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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 16th, 2026

July 16, 2026

City Council has passed a $30 million transportation plan, but the Canada Day floods have caused some damages near the Moodie LRT station. And while the Summer commute might look a bit busier than previous years due to the new RTO mandates from the feds, the real test begins in September when everyone returns from vacation. Is our transit system ready? Some are keeping the faith, but most don’t seem confident. Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s time to talk gardening with everyone’s favourite gardening expert. And this week, Carson Arthur is soaking in the Muskoka cottage lifestyle!



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The union representing close to 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet say they have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline, to which WestJet responded with a lockout notice.
July 30, 2026 - 09:34 | Ariel Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
A WestJet flight attendant strike at the peak of travel and tourist season is one step closer after the union representing the 4,400 workers issued its 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. Canadian Union of Public Employees 8125 said in a news release that the two sides are “still too far apart on some key issues.” “We have been clear about what needs to change, and we have worked hard to reach a fair deal,” said Alia Hussain, the local’s president. “There’s still time to avoid a strike. We will continue to bargain around the clock until this is resolved.” The union’s key...
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