Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 28th, 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.