Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. February 2nd, 2026

Plans for Canada’s first high-speed rail network are in motion, but what are the best locations to house this operation in Canada’s Capital? Does the old Union Station make the most sense? We open the debate floor with David Jeanes, a retired Professional Engineer who is based in Ottawa. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Transport Action Canada. Meantime, the calendar has officially flipped to February, which means it’s the start of Heart Month. Details are on the way in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.