Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. December 2nd, 2025

In 2027, the ByWard Market will be 200 years old, and the City of Ottawa is trying to come up with the biggest birthday present it can find. Today, we got additional details on those pending plans, which include a National Historic Site designation. Good intentions? Sure. But is it the right idea? We keep the conversation going with Katherine Spencer Ross, the President of Heritage Ottawa. Meantime, how many National Historic Sites can you name in Canada’s Capital? CFRA’s Chris Holski performs a small pop quiz for the mighty CFRA Nation. Plus, we’re rapidly approaching a future where taller buildings could line Ottawa’s streets, and not just in commercial areas. Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Lepier explains further in Hour 2.