Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. July 20th, 2026

We are just 99 days away from October’s municipal election. What issue, or issues, will drive your vote? Liaison Strategies has been tracking the pulse of this campaign for many months now, as well as who’s leading the horse race right now. Guest host Andrew Pinsent chats with David Valentin about his latest findings. Meantime, if you just want some rest and relaxation, most people prefer a trip to the beach or a walk in the woods. Heck, maybe something as casual as reading a book. But for one Ottawa business, their form of relaxation is ‘destruction therapy’. Details are on the way in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.