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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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August 2, 2026 - 13:49 | | The Globe and Mail
For the third summer in a row, the federal government finds itself grappling with an airline labour dispute that is upending Canadians' travel plans — and this time, it's unclear if its labour code power will be able to end the work stoppage.
August 2, 2026 - 13:26 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A WestJet flight attendant strike is officially underway after the airline and the union failed to reach an agreement early Sunday morning, both sides announced, leaving untold thousands of travellers scrambling to adjust their plans. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech said the airline was “disappointed” with the outcome and said it remains available to negotiate with CUPE 8125, the local which represents approximately 4,400 WestJet cabin crew. “We presented a proposal that would have set a new standard for cabin crew in Canada, making WestJet the only airline to offer an hourly rate covering...
August 2, 2026 - 13:08 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
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