Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. August 4th, 2026

In March of last year, Ontario’s Premier pulled American booze off the shelves. It was nearly $80 million worth of products – a bold move meant to send a stern message during an evolving trade war. Doug Ford wanted to make it clear that Ontarians wouldn’t be pushed around by President Trump. Since then, taxpayers have spent millions just to keep the banned alcohol in storage. And now, more voices are beginning to question the effectiveness of this plan. Should the Ford government keep pushing forward? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, an Ontario dairy farmer has become the province's first known case of Alpha-Gal Syndrome – a rare and severe allergy to red meat and dairy. It is typically triggered by the bite of a Lone Star tick, which is very rare. However, it has completely upended the farmer's life, leaving him unable to consume products like beef or cheese. We delve into the ripple effects with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist based in Toronto.