Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 28th, 2026 | Page 902 | Unpublished
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 28th, 2026

July 28, 2026

Two weeks ago, the City of Ottawa unveiled its plan to ease traffic congestion and keep public transit running smoothly. Starting tonight, you have the chance to tell them what you think of it. Laura Shantz from Ottawa Transit Riders joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to take ‘preventative measures’ to protect against possible flooding. And if you have a sump-pump or a catch basin within reach, make sure it’s working. How bad could it get over the next 24 hours? David Phillips from Environment Canada drops by for a visit. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.



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One person is dead following a collision involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle Wednesday on Highway 401 in Gananoque. Read More
August 20, 2026 - 16:00 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA — The minister in charge of Alberta’s hospital system is calling on her federal counterpart to shut down talk of sanctioning the province over its new private health care law. Alberta Hospitals Minister Adriana LaGrange said she was surprised but undeterred by a report earlier this week that federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is considering penalizing Alberta under the Canada Health Act for provincial legislation that allows some physicians to practice in both the public and private systems. LaGrange said she was especially concerned to see the reporting reference...
August 20, 2026 - 15:49 | Rahim Mohamed | National Post
The Toronto Tempo of the WNBA revealed their much-anticipated mascots this week, but many fans aren’t rushing to give them a hug. Some commentators online see Dez the snapping turtle and Dot the arctic hare as unsettling and uninspired.
August 20, 2026 - 15:38 | | CBC News - Canada