CTV News Ottawa at Six

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.