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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Smoky sky for Ottawa Monday with moderate air quality risk
A hazy sky over the Ottawa sign on York Street. July 14, 2025. (Ted Raymond/CTV News Ottawa) Wildfire smoke from the Prairies is causing some hazy conditions in Ottawa as a heat warning for the nation's capital continues. The forecast for Ottawa calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm early in the morning, followed by haze. The forecast high is 31 C with a humidex of 39. The UV index is 9, or very high. The air quality health index (AQHI) is forecast to rise to 6, or a moderate risk, Monday. Smoke from wildfires in western Canada is blowing across Ontario, according to The heat warning that has been in place since the weekend is expected to end later this week, Environment Canada says. 'A shift in the weather pattern late this week will likely end this multi-day period of heat and humidity Thursday night,' the warning states. Monday night's forecast is clear, but hazy, with a low of 19. Tuesday's outlook is sunny with a few clouds and haze moving in by the afternoon. The forecast high is 33 C with a humidex of 41, a UV index of 9 and an AQHI of 5. Wednesday is looking cloudy with a high of 33 C.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Paddleboarders taken to hospital after water rescue on Ottawa River
An Ottawa Fire Services water rescue boat is seen in this undated image. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) A pair of paddleboarders were transported to hospital after being pulled from the Deschênes Rapids on the Ottawa River Saturday afternoon. The Ottawa Fire Services say they received a 911 call from a resident at 3:12 p.m. reporting two people on paddleboards halfway down the rapids. On arrival, a water rescue crew found two people in the water. It's unclear if they were wearing personal flotation devices. Both were rescued shortly before 3:25 p.m. An Ottawa paramedics spokesperson says two people were transported by ambulance to hospital in stable condition. It comes just over 24 hours after another paddleboarder was pulled from the same rapids on Friday afternoon. Ottawa Fire Services have been reminding residents to always wear a personal flotation device and to be extra cautious in the river. 'This incident is a reminder of the risks associated with water activities and the importance of always wearing a personal flotation device,' said Ottawa Fire Service public information officer Nick Defazio on Friday. The Deschênes Rapids have been a common area for water rescue calls this summer. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Ted Raymond
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Online furniture retailer Cozey opening ‘pop-up' store in Ottawa next month
Canadian furniture retailer Cozey is opening a pop-up store on Rideau Street in Ottawa. (Ted Raymond/CTV News Ottawa)
