Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 2nd, 2026

The Canadian Pediatric Society is calling for today’s children to receive cholesterol checks at an earlier age. To be more specific, the latest recommendation suggests screening for all children between the ages of 2 and 10, with the hopes of addressing potential heart risks in their early stages. Kristy Cameron chats with Dr. Michael Khoury, the lead author behind this statement, in Hour 2. He is also a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in preventative cardiology at Stollery Children’s Hospital. Meantime, after the United States and Israel teamed up to take down Iran’s Supreme Leader, the conflict has expanded even further today after the Islamic Republic bit back. Retired Major-General Denis Thompson examines what could happen next. Plus, we follow up on our transit chatter from Hour 1, as we try to find the worst commute in Canada’s Capital. The bigger question at hand: How do we solve these lingering commute problems? We chat with Kyle Humphrey and David Humphries, who are both Para Transpo riders and community advocates for better accessibility.