Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. January 27th, 2025

Earlier today, the federal government announced a major funding injection for Ottawa’s public transit system, as well as much-needed homelessness funding for Canada’s Capital. Over a 10-year period, $180 million will be delivered to OC Transpo, starting in 2026 and running until 2036. On a year-by-year basis, that is $18 million, which Mayor Mark Sutcliffe admits isn’t enough to provide any significant relief to our municipal budget hurdles. At the same time, every little bit helps. But by how much does this deal actually help us? Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney drops by to deliver his thoughts on Monday’s announcement. Sticking with major citywide issues, Ottawa Police has already confirmed that intimate partner violence is a glaring epidemic across the National Capital Region. The latest numbers, once again, back up that disturbing trend. In 2024 alone, officers responded to 6,636 IPV incidents, 89 more than their official totals for 2023. We sift through the gruesome stats in Hour 2. And on a totally different note, the Ottawa Senators will be hosting a pair of pre-season games in Quebec City. Sens Army, as expected, is up in arms. CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on the uproar.