CTV News Ottawa at Six

Canadians take time to remember those who served our country - and the ones who gave up their lives to protect our freedoms. We bring you the latest on today's Remembrance Day services from the National War Memorial.

A Ukrainian demonstration is taking place outside the Canadian Tire Centre tonight, and it revolves around Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin and his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. CTV's Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, a familiar car stands alone on the list of the most commonly hijacked vehicles. CTV's Tyler Fleming has more on that. Plus, Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast, while Patricia Boal steers us through the day in news.

Second-degree murder charges have been laid against a 33-year-old in the death of an Ottawa rapper. CTV's Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, some classes at the University of Ottawa have been cancelled after part-time professors went on strike. CTV's Dylan Dyson has more on that. Plus, a group is walking 100 kilometres to Ottawa to raise their concerns over the Alto high-speed rail project. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news and examines the latest weather forecast.

The Carney government is looking to accelerate the Alto high-speed rail project, causing concerns for some Eastern Ontario residents. CTV's Peter Szperling has that story for us tonight. Meantime, the cost of postage stamps will increase to $2.00 in 2027. And while some in Ottawa say this is the least of their worries, not everyone is happy. CTV's Stefan Keyes has more on that. Plus, new data shows that Canada lost nearly 5,000 jobs in October, marking a third consecutive month of job losses. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez delivers your weekend weather forecast.

The Carney government’s 2026 Federal Budget includes billions in new spending – aimed at spurring economic growth and addressing affordability. It also includes funds to advance A.I. in the public service, as well as measures that could boost tourism in Canada’s Capital. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson delivers the details. Plus, CTV News joins the Ottawa Police Service’s Traffic Unit for a ride-along amid a deadly stretch on our local roads. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez delivers the latest weather forecast.

Canadians were closely watching the U.S. Midterm Elections on Tuesday, as the Democrats swept key races in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. CTV’s Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, rising diesel prices could mean higher costs for snow-clearing this Winter. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, Canada’s Capital sets a new heat record on a sunny November day. Patricia Boal wraps up a busy news cycle, while Jackie Perez has your weather forecast.

A $50 million donation has been made to the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, as the Head of Mattamy Homes will be honoured with a wing in his name. However, the questions continue to swirl around the unknown final price tag. CTV's Stefan Keyes starts us off tonight. Meantime, Ottawa's Police Chief says his officers are having a tough time enforcing speed limits in the post-photo radar era. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on that. Plus, new data from the Salvation Army suggests that one-third of Ontarians are either cutting down on portion sizes or skipping meals altogether. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast.

The Ontario government has confirmed that the cost of the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus would increase, but has yet to provide an exact number. CTV's Austin Lee starts us off tonight. Meantime, ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms, the United States is reviving trade talks with Canada – and possibly reviving hope for tariff relief. CTV's Stefan Keyes has more on that. Plus, there are more calls to increase safety at dangerous Ottawa intersections after a slew of fatal collisions this year. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez takes a gander at the weather forecast.

This weekend, we are turning the clocks back by 60 minutes, as more governments ponder the pick-and-choose method. Does picking a side create more problems? CTV’s Tyler Fleming weighs the pros and cons of Daylight Savings Time. Meantime, your next shopping trip to Walmart could come with a little dose of Artificial Intelligence, as the retailer launches a new shopping assistant. CTV’s Josh Marano has more on that. Plus, we stock up on Halloween safety, as an evening of trick-or-treating awaits. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has an in-depth look at your weekend weather forecast.

As we told you last night, an Ontario Cabinet Minister says the cost of the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus has increased. However, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the City of Ottawa won’t be on the hook. CTV’s Dylan Dyson starts us off tonight. Meantime, after a deadly month on Ottawa’s roads, Ottawa’s emergency services are asking drivers and pedestrians to travel with more caution. Plus, CTV Ottawa speaks with musician Jamie Fine ahead of her ‘meet and feast’ event at Nando’s on Elgin Street. Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news, while Jackie Perez has a look at the weather forecast.