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