CTV News Ottawa at Six

Flood victims are still on standby as the Ford government plans to grant access to disaster relief later this week. CTV's Leah Larocque starts us off tonight. Meantime, a group of local investors were seeking to purchase the iconic Chateau Montebello. However, those plans have hit a snag, as their bid gets rejected with a two-line letter. CTV's Josh Marano has more on that. Plus, as Week 2 of Bluesfest ignites, another heatwave is upon us. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez looks at the weather forecast.

It appears that Ottawa found a use for those unused Canada Day fireworks, but it quickly turned into a rude awakening for nearby residents. So after the music died down on Day 1 of Bluesfest, why didn't anyone know about the surprise performance ahead of time? CTV's Josh Marano starts things off for us tonight. Meanwhile, the number of homeowners impacted by the Canada Day floods continues to climb. And while the province insists that help is on the way, we still don't know exactly when. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, the NCC's new swimming dock is finally open, and people are eager to jump in the water. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez joins us from the Bluesfest stage with a look at the weekend weather forecast.

A propane torch gets the blame for a devastating fire. We deliver the latest developments as they roll in. Meantime, home repair companies are being slammed by flood-stricken homes. Plus, the PWHL's Ottawa Charge have officially found a new place to call home, and it's in a familiar place in Kanata. Patricia Boal hosts an abbreviated CTV Ottawa News at Six, while Jackie Perez offers the latest weather forecast.

Trash is piling up, and starting to stink up a storm, after last week’s flooding. CTV's Katelyn Wilson leads us off tonight. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is taking a step towards curbing bad faith renovictions. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, Ottawa Senators icon Daniel Alfredsson explains why he traded in his red-and-black tie for a blue-and-white one, as he joins the Maple Leafs' coaching staff. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez examines the weather forecast.

A popular Halloween attraction in Orleans might be forced to shut down after a neighbour complained to Ottawa Bylaw. CTV's Katie Griffin leads us off. Meantime, a 90-year-old man says his insurance provider has denied his basement flooding claims. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, residents of a McEwan Avenue apartment are still waiting to return home after the Canada Day storm destroyed the building’s electrical system. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez examines the latest weather forecast.

Ottawa residents are seeking additional assistance to help clean up flooded basements from the Canada Day storm. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, public servants are returning to the office 4 days per week, effective today. However, Canada’s unions continue to protest the new office mandates, and are calling on the feds to release the rationale for the move. CTV's Kimberley Johnson has more on that. Plus, Ottawa’s largest school board says it won’t be participating in Capital Pride this year. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a look at the weather forecast.

Court documents show that an Ottawa father suspected of killing his two sons in a double-murder suicide was on probation for threatening his ex-wife. CTV's Natalie Van Rooy has the latest developments for us tonight. Meantime, Ottawa's hard-hit residents are still trying to navigate a complicated flood cleanup. CTV's Tyler Fleming explains why. Plus, residents are finding different ways to stay cool in the scorching sun, as a Heat Warning stretches into Day 4. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weekend weather forecast.

Ottawa residents are dealing with the aftermath of a record-breaking Canada Day rainfall. In some cases, flooded houses and roadways. CTV's Tyler Fleming and Natalie Van Rooy have the latest on the July 1st hangover from Mother Nature. Meantime, an apartment building in Canada's Capital is still without power following the turbulent storm. Plus, residents are questioning whether city infrastructure can handle extreme weather events. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez monitors another potential storm.

The Findlay Creek community is still trying to make sense of Monday’s double murder-suicide. CTV's Josh Marano has the latest developments, as Ottawa Police continues their investigation. Meantime, the Xander Wright trial has wrapped up today, as the teenager charged in the death of an Ottawa crossing guard awaits the verdict. CTV's Katie Griffin has more on that. And finally, Ottawa is making one final round of preparations as Canada's birthday approaches. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal and brings you up to speed on today's top stories.

An apparent murder-suicide in a section of Findlay Creek has left a neighbourhood in mourning. CTV's Josh Marano joins us with the latest developments, which are deeply disturbing. Meantime, after a second major collision in as many weeks, calls are growing to examine an intersection in Osgoode. CTV's Dylan Dyson has more on that. Plus, Ottawa's Venezuelan community is stricken by grief after their homeland was devastated by earthquakes last week. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal and delivers the latest news headlines.