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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. June 19th, 2026

June 19, 2026

A new audit of OC Transpo’s bus service says the ‘New Ways To Bus’ plan was launched in 2025 with outdated data. Furthermore, the audit says the master plan was cost-savings focused, leading to late buses and other impacts to service. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington pays us a visit in Hour 2. Later in the program, we open the floor to the mighty CFRA Nation. Plus, the skies aren’t looking too friendly in Ottawa, and Kristy isn’t even hitting the cottage this weekend.



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About 10,000 federal public servants applied for the government's early retirement incentive program before last week's deadline.
July 29, 2026 - 10:52 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The race to become Toronto’s next mayor is welcoming a late and potentially game-breaking candidate in former Conservative federal cabinet minister and long-time diplomat Chris Alexander. The 57-year-old, once Canada’s ambassador to Afghanistan (2003-2005) and an immigration minister under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, had been rumoured to be considering a run and informally launched his bid with a campaign website on Tuesday night. “I’m running because Toronto has been standing still for three years,” it reads. “A city with this much talent, strength and potential should...
July 29, 2026 - 10:51 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
The trains will replace Via Rail's fleet across the country, except for the Windsor-Quebec City corridor, where the federal government is planning a new high-speed rail line.
July 29, 2026 - 10:39 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada