CTV News Ottawa at Six

A changing retail landscape is upon us, as the Canada-USA trade war continues and tariff blows are exchanged. With major items in line for an immediate price hike, businesses say they will do what they can to shield customers from the tariff impact, but fear they can only bite that bullet for so long. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, is ending homelessness in Ottawa actually doable? Incumbent mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe is outlining his plans to end the crisis, but his opponents remain skeptical. CTV's Austin Lee has more on that. Plus, the Deschenes Rapids near Britannia Beach issues another warning to residents, as 6 people had to be rescued by first responders. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a look at the weather forecast.

Two weeks after U.S. President Trump launched 50 percent tariffs against a series of Canadian-made goods, Canada has launched billions of dollars in counter-tariffs against the United States. How much pain will be felt by consumers, and how soon? CTV's Stefan Keyes starts things off for us tonight. Then, CTV's Austin Lee joins us with the early-stage ripple effects, as a local beauty store stocks up on U.S. products before the tariffs hit. Meantime, a Westboro couple is startled after their home was broken into while they were sleeping. And while Ottawa Police eventually responded, they were several hours too late. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, the Ottawa Titans are gearing up for their Wild Card series against the New Jersey Jackals, as Canada's Capital gets ready for some playoff baseball! Patricia Boal is back from the Labour Day Weekend with today's top stories, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weather forecast.

An Ottawa mayoral candidate says he will eliminate on-street parking if elected to the big chair this Fall. CTV's Katelyn Wilson leads things off for us tonight. Meantime, a ByWard Market café has brewed up a new name for their Americanos in response to the Canada-USA trade war. CTV's Josh Marano has more on that. Plus, families are looking to soak up the final days of Summer fun before the school year ramps up. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the long weekend weather forecast.

A Kemptville business owner says the U.S. tariffs and Canada's incoming counter-tariffs may cause him to move his operations South of the border. CTV's Katelyn Wilson starts us off tonight. Shifting gears to Ottawa's mayoral campaign, Mark Sutcliffe is promising to create a new Downtown safety czar if he's re-elected this Fall. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, the Ottawa Senators have launched their 2026-2027 calendar, starting with Sens Fan Fest on September 19th. They also have a new fan deck, food and drink options, and a brand-new slogan. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast.

The federal government is extending the gas tax holiday into next year. However, a gas hike of 18 cents is on the horizon first. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, the soaring diesel prices are having a big impact on Ottawa's farmers, and it's not the positive kind. Plus, businesses on Bank Street say an uptick in crime and homelessness is making it harder to operate. Patricia Boal is back on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez monitors the stormy skies.

Residents of an Ottawa apartment building say they are still waiting for essential utilities to be restored after flooding damaged nearby electrical systems in July. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, people are getting a first look at OC Transpo’s new Fall schedule, as thousands of workers and students return to Ottawa's Downtown Core. CTV's Tyler Fleming has more on that. Plus, the Carney Liberals go 3-for-3 in Monday's byelections, keeping their majority government intact. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez looks at the skies and dissects the latest weather forecast.

O-Train commuters were greeted with LRT delays after a technical issue hampered OC Transpo’s Fall Schedule release. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, safety concerns are being raised on a South End road after a vehicle was struck by a train this past weekend. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that. Plus, maps attached to Canadian websites now read Lake Ontario as Lake America, causing another wave of frustration in the Great White North. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez assembles the latest weather forecast.

Children in Ottawa are heading back to school next Monday, but motorists aren't slowing down where photo radar cameras once stood. CTV's Josh Marano starts us off tonight. Meantime, a vigil was held in Canada's Capital to honour those who were swept away by Nepal's devastating floods. CTV's Kimberley Fowler has more on that. Plus, an Ontario chocolate maker is looking for new markets to explore, as the Canada-USA trade war marches into September. Katie Griffin fills in for Patricia Boal and wraps up the Friday news cycle, while Jackie Perez has a gander at the weekend forecast.

An Ottawa man says he has not heard from a friend who was travelling in Nepal when the country was hammered by devastating floods. CTV's Katelyn Wilson starts us off tonight. Meantime, residents of Ottawa’s Trump Avenue say they support changing their street’s name. CTV's Natalie Van Rooy has more on that. Plus, an Ottawa building owner says thieves used a U-Haul to break into and rob a business in the East End. Patricia Boal wraps up another crazy news day, while Jackie Perez monitors the weather forecast.

A devastating mudslide in Nepal has killed at least 98 people and left 24 Canadians missing. We bring you the latest developments as they become available. Meantime, the local Steel industry is bracing for new tariffs on American goods. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, a local institution in Little Italy faces an uncertain future after being put up for sale. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weather forecast.