CTV News Ottawa at Six

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 deli is up for sale after spending 50-plus years on Beech Street. And in sports news, the Ottawa Redblacks are getting set up in Hamilton for their regular season finale, as another painful campaign nears its end. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weekend forecast.

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 of its life'. And in sports news, the Ottawa Senators give Brady Tkachuk a slice of humble pie, but lose their starting goaltender. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a peek at the weather forecast.

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 captain Brady Tkachuk is playing his first as the enemy. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weather forecast.

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 and online for years, not everyone is sold on the digital ballot box. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has your weather forecast.

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 are increasingly concerned about being impacted by homelessness. And in the wide world of local sports, the Ottawa Redblacks finally have a win to celebrate, while the Ottawa Senators' head coach soaks in a new contract extension. Patricia Boal brings you up to speed on the latest news, while Jackie Perez has your weather forecast.

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 Appreciation Night at TD Place, as the Ottawa Redblacks play their Home finale against the Toronto Argonauts. The bigger storyline for this 0-16 football squad: Can they win a game? Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a peek at the weekend weather forecast.

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 full advantage of National Shawarma Day deals. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weather forecast.

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’s students are weighing in on the important issues in their backyard. Plus, Ottawa Police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle on Wednesday. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has your weather forecast.

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 be turning back the clocks on November 1st after all. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast.

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 government froze OSAP payments amid fraud concerns. And in sports news, the Ottawa Senators try to power through a significant injury to their forward group, while the Ottawa Redblacks try to avoid a dreadful 0-16 record as they face the B.C. Lions tonight. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the Thanksgiving Weekend forecast.