Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. February 6th, 2025

From the COVID-19 pandemic, to the 2022 Freedom Convoy, ByWard Market businesses have dealt with a lot of pain and plenty of curveballs. Today, it’s a case of aggressive bylaw enforcement and an overflow of parking tickets. Some business owners are at their wits end, alleging that officers are handing out tickets left and right to delivery drivers and suppliers. Some of these commuters and potential customers are now avoiding the area, and calls are growing for the City of Ottawa to be a little more lenient during essential scenarios. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with David Mangano, the co-owner of The Grand Pizzeria on George Street, and Alex Sirois, a Managing Partner at the Lowertown Brewery on York Street. Plus, as Canada buys itself more time with U.S. President Donald Trump, all levels of government are refining their economic strategies in case the Americans trigger a trade war. We bring you the latest in Hour 1.