Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. June 20th, 2025

Yesterday, a major crash on the 417 slowed traffic to a crawl, affecting all arterial roads and many side-streets. How can the city mitigate such a traffic nightmare? Former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis says police have a tough job; investigating the crash, diverting traffic, all while still keeping the public informed. Plus, have you noticed how we're becoming more and more reliant on AI, sometimes even outsourcing critical thinking? Kristy talks with CFRA's Andy Pinsent, highlighting occasions in their own lives when they've used artificial intelligence.