Traffic Report

Happening on Ottawa's streets

‘Purr-senger’ doesn’t count: Ottawa woman fined for driving with cat in HOV lane

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say one driver learned the hard way that while cats may be family, they don’t qualify as carpool companions. Around Hwy. 417 near Terry Fox Drive, officers stopped a…

December 19, 2025 3:16 pm EST EST

Vanier roadway closed after woman struck by vehicle

Part of McArthur Avenue was closed after police responded to an incident between a pedestrian and a vehicle. Details by the force are limited, however, at 10:18 a.m. on Thursday, police said on social…

December 18, 2025 5:20 pm EST EST

Traffic impacts expected on portion of Richmond Road for LRT expansion

Construction workers will be blocking lanes on Richmond Road over the next several days in preparation for the Ottawa light rail transit (LRT) expansion. According to a notice from the City of Ottawa,…

December 16, 2025 11:32 am EST EST

Gas prices in Ottawa set to hit lowest level since April

Drivers across the Ottawa area will see a significant drop at the pumps this week, with gas prices expected to fall to 126.9 cents per litre on Wednesday. According to industry analysts En-Pro and historical…

December 9, 2025 1:57 pm EST EST

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