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

Which Canadian comedian tickles the funny bone better than anyone else? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Turning our attention to more serious matters, the leader of Poland is telling newspapers that the U.S. has urgently warned her that Russia is plotting a limited armed provocation or cross-border incursion on Polish territories. She says it’s an effort by Russian forces to test NATO's resolve. Retired Major-General Denis Thompson pays us a visit in Hour 3.