Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. July 4th, 2025

The ByWard Market is seeing more and more people come back to the neighbourhood. That’s according to the first annual update from the ByWard Market District Authority. It says the historic Downtown district ‘feels safer’ since the Community Policing Hub was installed in the Rideau Centre last year. However, if you ask Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante, that is not the vibe she is getting from her constituents. She joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, a suspect accused of robbing a fast-food restaurant on River Road was apprehended, largely thanks to the bravery of one man. Gary LaRowe, the Ottawa resident who put on his cape, is from Ohio and working with a Canadian residency. And yes, he wants to stay in Canada. Plus, if you are planning a get-together at the local cinema this weekend, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks!