Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. May 29th, 2026

Should federal public servants with access to transit be banned from using parking lots at federal buildings? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the Canadian Snowbirds Alumni Association has launched a campaign to keep the iconic team flying, as the feds plan to ground the planes after the 2026 season wraps up. In Hour 3, we check in with Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Darryl Shyiak, a former Team Lead and a former pilot himself. He serves as the Board Chair of the Snowbirds Alumni Association. Plus, as the Canadiens try to keep their season alive in Carolina tonight, the fanbase is in mourning after an NHL legend who started his career in Montreal suddenly passed away.