesh Kotak, Tech and Cybersecurity Expert discusses what it would mean if 23AndMe is sold This week's show features panelists Melanie...

Next year, Oasis will continue their reunion tour in North America, starting in Toronto. This afternoon marked the official beginning of presale orders, but online resellers have already taken the first bite. Is it time to put an end to speculative ticket sales? Music expert Eric Alper joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. We received an update on Stage 2 of Ottawa's LRT system. We still don't have an o...

Bloc ultimatum stands as Liberals vote against seniors benefits motion The Bloc is threatening the Trudeau government with an ultimatum: meet its demands on old age security and supply management or it will to work with opposition parties to force an election. Vassy Kapelos speaks with key players. On today’s show: • We play Vassy’s full interview with Karina Gould, Government House Leader. Then,...

We start the show by soft-launching a couple of options for Question of the Day. #1 Office culture - relic or reality? #2 Do you think the world will go back to full-time office work? Tom O'Neill, professor at the University of Calgary who has been researching the subject of hybrid work since 2003, stops by with his thoughts on those issues. The city's new idling rules will take effect on January...

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed to discuss Iran's 'unfathomable' barrage of ballistic missiles and what Israel's response could be. On todays show: Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces and previously Deputy Commander of the NORAD joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss what the risk of a conventional war between Iran and Israel is...

Today's Question of the Day: 'Should cats have the right to roam?' It's pretty unanimous. Ottawa Humane Society wrapped up its biggest cat survey. More and more residents are opposed to allowing cats outdoors unsupervised. OHS spokesperson Stephen Smith strongly recommends you keep your cats indoors. We preview a free event that's happening on October 3rd at the Bronson Centre that will showcase s...

Liberals have until Oct. 29 to meet Bloc’s demands House Leader Karina Gould joins Vassy Kapelos after the Liberal government survived a non-confidence vote sparked by the Conservatives. On todays show:  Dennis Alpert, Political Strategist and former White House Senior Staffer under Al Gore joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss Kamala Harris's newly announced economic plan as well as looking ahead to wha...

Body-cameras are being used by police, some soccer refs, and now, some grocery store workers. On today's Question of the Day, we ask you: ' Should store employees wear body cameras?' With the return to in-office work, some believe employers are doing this to reduce headcount. BoC governor Tiff Macklem worries many renters are relying on their credit cards to make ends meet. The federal government...

Doug Ford is defending his government's upcoming legislation, which aims to block the construction of new bike lanes if they result in the loss of other vehicular lanes. Should the province control where its cities can build their bike lanes? That's our QOTD. The Competition Tribunal has found Cineplex guilty of deceptive marketing practices. PM Justin Trudeau was on The Late Show with Stephen Col...

Chris Ragan, an Associate Professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss the carbon pricing policy and its impacts.  On todays show:  Vassy takes your calls and texts to hear if you'd like to have an early election.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, and Sabrina Grover. Listen to Vassy's full conve...