Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. July 3rd, 2026

As we celebrate Canada this week, and everything that makes this country great, we’ve shined the spotlight on the country’s top figures and top tourist destinations. On Monday, it was Canada’s most inspirational musicians. On Tuesday, it was a list of the best Prime Ministers to serve this great nation. Today, guest host Chris Holski shifts the conversation to the world of comedy, and the Canadians that tickle the funny bone better than anyone else. And who better to kickstart this debate than Colin Mochrie, a Scottish-born actor that has made a living in Canada as an improv comedian. Meantime, hydro crews continue to work around the clock to get residents back online, as the cleanup from Wednesday’s flooding marches on. Hydro Ottawa President and CEO Bryce Conrad drops by for a visit in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.