Dave Charbonneau

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Dave Charbonneau

Mike Kelly has been a cyclist and inventor for decades and is hoping to make the pastime safer with a new rearview mirror system that’s designed to work in any riding position. A close call on his bike years ago pushed Kelly to invent the new type of bike accessory called the “Mantis Mirror.”“A pick-up truck went by and brushed me with his mirror. Almost set me in the ditch and I thought, this is craziness,” Kelly said. The dual mirror system attaches to a rider’s helmet.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Dave Charbonneau

With Easter dinner just days away, many Canadians are feeling the effects of rising grocery prices. In Ottawa, inflation is running higher than the national average. “A lot of the food that I buy now has gone up like 30, 35 per cent. Some cases, 40 per cent, which is a little bit outrageous,” said Terry McDonald, a grocery shopper in Ottawa. “I’m not really convinced that the inventory they just received is at that price. But, you know, who knows?” McDonald said.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Dave Charbonneau

Quebec drivers are heading to Ottawa to fill up their gas tanks and save money. Prices at the pump are noticeably lower on the Ontario side, and some Gatineau residents say the short drive is worth it. “It’s like 13, 14 cents cheaper,” said Nadia, a Quebec motorist. “We live very close to the bridge. So why not?” And she’s not alone. Dozens of other motorists made the trip today to fill up in Ottawa. “I’m very close from here. So, I cross the river. It makes sense for me.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Dave Charbonneau

The federal election race in Kanata is heating up and voters in the riding say the big issues range from affordability to what’s happening south of the border. This riding was once known as Kanata–Carleton, which stretched as far west as Renfrew. It has elected a Liberal in three elections. “I do like Mark Carney. But I wonder if a change is in order, for change’s sake,” said Kanata resident Giorgio Maiolo. “We’ve gone backwards, this country the last ten years, in so many different ways.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Dave Charbonneau

Tonight could be the night the Ottawa Senators clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Die-hard fans like Diana Thomas are already dreaming of it. “I am so excited,” said Thomas. Thomas has been a season ticket holder for almost 25 years, following the team through its ups and downs. “We’ve gradually come from the three hundreds to the two hundreds,” she said. “We’re now in the two hundreds at the blue line.