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Publication Date: July 8, 2026 - 18:01
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 8th, 2026
July 8, 2026
An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline is about to change forever, as City Council has voted to proceed with demolition. Officials call it a difficult decision, but say the cost to investigate and repair the out-of-service structure is simply too high. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. And shifting our gears to local sports news, the Ottawa Charge are making a massive announcement tomorrow. But what could it be? CFRA’s Chris Holski has one idea.
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Just as U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into effect – one hour before the eleventh hour – President Trump extended the tariff deadline by 3 days. It is now Friday. So what happens now? Well, at the moment, the details are sparse. But it appears that the pillars to an agreement are in place. Are we truly out of the woods? Will the Trump administration pull this trick again before time runs out on them? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Matt Poirier, the Vice-President of Federal Government Relations at the Retail Council of Canada. Plus, some universities are...
August 19, 2026 - 20:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
British Columbia is lagging behind other provinces when it comes to universal affordable child care, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Of the 35 cities studied in the report, the five B.C. cities are the most expensive.
August 19, 2026 - 19:50 | | CBC News - Canada
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to not impose 50 per cent tariffs on an array of Canadian goods is positive for his province.
August 19, 2026 - 19:15 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
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