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Publication Date: July 8, 2026 - 18:01
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 8th, 2026
July 8, 2026
An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline is about to change forever, as City Council has voted to proceed with demolition. Officials call it a difficult decision, but say the cost to investigate and repair the out-of-service structure is simply too high. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. And shifting our gears to local sports news, the Ottawa Charge are making a massive announcement tomorrow. But what could it be? CFRA’s Chris Holski has one idea.
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Nearly 20 years ago, Patrick Santos was found murdered in his father’s backyard. The 21-year-old was bound at the wrists and ankles, beaten and suffocated.
July 30, 2026 - 08:26 | Aaron D’Andrea | Global News - Canada
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July 30, 2026 - 08:23 | Paul Welch | Ottawa Citizen
'The right to wind in their hair.' That's the motto of Cycling Without Age, a charitable volunteer group that takes seniors from care facilities on recreational bike rides motto. The goal is to promote recreation and social connection for seniors. Globe health reporter and columnist André Picard recently spent a day riding with the group and saw firsthand how it leaves residents feeling energized and re-invigorated.
July 30, 2026 - 08:10 | | The Globe and Mail
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