Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 8th, 2026

Last month, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was asked about the state of 24 Sussex Drive, and what he thinks should happen to the run-down property. But now, a petition is calling on the federal government to stop funding Stornoway as a private residence for the leader of the Official Opposition. Carol Burman joins us from Victoria, British Columbia in Hour 1. She started the petition. Plus, Ottawa Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson explains why he left the Sens and joined Sens Army’s biggest rival. We bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.