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Publication Date: July 24, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. July 24th, 2026
July 24, 2026
It’s been 23 days since Canada’s Capital was ravaged by a massive rainstorm. The Canada Day floods have destroyed nearly 7,000 basements, and not all of the hardest-hit areas have qualified for provincial funding. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson says the municipality continues to negotiate with the Ford government to expand the DRAO Program, but no clear progress has been made at this time. However, she insists that discussions are still ongoing. Johnson drops by for a visit in Hour 3. But first, we open the floor to the mighty CFRA Nation, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many Canadian exporters who have traded duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement are facing the threat of 50 per cent duties on their goods under Section 338 tariffs , which Washington is set to impose on hundreds of products starting August 19. These firms may also need to increase their customs-bond coverage, which guarantees payment of duties and fees if an importer defaults, as higher tariffs increase the U.S. government’s exposure. But trade lawyers and customs professionals say another change could affect far more Canadian exporters. On June...
August 9, 2026 - 06:00 | Tracy Moran | National Post
I belong to that slightly older generation, but I am definitely not silent. I don’t trust the CBC. I never get my news from the biased CBC. Read More
August 9, 2026 - 05:00 | Doug Menary, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Sun
With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus.
While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death.
Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus believe there should be more public awareness.
August 9, 2026 - 05:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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