Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. September 26th, 2025

Politicians are raising concerns about VIA Rail’s plan to introduce non-stop service on some trains between Montréal and Toronto. The pilot project starts on Monday, and the customers who are feeling the most pain are in Eastern Ontario. VIA Rail trains 60, 61, 68, and 69 will not stop in Cornwall, Brockville, Kingston, and Belleville during this commute. Brockville Mayor Matt Wren outlines what is grinding his gears in Hour 2. And shifting gears to the lighter side of life, are you in the mood for a quick stop at the local cinema? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! One of them is definitely worth your time. Another one definitely isn’t.